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Pontiac Aztek

Pontiac Aztek
Photo: Cutlass / Wikimedia Commons · CC0

The official data lists 11 versions of the Pontiac Aztek (2001–2005), in the United States and Canada. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
2001–2005
Markets
United States, Canada
Engines
3.4 L
Fuels
Petrol
Lowest consumption (Canada)
11.6 L/100 km (5-cycle)
Lowest consumption (United States)
11.8 L/100 km (EPA)

What is the Pontiac Aztek?

The Pontiac Aztek was a mid-size crossover SUV with a tall cabin and an angular exterior. Sold from 2001 to 2005, it brought together SUV seating and cargo space with a flexible interior. Its distinctive touches included an available removable console cooler, sliding cargo tray and camping package with a tent and mattress.

Generations and engines

The Aztek had one generation, sold from 2001 to 2005. It used a 3.4 L petrol engine.

How economical is the Pontiac Aztek?

In the United States, the EPA’s best combined rating was 20 MPG, with listed consumption as low as 11.8 L/100 km. In Canada, the lowest listed figure was 11.6 L/100 km under NRCan’s five-cycle test. These market figures use different test procedures, so they are not direct comparisons.

Where was the Pontiac Aztek sold?

The Aztek was listed in official figures for the United States and Canada from 2001 to 2005. The United States listing covers four versions, while Canada’s covers seven.

Questions and answers

What kind of car is the Pontiac Aztek?

It is a mid-size crossover SUV with a flexible cabin and available camping accessories.

What engine did the Aztek use?

It used a 3.4 L petrol engine.

What is the Aztek’s official fuel consumption?

The best combined EPA rating was 20 MPG. Listed consumption was as low as 11.8 L/100 km under EPA and 11.6 L/100 km under Canada’s NRCan five-cycle test.

When was the Aztek sold?

Its first and only generation was sold from 2001 to 2005.

Aztek first generation (2001–2005)

Pontiac Aztek first generation
Photo: Cutlass / Wikimedia Commons · CC0

Model codes: U-body, GMT250 · References: en.wikipedia.org

United States 4 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2002–2005CLKUP3.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
2005CLKUP3.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
2001–2004CLKUP3.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
2001CLKUP3.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km

Canada 7 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2005Sport utility vehicle3.4 LPetrol4-speed automatic12.5 L/100 km 5-cycle288 g/km
2005Sport utility vehicle3.4 LPetrol4-speed automatic12.2 L/100 km 5-cycle281 g/km
2004Sport utility vehicle3.4 LPetrol4-speed automatic11.6 L/100 km 5-cycle267 g/km
2004Sport utility vehicle3.4 LPetrol4-speed automatic13.5 L/100 km 5-cycle311 g/km
2001–2003Sport utility vehicle3.4 LPetrol4-speed automatic12.0 L/100 km 5-cycle276 g/km
2003Sport utility vehicle3.4 LPetrol4-speed automatic12.8 L/100 km 5-cycle294 g/km
2001–2002Sport utility vehicle3.4 LPetrol4-speed automatic12.5 L/100 km 5-cycle288 g/km

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.