Pontiac Grand Am: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Pontiac Grand Am across 21 model years, from the 1985 Pontiac Grand Am through the 2005 Pontiac Grand Am. The most recent 2005 Pontiac Grand Am returns 25 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 2004 Pontiac Grand Am at 27 MPG. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span multiple generations of EPA testing methodology.
Pick a year below to open the full Pontiac Grand Am page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Pontiac Grand Am. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2005 Pontiac Grand Am | 25 MPG | 22 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2004 | 2004 Pontiac Grand Am | 27 MPG | 23 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,200 |
| 2003 | 2003 Pontiac Grand Am | 25 MPG | 21 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2002 | 2002 Pontiac Grand Am | 25 MPG | 22 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2001 | 2001 Pontiac Grand Am | 23 MPG | 19 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2000 | 2000 Pontiac Grand Am | 23 MPG | 19 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,600 |
| 1999 | 1999 Pontiac Grand Am | 23 MPG | 19 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,600 |
| 1998 | 1998 Pontiac Grand Am | 24 MPG | 20 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,500 |
| 1997 | 1997 Pontiac Grand Am | 23 MPG | 19 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,600 |
| 1996 | 1996 Pontiac Grand Am | 23 MPG | 19 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,600 |
| 1995 | 1995 Pontiac Grand Am | 23 MPG | 19 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,600 |
| 1994 | 1994 Pontiac Grand Am | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,500 |
| 1993 | 1993 Pontiac Grand Am | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,500 |
| 1992 | 1992 Pontiac Grand Am | 26 MPG | 22 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,300 |
| 1991 | 1991 Pontiac Grand Am | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,500 |
| 1990 | 1990 Pontiac Grand Am | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,600 |
| 1989 | 1989 Pontiac Grand Am | 25 MPG | 21 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,400 |
| 1988 | 1988 Pontiac Grand Am | 26 MPG | 22 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,300 |
| 1987 | 1987 Pontiac Grand Am | 23 MPG | 19 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,600 |
| 1986 | 1986 Pontiac Grand Am | 24 MPG | 20 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,500 |
| 1985 | 1985 Pontiac Grand Am | 25 MPG | 21 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,400 |
How the Pontiac Grand Am compares against the Compact Cars class
Buyers usually compare the Pontiac Grand Am against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Compact Cars class for the 2005 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.