2008 Pontiac Solstice 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 Solstice.

The 2008 Pontiac Solstice has 4 model options: Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L, Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L and Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L.

The 2008 Pontiac Solstice Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

The 2008 Pontiac Solstice Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

The 2008 Pontiac Solstice Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

The 2008 Pontiac Solstice Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2008 Pontiac Solstice Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2008 Pontiac Solstice is 21 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L211926
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L221928
Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L211924
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L211925

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2008 Pontiac Solstice?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2008 Pontiac Solstice is $3,463.

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 Solstice to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $5,812 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 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$3,500spend $6,000 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$3,350spend $5,250 more
Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L$3,500spend $6,000 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L$3,500spend $6,000 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2008 Pontiac Solstice Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2008 Pontiac Solstice will consume in one year is 14 barrels.

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

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L14
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L14
Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L14
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L14

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2008 Pontiac Solstice Emit?

The 2008 Pontiac Solstice 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 Solstice.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 4 2008 Pontiac Solstice model options.

Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2008 Pontiac Solstice Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG19
Highway MPG26
Combined MPG21
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $6,000
Fuel Cost$3,500
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
Vehicle ClassTwo Seaters
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2008 Pontiac Solstice Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG19
Highway MPG28
Combined MPG22
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $5,250
Fuel Cost$3,350
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassTwo Seaters
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2008 Pontiac Solstice Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L:

City MPG19
Highway MPG24
Combined MPG21
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $6,000
Fuel Cost$3,500
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.4
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
Vehicle ClassTwo Seaters
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2008 Pontiac Solstice Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L:

City MPG19
Highway MPG25
Combined MPG21
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $6,000
Fuel Cost$3,500
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.4
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassTwo Seaters
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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