Pontiac · model year 2010
2010 Pontiac G3 (3-Door)
Subcompact · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Subcompact Cars
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The CarCody take
The 2010 Pontiac G3 (3-Door) is a gasoline subcompact car with front-wheel drive, a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, and a four-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA figures are 25 MPG city, 34 MPG highway, and 28 MPG combined. EPA annual fuel cost is $2,400, with tailpipe emissions of 317.39 grams per mile.
Good to know
- 28 MPG combined EPA rating
- 34 MPG highway rating
- Front-wheel drive
- Four-speed automatic transmission
- 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine
Watch for
- 25 MPG city rating
- $2,400 EPA annual fuel cost
- 317.39 grams of CO2 per mile
- Gasoline-only powertrain
Who it suits. Drivers seeking a small front-wheel-drive gasoline car Buyers who want an automatic transmission
The G3 (3-Door) makes sense for someone seeking a small 2010 Pontiac with straightforward gasoline power and front-wheel drive. Budget around the EPA’s $2,400 annual fuel-cost estimate, then adjust for your own mileage and route mix. Expect the city figure to be the tougher number at 25 MPG, while highway travel is rated at 34 MPG. Its 28 MPG combined result is the simplest comparison point. The four-speed automatic and 1.6-liter engine define the drivetrain, and the car’s tailpipe CO2 rating is 317.39 grams per mile.
What it is
The G3 (3-Door) is a 2010 Pontiac subcompact car. It runs on gasoline and sends power to the front wheels.
Its powertrain pairs a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with a four-speed automatic transmission.
The numbers
The figure to watch is 28 MPG combined. The EPA rates it at 25 MPG in city driving and 34 MPG on the highway.
Those numbers describe how many miles the car covers on a gallon in each type of driving.
What it costs to run
EPA annual fuel cost is $2,400. Your actual bill will depend on how much you drive and how much of that driving is in town or on the highway.
Tailpipe CO2 is 317.39 grams per mile.
How it compares
Use the 28 MPG combined figure when comparing this G3 with other cars in its chart. Its 25 city and 34 highway ratings show the split behind that combined number.
For Pontiac models and their EPA figures, see Pontiac cars.
Who it suits
This car fits a buyer who wants a small gasoline car with front-wheel drive and an automatic transmission.
Its highway rating is higher than its city rating, so it favors driving that includes more open-road miles than stop-and-go travel.
Trade-offs
The 1.6-liter engine and subcompact body keep the car in a small-car class, while the four-speed automatic limits the transmission to four forward speeds.
Fuel use is lower on the EPA highway cycle than in city driving: 34 MPG versus 25 MPG.
Verdict
Choose the G3 (3-Door) if a 2010 Pontiac with front-wheel drive, a gasoline engine, and an automatic gearbox matches your needs. Its 28 MPG combined rating gives you a clear baseline for fuel planning, while the $2,400 EPA annual fuel-cost figure frames the yearly expense. City-heavy drivers should plan around 25 MPG; highway-heavy drivers get the 34 MPG rating. The 317.39-gram-per-mile CO2 figure completes the running-cost picture.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 28 MPG
- City MPG
- 25 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 34 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,400
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 317 g per mile
- Model year
- 2010
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Subcompact Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 1.6 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic 4-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2010 Pontiac G3 (3-Door) combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 28 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG figures?
It is rated at 25 MPG city and 34 MPG highway.
How much does it cost to fuel each year?
The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $2,400.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It has a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine and a four-speed automatic transmission.
Is the 2010 Pontiac G3 front-wheel drive?
Yes. The G3 (3-Door) uses front-wheel drive.
What class of car is it?
The EPA classifies it as a subcompact car.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it emit?
Its tailpipe CO2 figure is 317.39 grams per mile.
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