2008 Pontiac G5/Pursuit MPG and Fuel Economy
On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2008 Pontiac G5/Pursuit.
The 2008 Pontiac G5/Pursuit has 4 model options: Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L and Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L.
The 2008 Pontiac G5/Pursuit Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.
The 2008 Pontiac G5/Pursuit Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.
The 2008 Pontiac G5/Pursuit Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.
The 2008 Pontiac G5/Pursuit Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.
🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2008 Pontiac G5/Pursuit Get?
Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2008 Pontiac G5/Pursuit is 26 miles per gallon.
The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:
| Model Option | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 26 | 22 | 32 |
| Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L | 26 | 22 | 31 |
| Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L | 27 | 24 | 33 |
| Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 25 | 22 | 31 |
💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2008 Pontiac G5/Pursuit?
The average fuel costs for all models of the 2008 Pontiac G5/Pursuit is $2,625.
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 2008 Pontiac G5/Pursuit to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $1,625 more on fuel.
The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:
| Model Option | Fuel Cost | 5-Year Save/Spend |
|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L | $2,850 | spend $2,750 more |
| Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L | $2,400 | spend $500 more |
| Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L | $2,300 | save $0 |
| Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L | $2,950 | spend $3,250 more |
🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2008 Pontiac G5/Pursuit Consume?
Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2008 Pontiac G5/Pursuit 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 Option | Barrels |
|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 11 |
| Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L | 11 |
| Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L | 11 |
| Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 12 |
💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2008 Pontiac G5/Pursuit Emit?
The 2008 Pontiac G5/Pursuit 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 2008 Pontiac G5/Pursuit.
Overview
The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 4 2008 Pontiac G5/Pursuit model options.
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2008 Pontiac G5/Pursuit Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L:
| City MPG | 22 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 32 |
| Combined MPG | 26 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $2,750 |
| Fuel Cost | $2,850 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Premium |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 11 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 2.4 |
| Transmission | Manual 5-spd |
| Vehicle Class | Subcompact Cars |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | No |
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2008 Pontiac G5/Pursuit Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L:
| City MPG | 22 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 31 |
| Combined MPG | 26 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $500 |
| Fuel Cost | $2,400 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Regular |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 11 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 2.2 |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
| Vehicle Class | Subcompact Cars |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | No |
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2008 Pontiac G5/Pursuit Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L:
| City MPG | 24 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 33 |
| Combined MPG | 27 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Save $0 |
| Fuel Cost | $2,300 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Regular |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 11 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 2.2 |
| Transmission | Manual 5-spd |
| Vehicle Class | Subcompact Cars |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | No |
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2008 Pontiac G5/Pursuit Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L:
| City MPG | 22 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 31 |
| Combined MPG | 25 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $3,250 |
| Fuel Cost | $2,950 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Premium |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 12 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 2.4 |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
| Vehicle Class | Subcompact Cars |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | No |
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