2008 Pontiac G5/PursuitFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Subcompact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
24
MPG
Highway
33
MPG
Combined
27
MPG

Real-World MPG

Based on 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov

31.5MPG average+16.7% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 27 MPG · Owner reported avg: 31.5 MPG

Driving mix: City -1% / Highway -1%

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.

Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 31.5 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. EPA combined rating is 27 MPG.

Trim Comparison

Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
24
Hwy
33
Comb
27
Fuel cost: $2,500/yr
Manual 5-spd
Premium
City
22
Hwy
32
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $3,150/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
22
Hwy
31
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $2,600/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Premium
City
22
Hwy
31
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $3,250/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,500

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
329 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
11.0 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2.4L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed Manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
Sedan
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2.2L, 4-cylinder
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,494/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,309/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,160/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,298/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,512/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,506/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,106/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,566/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,413/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,471/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 27 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

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