Pontiac Grand Prix MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Pontiac Grand Prix model year from 1984 to 2008 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Grand Prix has been offered with 3.8L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 1990 (up to 22 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Pontiac Grand Prix fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 19–21 MPG | 3.8L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 19–21 MPG | 3.8L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 19–21 MPG | 3.8L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 19–21 MPG | 3.8L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 19–21 MPG | 3.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 19–21 MPG | 3.1L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2002 | 19–21 MPG | 3.1L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2001 | 20–21 MPG | 3.8L 6-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2000 | 19–21 MPG | 3.8L 6-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1999 | 19–21 MPG | 3.1L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1998 | 19–21 MPG | 3.8L 6-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1997 | 19–21 MPG | 3.1L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1996 | 18–21 MPG | 3.1L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1995 | 18–20 MPG | 3.1L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1994 | 18–20 MPG | 3.1L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1993 | 18–20 MPG | 3.1L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1992 | 18–20 MPG | 3.1L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1991 | 18–21 MPG | 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1990 | 18–22 MPG | 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1989 | 17–21 MPG | 2.8L 6-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1988 | 20–21 MPG | 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1987 | 18–19 MPG | 4.3L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1986 | 18–19 MPG | 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1985 | 16–19 MPG | 3.8L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1984 | 15–21 MPG | 5.7L 8-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix: engines & MPG
The 2008 Grand Prix was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.8L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 28 | 21 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic (S4) | Premium | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
2007 Pontiac Grand Prix: engines & MPG
The 2007 Grand Prix was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.8L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 28 | 21 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S4) | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic (S4) | Premium | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
2006 Pontiac Grand Prix: engines & MPG
The 2006 Grand Prix was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.8L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 28 | 21 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S4) | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic (S4) | Premium | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix: engines & MPG
The 2005 Grand Prix was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.8L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S4) | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic (S4) | Regular | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
2004 Pontiac Grand Prix: engines & MPG
The 2004 Grand Prix was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 28 | 21 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 16 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
2003 Pontiac Grand Prix: engines & MPG
The 2003 Grand Prix was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.1L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix | 3.1L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 27 | 20 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix: engines & MPG
The 2002 Grand Prix was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.1L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix | 3.1L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 27 | 20 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
2001 Pontiac Grand Prix: engines & MPG
The 2001 Grand Prix was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.8L 6-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 28 | 21 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 3.1L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 16 | 26 | 20 MPG |
2000 Pontiac Grand Prix: engines & MPG
The 2000 Grand Prix was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.8L 6-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 3.1L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
1999 Pontiac Grand Prix: engines & MPG
The 1999 Grand Prix was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.1L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix | 3.1L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
1998 Pontiac Grand Prix: engines & MPG
The 1998 Grand Prix was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.8L 6-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 3.1L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
1997 Pontiac Grand Prix: engines & MPG
The 1997 Grand Prix was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.1L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix | 3.1L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 27 | 20 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 16 | 26 | 19 MPG |
1996 Pontiac Grand Prix: engines & MPG
The 1996 Grand Prix was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.1L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix | 3.1L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
1995 Pontiac Grand Prix: engines & MPG
The 1995 Grand Prix was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.1L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix | 3.1L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
1994 Pontiac Grand Prix: engines & MPG
The 1994 Grand Prix was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.1L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix | 3.1L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
1993 Pontiac Grand Prix: engines & MPG
The 1993 Grand Prix was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.1L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix | 3.1L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 3.1L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 27 | 20 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 3.4L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
1992 Pontiac Grand Prix: engines & MPG
The 1992 Grand Prix was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.1L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix | 3.1L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 3.1L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 3.4L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
1991 Pontiac Grand Prix: engines & MPG
The 1991 Grand Prix was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.3L 4-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 3.1L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 28 | 20 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 3.4L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
1990 Pontiac Grand Prix: engines & MPG
The 1990 Grand Prix was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.3L 4-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 3.1L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 27 | 20 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 3.1L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 26 | 19 MPG |
| Grand Prix Ste Turbo | 3.1L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Grand Prix Turbo | 3.1L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
1989 Pontiac Grand Prix: engines & MPG
The 1989 Grand Prix was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.8L 6-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 3.1L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 28 | 20 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 27 | 20 MPG |
| Grand Prix Turbo | 3.1L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 15 | 23 | 17 MPG |
1988 Pontiac Grand Prix: engines & MPG
The 1988 Grand Prix was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
1987 Pontiac Grand Prix: engines & MPG
The 1987 Grand Prix was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.3L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
1986 Pontiac Grand Prix: engines & MPG
The 1986 Grand Prix was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.3L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
1985 Pontiac Grand Prix: engines & MPG
The 1985 Grand Prix was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.8L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 17 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 16 MPG |
1984 Pontiac Grand Prix: engines & MPG
The 1984 Grand Prix was EPA-rated in 7 versions (5.7L 8-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Diesel | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Diesel | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Grand Prix | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Pontiac Grand Prix get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Grand Prix range from 19 to 22 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 1990 model year.
What engines does the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix have?
The 2008 Grand Prix was EPA-rated with 3.8L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl engines — see the 2008 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Pontiac Grand Prix require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists regular gasoline and premium gasoline and diesel depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
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