2003 Pontiac Grand Am MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2003 Pontiac Grand Am.

The 2003 Pontiac Grand Am has 3 model options: Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L and Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.4 L.

The 2003 Pontiac Grand Am Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2003 Pontiac Grand Am Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2003 Pontiac Grand Am Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.4 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2003 Pontiac Grand Am is 24 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L252130
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L252230
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.4 L211827

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2003 Pontiac Grand Am is $2,667.

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 2003 Pontiac Grand Am to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $1,833 more 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, 2.2 L$2,500spend $1,000 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L$2,500spend $1,000 more
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.4 L$3,000spend $3,500 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2003 Pontiac Grand Am will consume in one year is 13 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, 2.2 L12
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L12
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.4 L14

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am Emit?

The 2003 Pontiac Grand Am 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 2003 Pontiac Grand Am.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 3 2003 Pontiac Grand Am model options.

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2003 Pontiac Grand Am Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L:

City MPG21
Highway MPG30
Combined MPG25
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,000
Fuel Cost$2,500
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.2
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact 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 2003 Pontiac Grand Am Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L:

City MPG22
Highway MPG30
Combined MPG25
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,000
Fuel Cost$2,500
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.2
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2003 Pontiac Grand Am Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.4 L:

City MPG18
Highway MPG27
Combined MPG21
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $3,500
Fuel Cost$3,000
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3.4
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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