2010 Pontiac G3 (5-Door)

The CarCody take

The 2010 Pontiac G3 (5-Door) is a gasoline compact car with front-wheel drive and a five-speed manual transmission. Its 1.6-liter four-cylinder returns 30 MPG combined, with 27 MPG city and 35 MPG highway. EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $2,250, while tailpipe emissions measure 296.23 grams of CO2 per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers wanting a compact front-wheel-drive car Owners comfortable with a five-speed manual Trips with substantial highway driving

What it is

The G3 (5-Door) is Pontiac’s 2010 compact car. It uses front-wheel drive, a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine and a five-speed manual transmission.

Its defining EPA figure is 30 MPG combined on gasoline. That is the single number to use for mixed city and highway driving.

The numbers

EPA rates the G3 at 27 MPG in city driving and 35 MPG on the highway. The highway rating is 8 MPG higher than the city rating.

Those figures describe fuel economy in miles per gallon. A higher MPG number means fewer gallons used to cover the same distance.

What it costs to run

EPA estimates $2,250 in annual fuel cost for this gasoline G3. Your actual bill will change with fuel prices and how much you drive.

Tailpipe emissions are listed at 296.23 grams of CO2 per mile.

How it compares

Within its own EPA ratings, the G3 favors highway economy: 35 MPG versus 27 MPG in the city. Its combined mark is 30 MPG for a mix of both conditions.

It is classified as a Compact Car, so its 30 MPG combined figure is the useful baseline when weighing other compact cars.

Who it suits

The G3 fits a driver looking for a compact gasoline car with front-wheel drive and direct control from a manual transmission.

Its 35 MPG highway rating makes it a reasonable match for driving that includes more open-road miles than stop-and-go city travel.

Trade-offs

The manual five-speed requires the driver to shift. The gasoline engine also means ongoing fuel use, with the EPA’s annual estimate at $2,250.

City economy is lower than highway economy, at 27 MPG compared with 35 MPG. Tailpipe CO2 is 296.23 grams per mile.

Verdict

The 2010 Pontiac G3 (5-Door) is a straightforward compact for drivers who want front-wheel drive and a manual gearbox. Its 30 MPG combined rating gives a clear expectation for mixed trips, while the 35 MPG highway number favors longer road journeys. The EPA’s $2,250 annual fuel estimate is the key ownership figure to weigh against your mileage and local gasoline prices. Choose it when its compact format, gasoline powertrain and manual operation fit your routine.