Pontiac Sunfire MPG and Fuel Economy

Pontiac have been manufacturing models of Sunfire for 11 years, with the latest vehicle in 2005 having a combined MPG of 25.

The estimated fuel cost for the 2005 Pontiac Sunfire is $2,500 per year.

Government regulators have estimated that value based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

💵 Compared to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $1,000 more on fuel driving a 2005 Pontiac Sunfire.

🛢 The Pontiac Sunfire will consume roughly 12 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

💨 For every mile driven, the Pontiac Sunfire will emit -1 grams of CO2, which is 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 Pontiac Sunfire.

The table below is a complete list of the 11 Pontiac Sunfire fuel efficiency specifications we have data for.

Click any vehicle link to see a more detailed breakdown of the car, miles per gallon, emissions, and more.

VehicleCombined MPGFuel Cost
2005 Pontiac Sunfire25$2,500
2004 Pontiac Sunfire25$2,500
2003 Pontiac Sunfire25$2,500
2002 Pontiac Sunfire24$2,600
2001 Pontiac Sunfire23$2,700
2000 Pontiac Sunfire22$2,850
1999 Pontiac Sunfire22$2,850
1998 Pontiac Sunfire23$2,700
1997 Pontiac Sunfire24$2,600
1996 Pontiac Sunfire24$2,600
1995 Pontiac Sunfire25$2,500

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