2010 Pontiac G3 (5-Door) MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2010 Pontiac G3 (5-Door).

The 2010 Pontiac G3 (5-Door) has 2 model options: Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L and Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L.

The 2010 Pontiac G3 (5-Door) Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2010 Pontiac G3 (5-Door) Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2010 Pontiac G3 (5-Door) Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2010 Pontiac G3 (5-Door) is 29 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L282534
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L302735

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2010 Pontiac G3 (5-Door)?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2010 Pontiac G3 (5-Door) is $2,175.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2010 Pontiac G3 (5-Door) to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $625 on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L$2,250save $250
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L$2,100save $1,000

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2010 Pontiac G3 (5-Door) Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2010 Pontiac G3 (5-Door) will consume in one year is 11 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L11
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L10

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2010 Pontiac G3 (5-Door) Emit?

The 2010 Pontiac G3 (5-Door) will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 2010 Pontiac G3 (5-Door).

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2010 Pontiac G3 (5-Door) model options.

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2010 Pontiac G3 (5-Door) Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L:

City MPG25
Highway MPG34
Combined MPG28
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $250
Fuel Cost$2,250
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.6
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2010 Pontiac G3 (5-Door) Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L:

City MPG27
Highway MPG35
Combined MPG30
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $1,000
Fuel Cost$2,100
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum10
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.6
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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