Petrol · 2008–2009

Pontiac G8

Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Pontiac G8. By the official figures, the 2008 uses 13.1 L/100km, about $3,502 a year in Australia.

Fuel use
13.1 L/100km
2008 official
A year's petrol
$3,502
at today's prices in Australia

What a G8 costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, Australia first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
Australia$2.41/L petrol$31.55 per 100 km$3,502
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$38.43 per 100 km$4,227
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£36.68 per 100 miles£2,568
United States$4.35/gal petrol$24.19 per 100 miles$3,266

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2009Petrol15.7 L/100km18 mpg15 mpg—
2008Petrol13.1 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—

Pontiac G8 questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Pontiac G8?

The 2008 Pontiac G8 uses 13.1 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Pontiac G8 cost to run a year in Australia?

About $3,502 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.41/L and a typical year's driving in Australia.

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