DecodedCarsPontiac G3
2 model years from 2009 to 2010, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2009–2010
- Class
- Compact Cars, Subcompact Cars
- Latest engines
- 1.6L 4-cyl
- Best MPG
- 30–30 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 1 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2009 (8)
The 2010 G3 in brief
The 2010 Pontiac G3 is a compact car offered with a 1.6L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 153 inches long and 66 inches wide on a 98-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,436 lb (Wave 4dr Hatch FWD /Se).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 30 MPG combined (27 city / 35 highway), 27% better than the 2010 compact car average of 23.6 MPG, for an estimated $2,250 a year in fuel.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Pontiac G3 has 2 model years in our data, from 2009 to 2010, classed as Compact Cars, Subcompact Cars.
Its most efficient year was 2010 at 30 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 30 to 30 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the engine (3), unknown or other (2), service brakes (2).
2009 has the most recalls (1); all years together count 1 campaigns and 8 owner complaints.
2010 G3 pros & cons
Full 2010 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 30 MPG combined — 27% better than the average 2010 compact car (23.6 MPG).
- Few owner complaints0 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 41 for similar models.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
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Alternatives to the 2010 G3
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Mazda 3 | 28 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2010 Volkswagen Golf/GTI | 32 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2010 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport | 22 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2010 Toyota Yaris | 32 MPG | Not rated | 9 |
| 2010 Hyundai Accent | 31 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2010 Volkswagen CC | 25 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Pontiac. How we calculate this →