MPG-o-Matic Review Summary:The 2009 Pontiac G6 sedan is worthy competitor in a hotly contested field. After a 500-mile review, we were won over by the base G6’s gas mileage, ride, interior comfort, and value.
The Pontiac G6 Sedan competes primarily with the Nissan Altima, Honda Accord, and Ford Fusion, along with others in the family sedan market. The G6 Sedan is available in base, GT and GXP trim. In all its forms, the G6 is more sporting then most of the competition.
Under the hood, the base G6 is fitted with 2.4 liter Ecotec four cylinder engine, producing 164 horsepower (HP) and 156 foot pounds of torque. The GT is fitted with a 3.5 liter V6 that produces 219 HP and 219 foot pounds of torque, while the GXP is equipped with a 3.6 liter V6 that delivers 251 HP and 252 foot pounds of torque.
The official gas mileage estimates for the base 2009 Pontiac G6 are 22 city/33 highway miles per gallon (MPG) when outfitted with the optional 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive that comes with the Sport Package 1 (which also includes Stabilitrack stability control and a rear spoiler). Continue reading →
MPG-o-Matic Review Summary:The Pontiac G5 XFE is an eye-opening ride with a Jeckle and Hyde personality. After a 600 mile review, we’re impressed by the combination of highway gas mileage results, driveability, and value.
The Pontiac G5 XFE Coupe competes with the Honda Civic, Ford Focus, VW Rabbit, and Mazda3, among others in the sportcompact market. The “extra fuel efficient” XFE is the most thrifty of the G5 range.
Under the hood, the G5 XFE is fitted with 2.2 liter DOHC four cylinder engine, producing 148 horsepower (HP) and 152 foot pounds of torque.
The official gas mileage estimates for the 2009 G5 XFE are 25 city/37 highway miles per gallon (MPG) with the 5-speed manual transmission. Continue reading →
The 2008 Pontiac G5 delivers the style and the miles, not to mention that all-important iPod jack. Every model of the G5 scores solid gas mileage figures, with highway ratings in the low-thirty mile per gallon (MPG) range.
The Pontiac Vibe is a front-wheel-drive five-door hatchback that shares much of its underpinnings with the Toyota Matrix. The compact Vibe delivers solid gas mileage figures, with highway mileage in the low thirty mile per gallon (MPG) range.
The mid-size Pontiac G6 comes in a dizzying array of configurations, with the most fuel-efficient combination delivering 30 miles per gallon (MPG) on the highway. Pontiac covers all the bases with the 2008 G6: sporty coupe, sleek four-door sedan, and snappy two-door convertible.
The Pontiac G6 Convertible is available with two different V6 engines, each mated to a four-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission:
3.5 liter V6, producing 217 horsepower (HP) and 217 foot pounds of torque. Gas mileage: 17 city / 26 highway.
3.9 liter V6, producing 222 HP and 238 foot pounds of torque. Gas mileage: 15 city / 22 highway.
The Pontiac G6 Coupe is available with two different V6 engines:
3.5 liter V6, producing 219 HP and 219 foot pounds of torque. Gas mileage: 17 city / 26 highway.
3.6 liter V6, producing 252 HP and 251 foot pounds of torque. Gas mileage: 17 city / 26 highway.
The G6 Coupe can be configured with the four- or six-speed electronically controlled automatic (with overdrive). The six-speed is standard on the GXP model. The G6 Convertible is a good bit heavier than the Coupe, with the GT Coupe weighing in at 3415 lbs., the GXP Coupe weighing in at 3487 lbs., and the Convertible tipping the scales at 3855 lbs.
The Pontiac G6 Sedan is available with three different engines and the choice of a four- or six-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission, with overdrive:
2.4 liter four cylinder engine, producing 169 HP and 162 foot pounds of torque. Gas mileage: 22 city / 30 highway.
3.5 liter V6, producing 217 HP and 217 foot pounds of torque. Gas mileage: 17 city / 26 highway.
3.6 liter V6, producing 252 HP and 251 foot pounds of torque. Gas mileage: 17 city / 26 highway.
We recently spent a week test driving a 2009 Pontiac G6 sedan and were impressed with the car’s ride and comfort. We had no problem exceeding the official gas mileage ratings … as long as the G6 was driven with a light foot. Check out our Pontiac G6 review for a pair of tips on how to get the best gas mileage out of the car.
