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Pontiac Solstice MPG & Fuel Cost by Year

5 model years · 2006–2010

23 MPG
Combined
19 MPG
City
29 MPG
Highway
Annual cost · MY2010 Solstice 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD
$2,840

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

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Pontiac Solstice fuel economy at a glance

EPA has rated the Pontiac Solstice for 5 model years, 2006 to 2010. Across those years its combined rating runs 21–23 MPG. The latest model year, 2010, has 4 configurations rated 21–23 MPG combined and costing $2,840–$3,110 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2006 is the 2010 Solstice 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD, at 23 MPG.

Pontiac Solstice MPG by year

202224 200620092010 Gas 202224 200620092010 Gas
Combined MPG: the line is the most efficient configuration, the shaded band reaches down to the least efficient. Dotted lines mark new generations.
Pontiac Solstice: combined fuel economy and annual fuel cost for each model year, grouped by generation
Year Gas (MPG) $/yr
2009-2010 Generation page
2010 21–23 $2,840–$3,110
2009 21–22 $3,110–$3,650
2006-2008 Generation page
2008 21–22 $3,650–$3,830
2007 21–22 $3,650–$3,830
2006 21 $3,830

Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.

Pontiac Solstice generations

2 generations between 2006 and 2010. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.

2010 powertrain options

Gas · 2.0L, 2.4L
Combined
21–23 MPG
Per year
$2,840–$3,110
See gas configurations
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Frequently asked questions

What is the Pontiac Solstice's gas mileage by year?

EPA combined ratings for the Pontiac Solstice run 21–23 MPG across model years 2006 to 2010. The latest year, 2010, is rated 21–23 MPG.

Which Pontiac Solstice model year has the best gas mileage?

The 2010 Pontiac Solstice Solstice 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD has the highest combined rating since 2006, at 23 MPG.

How much does a Pontiac Solstice cost to fuel per year?

For MY2010, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,840–$3,110 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,840.

Has the Pontiac Solstice's fuel economy improved over time?

Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 21 MPG in 2006 to 23 MPG in 2010, 2 MPG more.

How many generations of the Pontiac Solstice are there?

EPA data covers 2 generations of the Pontiac Solstice: 2009-2010, 2006-2008. Each has its own page with a table for every model year.