Pontiac Grand Prix: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Pontiac Grand Prix across 25 model years, from the 1984 Pontiac Grand Prix through the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix. The most recent 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix returns 21 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix at 22 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 Prix 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 Prix. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2007 | 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2006 | 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2005 | 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2004 | 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2003 | 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2002 | 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2001 | 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2000 | 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,850 |
| 1999 | 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix | 21 MPG | 17 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,850 |
| 1998 | 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix | 21 MPG | 17 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,850 |
| 1997 | 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,850 |
| 1996 | 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,850 |
| 1995 | 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | 26 MPG | $3,000 |
| 1994 | 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | 26 MPG | $3,000 |
| 1993 | 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | 25 MPG | $3,000 |
| 1992 | 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | 24 MPG | $3,000 |
| 1991 | 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,850 |
| 1990 | 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,700 |
| 1989 | 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,850 |
| 1988 | 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,850 |
| 1987 | 1987 Pontiac Grand Prix | 19 MPG | 17 MPG | 22 MPG | $3,150 |
| 1986 | 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix | 19 MPG | 16 MPG | 24 MPG | $3,150 |
| 1985 | 1985 Pontiac Grand Prix | 19 MPG | 17 MPG | 22 MPG | $3,150 |
| 1984 | 1984 Pontiac Grand Prix | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | 25 MPG | $3,850 |
How the Pontiac Grand Prix compares against the Midsize Cars class
Buyers usually compare the Pontiac Grand Prix against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Midsize Cars class for the 2008 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.