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Pontiac · model year 2010

2010 Pontiac G5 XFE

Subcompact · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Subcompact Cars

EPA figures · 2010fueleconomy.gov

30MPG combined

25/37MPG city / highway

$2,250fuel a year

296 g CO₂ per mile 2.2 L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd

This car on fueleconomy.gov, read 2 October 2026. Your own figures depend on how and where you drive.

Where it places

The CarCody take

The 2010 Pontiac G5 XFE is a front-wheel-drive subcompact car running on gasoline. Its 2.2-liter four-cylinder and five-speed manual deliver 30 MPG combined, with 25 MPG in city driving and 37 MPG on the highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $2,250, and tailpipe emissions are 296.23 grams of CO2 per mile.

Good to know

30 MPG combined EPA rating
37 MPG highway rating
Front-wheel drive
Five-speed manual transmission

Watch for

25 MPG city rating is lower than highway economy
Annual EPA fuel cost is $2,250
Tailpipe CO2 is 296.23 grams per mile

Who it suits. Drivers who want a manual subcompact Mostly highway commuters targeting 37 MPG

The G5 XFE centers on straightforward numbers: 30 MPG combined, 25 city, and 37 highway. It is a front-drive subcompact for someone comfortable choosing gears with a manual transmission. EPA estimates $2,250 in yearly fuel cost, so running expense matters alongside its size and drivetrain. Consider it when those fuel-economy figures and a manual gearbox align with your daily driving.

What it is

The 2010 Pontiac G5 XFE is a subcompact car with front-wheel drive. It uses gasoline, a 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine, and a five-speed manual transmission.

Its defining EPA number is 30 MPG combined. That rating blends the 25 MPG city figure with 37 MPG highway performance.

The numbers

Expect 25 MPG in city driving and 37 MPG on the highway under the EPA ratings. The 12-MPG gap shows how much driving conditions affect this car's fuel economy.

The combined 30 MPG figure gives one number for mixed use, while the separate city and highway ratings help set expectations for your route.

What it costs to run

EPA lists the G5 XFE's annual gasoline cost at $2,250. Tailpipe emissions are rated at 296.23 grams of CO2 per mile.

How it compares

The G5 XFE carries a 30 MPG combined rating in the Pontiac cars listing. Within this car's own ratings, highway fuel economy is 12 MPG higher than city economy.

Who it suits

This G5 XFE fits a buyer seeking a subcompact, front-wheel-drive car with a manual gearbox and a 30 MPG combined EPA rating. Its 37 MPG highway figure favors drivers whose miles are mainly on open roads.

Trade-offs

The 25 MPG city rating is notably below the 37 MPG highway figure, so frequent urban driving will not match its highway economy.

It uses gasoline and a five-speed manual transmission. Its EPA tailpipe figure is 296.23 grams of CO2 per mile.

Verdict

Every figure on record

Combined MPG: 30 MPG
City MPG: 25 MPG
Highway MPG: 37 MPG
Annual fuel cost: $2,250
Tailpipe CO₂: 296 g per mile
Model year: 2010
Body: Car
EPA size class: Subcompact Cars
Drive: Front-Wheel Drive
Engine: 2.2 L 4-cyl
Transmission: Manual 5-spd
Fuel: Gasoline

Questions

What is the 2010 Pontiac G5 XFE's combined MPG?

The EPA combined rating is 30 MPG.

What city and highway MPG does it get?

It is rated at 25 MPG in city driving and 37 MPG on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel each year?

EPA lists annual gasoline cost at $2,250.

What engine and transmission does the G5 XFE use?

It has a 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine with a five-speed manual transmission.

Is the 2010 G5 XFE front-wheel drive?

Yes. The drive layout is front-wheel drive.

What body and EPA class is it?

It is a car in the Subcompact Cars EPA class.

How much tailpipe CO2 does it emit?

The EPA figure is 296.23 grams of CO2 per mile.

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