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Chevrolet Trax vs. Pontiac G5 MPG

Chart is based on 2 fuel economy reports for the Chevrolet Trax and 89 fuel economy reports for the Pontiac G5.

Chevrolet Trax MPG

Chevrolet Trax Chevrolet Trax 2015 31.8 MPG Highway Percentage 90 percent Chevrolet Trax Chevrolet Trax 2015 29.0 MPG Highway Percentage 90 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2015 4dr SUV turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 0 0 10 90 70 31.8  
2015 4dr SUV turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light hvy 0 5 5 90 65 29.0  

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Pontiac G5 MPG

Pontiac G5 Pontiac G5 2009 33.5 MPG Highway Percentage 32 percent Pontiac G5 Pontiac G5 2009 32.0 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent Pontiac G5 Pontiac G5 2008 25.9 MPG Highway Percentage 37 percent Pontiac G5 Pontiac G5 2008 27.1 MPG Highway Percentage 75 percent Pontiac G5 Pontiac G5 2008 28.4 MPG Highway Percentage 68 percent Pontiac G5 Pontiac G5 2008 24.8 MPG Highway Percentage 67 percent Pontiac G5 Pontiac G5 2007 29.7 MPG Highway Percentage 53 percent Pontiac G5 Pontiac G5 2007 25.9 MPG Highway Percentage 61 percent Pontiac G5 Pontiac G5 2007 28.9 MPG Highway Percentage 28 percent Pontiac G5 Pontiac G5 2007 29.4 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent Pontiac G5 Pontiac G5 2006 24.4 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2009 2dr Coupe 155-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat light none 5 52 12 32 63 33.5  
2009 2dr Coupe 155-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat light none 0 30 0 70 60 32.0  
2008 2dr Coupe 171-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 2 54 7 37 96 25.9  
2008 2dr Coupe 171-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat light none 7 18 0 75 75 27.1  
2008 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 hills med light 6 16 12 68 90 28.4  
2008 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat med none 6 26 1 67 111 24.8  
2007 2dr Coupe 173-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat lead none 4 20 23 53 75 29.7  
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2007 2dr Coupe 173-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 hills med none 6 12 20 61 74 25.9  
2007 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat med none 5 50 18 28 98 28.9  
2007 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat light none 0 0 30 70 70 29.4  
2006 2dr Coupe 145-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 2 2 47 50 115 24.4  

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Chevrolet Trax vs. Pontiac G5 MPG

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Chevrolet Trax

Chevrolet Trax Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearComment
2015 The Chevrolet Trax isn't quite the segment's fuel economy champ--that honor goes to the new Honda HR-V--but it's close. EPA ratings are 26 mpg city and 34 mpg highway with front-wheel drive (FWD), and 24/31 with all-wheel drive (AWD). With a CVT instead of a conventional automatic, and with a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine rather than a turbocharged 1.4-liter, the Honda manages 28/35 and 27/32, respectively. You can get an engine as small as the Trax's in the Jeep and FIAT, but only paired with a manual transmission (not offered in the Trax). Even with this engine the Jeep's EPA ratings are 24/31 (though with either drivetrain, and so more competitive with AWD). A nine-speed automatic is only available with a non-turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. The additional, taller ratios balance out the larger engine size, for EPA ratings of 22/31 with FWD and 21/29 with AWD. The FIAT 500X fares a little better with the same powertrains. EPA ratings are 25/34 with the 1.4T and manual transmission (not offered with AWD). With the 2.4 and nine-speed automatic transmission the 500X's EPA ratings are 22/31 with FWD and 21/30 with AWD. In my real-world driving, the Trax's trip computer regularly reported numbers much better than its EPA ratings: between 30 and 40 mpg in the suburbs (and most often 36-37), and just over 40 mpg on the highway. It's not hard to see how the Trax's fuel economy can excel in highway driving. Cruising in sixth gear, the small four spins only 2,000 rpm at 60 mph. I observed the best fuel economy numbers with very leisurely acceleration and braking. Push the Trax hard, and the tiny turbo will force as much fuel and air into the cylinders as it can, severely impacting fuel economy in the process. If you want to get impressive mpg averages out of a turbocharged engine, the turbo is been seen as something to be used only when quick acceleration is really needed, not when pulling away from every traffic light. see full Chevrolet Trax review
 

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Pontiac G5 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Coupe 155-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 best for non-hybrid gasoline see full Pontiac G5 review
2008 2dr Coupe 171-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 For a performance model very well average 22-23 mpg city see full Pontiac G5 review
2008 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 24/33 for the manual transmission are pretty good fuel economy numbers. I beat the highway numbers on a long trip by a few points if I keep it at 65 mph (a/c on). see full Pontiac G5 review
2008 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 once broken in and done properlly, and driven with the engine in its proper spot for efficiency in its powerband, its a great fuel efficient car that has tons of power to surprise! see full Pontiac G5 review
2008 2dr Coupe 171-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 The Ecotech engine is one of the most economical on the road today. see full Pontiac G5 review
2008 2dr Coupe 171-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 I drove fast, all the time, and still averaged 28mpg. see full Pontiac G5 review
2007 2dr Coupe 173-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 my G5 is great on gas i put 93 in it and i get 28.6 mpg all city no highway. you cant ask for anything better. the power this car has and great gas miles its the best of both worlds. see full Pontiac G5 review
2007 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Very good economy even when driving it hard. see full Pontiac G5 review
2007 2dr Coupe 173-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 The G5 blends the mileage and power that I was looking for in a car that would do primary duty for commuting to work and back. Was looking to get 30-33 mpg. see full Pontiac G5 review