Against 446 other V6 cars rated 2003–2005, the Aztek sits right on their 18.9 mpg average.
Every Pontiac Aztek engine, compared
The Pontiac Aztek was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4L 6-cyl | 17 / 24 | 2001–2005 | $1,939 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Jeep Liberty gets 18.7 mpg, the Nissan Xterra 17.5 mpg and the Cadillac SRX 16.5 mpg, next to 19 mpg for the 2005 Aztek. The Aztek is the cheapest of them to run: $306 a year less than the Cadillac SRX.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2005) | $0.168 |
| Fuel per year | $2,021 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,105 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2003–2005 | −$11 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,140 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2005 Pontiac Aztek gives up 7 mpg in town: 24 on the highway against 17 in the city, $659 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2005) | 17 mpg | $2,259 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 24 mpg | $1,600 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 mpg (41%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Aztek changed over the years
The Aztek peaked in 2004 at 20 mpg (17 city, 24 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2005 at 19 — 1 mpg apart, or $101 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2005 car does 19.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2004 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2003 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2002 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2001 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 |
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How we count
This page rests on 5 EPA ratings of the Pontiac Aztek — 1 engine across 2001–2005. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $3,140. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2005 Pontiac Aztek get?
19 mpg combined, 17 city and 24 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2001 the Aztek has averaged 19.8 mpg.
Is the 2005 Aztek more efficient than the 2004?
No: 19 against 20 mpg combined, about $101 a year more to run.
Which Aztek year has the best gas mileage?
The 2004, at 20 mpg combined (17 city, 24 highway).
Does the Aztek get better gas mileage than the Jeep Liberty?
About the same: 19 mpg for the 2005 Aztek against 18.7 for the 2006 Jeep Liberty.
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