2010 Pontiac G5

The CarCody take

The 2010 Pontiac G5 is a gasoline subcompact car with front-wheel drive, a 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine, and a four-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA rating is 27 MPG combined, with 24 MPG in city driving and 33 MPG on the highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $2,500, and tailpipe CO2 is 329.15 grams per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers seeking a gasoline subcompact with front-wheel drive Highway users who can approach the 33 MPG rating Buyers budgeting around $2,500 in yearly fuel

What it is

The G5 is Pontiac’s 2010 subcompact car. It uses front-wheel drive, a 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine, and a four-speed automatic transmission.

Its defining EPA figure is 27 MPG combined. That blends the 24 MPG city rating with the 33 MPG highway rating.

The numbers

The G5 is rated at 24 MPG in city driving and 33 MPG on the highway. The highway figure is 9 MPG higher, so driving conditions make a noticeable difference to fuel use.

What it costs to run

EPA estimates $2,500 in annual fuel cost for the G5. That figure reflects its 27 MPG combined rating and gives a straightforward yearly fuel budget for gasoline driving.

Tailpipe CO2 is 329.15 grams per mile.

How it compares

Use 27 combined MPG as the G5’s baseline when weighing other subcompact cars. A comparable car with a higher combined rating should use less fuel over mixed driving, while a lower rating should use more.

Its 33 MPG highway result favors longer trips more than its 24 MPG city result.

Who it suits

The G5 suits a driver who wants a gasoline subcompact with front-wheel drive and an automatic transmission, and whose driving includes enough highway miles to benefit from its 33 MPG highway rating.

It also fits buyers who want to plan around an EPA annual fuel cost of $2,500.

Trade-offs

The G5’s fuel use is split between 24 MPG in town and 33 MPG on the highway. Frequent city driving will not match the highway figure.

It runs on gasoline and produces 329.15 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile. The four-speed automatic and front-wheel-drive layout define its drivetrain choice.

Verdict

The 2010 Pontiac G5 is a straightforward subcompact for drivers who prefer a gasoline engine, front-wheel drive, and an automatic gearbox. Its 27 MPG combined rating is the key ownership number, while the $2,500 annual fuel estimate sets a clear budget. Highway trips are more efficient than city runs, but urban use brings the rating down to 24 MPG. Choose it when those running figures and its simple powertrain fit your driving; look elsewhere if your priority is reducing fuel use or tailpipe emissions.