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Pontiac G5

Pontiac G5
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The official data lists 22 versions of the Pontiac G5 (2007–2010), 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
2007–2010
Markets
United States, Canada
Engines
2.2 L to 2.4 L
Fuels
Petrol
Lowest consumption (United States)
7.8 L/100 km (EPA)
Lowest consumption (Canada)
8.0 L/100 km (5-cycle)

What is the Pontiac G5?

The Pontiac G5 was a compact coupe in the brand’s range from 2007 to 2010. It was built on General Motors’ Delta platform, which also underpinned the Chevrolet Cobalt. The G5’s single generation ran from 2007 to 2010.

Engines and power

The G5 used petrol engines ranging from 2.2 L to 2.4 L in both the United States and Canada.

How economical is the Pontiac G5?

The US EPA combined rating reaches 30 MPG, with the lowest listed consumption at 7.8 L/100 km. In Canada, the lowest listed figure is 8 L/100 km on the NRCan 5-cycle test. These results use different procedures, so they are best understood within their respective markets.

Where was the G5 sold?

The G5 was sold in the United States and Canada from 2007 to 2010. As a compact coupe built on General Motors’ Delta platform, it gave Pontiac a smaller model for everyday driving.

Questions and answers

Was the Pontiac G5 a coupe?

Yes. The G5 was a compact coupe.

What engines were available in the G5?

US and Canadian versions used petrol engines from 2.2 L to 2.4 L.

What is the G5’s best listed fuel economy?

The US EPA combined rating reaches 30 MPG. In Canada, the lowest listed consumption is 8 L/100 km on the NRCan 5-cycle test.

G5 first generation (2007–2010)

Pontiac G5 first generation
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Model codes: Delta · References: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org

United States 12 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
2008–2010SIL2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive29 MPG (8.1 L/100 km) EPA190 g/km
2009–2010CLKUP2.2 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA205 g/km
2009–2010CLKUP2.2 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA212 g/km
2009–2010SIL2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive30 MPG (7.8 L/100 km) EPA184 g/km
2008CLKUP2.2 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA212 g/km
2008SIL2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA205 g/km
20082.4 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA212 g/km
2008CLKUP2.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
2007CLKUP2.2 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
2007SIL2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
2007CLKUP2.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
20072.4 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km

Canada 10 versions

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

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2009–2010Subcompact2.2 LPetrol4-speed automatic8.7 L/100 km 5-cycle200 g/km
2009–2010Subcompact2.2 LPetrol5-speed manual8.5 L/100 km 5-cycle196 g/km
2009–2010Subcompact2.2 LPetrol5-speed manual8.0 L/100 km 5-cycle184 g/km
2007–2008Subcompact2.2 LPetrol5-speed manual9.0 L/100 km 5-cycle207 g/km
2008Subcompact2.2 LPetrol4-speed automatic9.2 L/100 km 5-cycle212 g/km
2008Subcompact2.4 LPetrol4-speed automatic9.4 L/100 km 5-cycle216 g/km
2008Subcompact2.4 LPetrol5-speed manual9.2 L/100 km 5-cycle212 g/km
2007Subcompact2.2 LPetrol4-speed automatic9.6 L/100 km 5-cycle221 g/km
2007Subcompact2.4 LPetrol4-speed automatic9.5 L/100 km 5-cycle219 g/km
2007Subcompact2.4 LPetrol5-speed manual9.3 L/100 km 5-cycle214 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.