Against 282 other 4-cyl cars rated 2008–2010, the G3 beats their 25.1 mpg average by 4.9 mpg, about $250 a year.
Every Pontiac G3 engine, compared
The Pontiac G3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl | 27 / 34.5 | 2009–2010 | $1,280 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Chevrolet Cobalt gets 30 mpg and the Volkswagen Rabbit 24 mpg, next to 30 mpg for the 2010 G3.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2010) | $0.107 |
| Fuel per year | $1,280 |
| Fuel over five years | $6,400 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2008–2010 | −$250 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,125 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2010 Pontiac G3 gives up 8 mpg in town: 35 on the highway against 27 in the city, $325 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2010) | 27 mpg | $1,422 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 35 mpg | $1,097 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +8 mpg (30%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the G3 changed over the years
Combined figure across the 2 model years the G3 was rated in, all of them at 30 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27 / 35 | 1 | $1,280 | |
| 2009 | 27 / 34 | 1 | $1,280 |
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How we count
This page rests on 2 EPA ratings of the Pontiac G3 — 1 engine across 2009–2010. 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 $2,125. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2010 Pontiac G3 get?
30 mpg combined, 27 city and 35 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2009 the G3 has averaged 30 mpg.
Is the 2010 G3 more efficient than the 2009?
About the same: 30 against 30 mpg combined.
Does the G3 get better gas mileage than the Chevrolet Cobalt?
About the same: 30 mpg for the 2010 G3 against 30 for the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt.
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