Pontiac

Pontiac G3

Pontiac G3
Photo: Bull-Doser / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

The official data lists 6 versions of the Pontiac G3 (2009–2010), 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
2009–2010
Markets
United States, Canada
Engines
1.6 L
Fuels
Petrol
Lowest consumption (United States)
7.8 L/100 km (EPA)
Lowest consumption (Canada)
7.9 L/100 km (5-cycle)

What is the Pontiac G3?

The Pontiac G3 was a small hatchback that brought the Pontiac badge to a practical, compact car. It shared its basic design with the Chevrolet Aveo.

Generations and engines

The G3 had one generation, listed from 2009 to 2010. It used a 1.6 L petrol engine.

How economical is the Pontiac G3?

In the United States, the EPA’s best combined rating was 30 MPG, with listed consumption as low as 7.8 L/100 km. Canada’s lowest listed figure was 7.9 L/100 km under NRCan’s five-cycle test. The EPA and Canadian procedures differ, so these figures are not direct comparisons.

Where was the Pontiac G3 sold?

The G3 appears in United States and Canadian listings from 2009 to 2010, with three versions in each market. In Canada it was also known as the G3 Wave; in the United States it was sold as the G3 hatchback.

Questions and answers

What body style is the Pontiac G3?

It is a small hatchback.

What engine does the G3 have?

It used a 1.6 L petrol engine.

How much fuel does the Pontiac G3 use?

The best combined EPA rating was 30 MPG. Listed consumption was as low as 7.8 L/100 km under EPA and 7.9 L/100 km under Canada’s NRCan five-cycle test.

When and where was the G3 sold?

It appears in United States and Canadian listings from 2009 to 2010.

G3 first generation (2009–2010)

Pontiac G3 first generation
Photo: Bull-Doser / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

Model codes: T250 · References: go-parts.com, en.wikipedia.org

United States 3 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
2009–2010CLKUP1.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA197 g/km
20101.6 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive30 MPG (7.8 L/100 km) EPA184 g/km
2009SIL1.6 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive30 MPG (7.8 L/100 km) EPA184 g/km

Canada 3 versions

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

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2009–2010Compact · Subcompact1.6 LPetrol4-speed automatic8.3 L/100 km 5-cycle191 g/km
2010Compact · Subcompact1.6 LPetrol5-speed manual7.9 L/100 km 5-cycle182 g/km
2009Compact · Subcompact1.6 LPetrol5-speed manual8.1 L/100 km 5-cycle186 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.