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2009-2010 Pontiac Solstice MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 21–23 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 two-seater configurations, MY2010. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2009-2010 Pontiac Solstice at a glance
The 2009-2010 Pontiac Solstice covers 2 model years in the EPA database (8 configurations in all), rated 21–23 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2010, costs about $2,840 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Solstice 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD (23 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2010. The best combined rating in the generation, 23 MPG, was reached in 2010.
2009-2010 Pontiac Solstice by model year
What the 2010 Solstice 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs to drive
Per month
$237
$2,840 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.73
Per 100 miles
$18.93
Five years
$14,200
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the two-seater median
$1,020less a year
Class median $3,860 a year, MY2010
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2010 Pontiac Solstice MPG
Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration moves from 22 to 23 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,650 to $2,840, $810 less.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solstice 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 19 | 29 | 23 | $2,840 |
| Solstice 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD Automatic 5-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Solstice 2.4L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd | 2.4L 4-cyl | RWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Solstice 2.4L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd | 2.4L 4-cyl | RWD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,110 |
2009 Pontiac Solstice MPG
21–22 MPG · $3,110–$3,650/yr
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solstice 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,650 |
| Solstice 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD Automatic 5-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 19 | 27 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Solstice 2.4L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd | 2.4L 4-cyl | RWD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Solstice 2.4L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd | 2.4L 4-cyl | RWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,110 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Solstice 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD: $3,860 in California and $2,480 in Texas, a $1,380 difference.
- California $3,860
- Washington $3,580
- New York $2,840
- Florida $2,680
- Texas $2,480
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2010 two-seater models.
Generations
- 2006-2008
- 2009-2010
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2009-2010 Pontiac Solstice get?
EPA rates the 2009-2010 Pontiac Solstice at 21–23 MPG combined across 8 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2010 Solstice 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD, is rated 23 MPG (19 city, 29 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2009-2010 Pontiac Solstice?
The Solstice 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 23 MPG, in 2010. The lowest top rating, 22 MPG, was in 2009.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2009-2010 Pontiac Solstice?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2010.
How does the 2009-2010 Pontiac Solstice compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2006-2008 Pontiac Solstice) is rated 21–22 MPG combined and costs $3,650–$3,830 a year to fuel; the 2009-2010 model is rated 21–23 MPG and costs $2,840–$3,650 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2010 Pontiac Solstice per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Solstice 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs about $2,840 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $2,840–$3,110 a year. That is a $270 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2010 Pontiac Solstice 100 miles?
About $18.93 per 100 miles for the Solstice 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $18.93 and $20.73 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2010 Pontiac Solstice more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Solstice 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD is rated 19 city and 29 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 10 MPG.
How does the 2010 Pontiac Solstice compare with other two-seater configurations?
The Solstice 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs about $2,840 a year to fuel, $1,020 less than the class median of $3,860, and less than 9 of 10 two-seater configurations. The comparison covers all 64 rated two-seater configurations for MY2010, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2010 Pontiac Solstice different from the 2009 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 22 to 23 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,650 to $2,840, $810 less. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2010 against 4 configurations for 2009. See the 2009 Pontiac Solstice for that year.