Pontiac Montana MPG by year — every rating on record
The Pontiac Montana has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 2000 to 2004. Across those years its best rated version returned 20 mpg (2001) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (2002). The EPA record holds 8 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Minivan - 2WD / Minivan - 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #6 of 16 (67th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Minivan - 2WD |
| 2001 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #3 of 14 (85th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Minivan - 2WD |
| 2002 | 2 | 20 mpg | 18 mpg | #5 of 15 (71th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Minivan - 2WD, Minivan - 4WD |
| 2003 | 2 | 20 mpg | 18 mpg | #5 of 13 (67th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Minivan - 2WD, Minivan - 4WD |
| 2004 | 2 | 20 mpg | 18 mpg | #5 of 13 (67th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Minivan - 2WD, Minivan - 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Pontiac Montana placed highest in 2001 at #3 of 14, and lowest in 2000 at #6 of 16. It spent 5 of its 5 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 8 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3.4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.4L 6-cyl | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2004 | 3.4L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.4L 6-cyl | 17 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2003 | 3.4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.4L 6-cyl | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2003 | 3.4L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.4L 6-cyl | 17 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2002 | 3.4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.4L 6-cyl | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2002 | 3.4L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.4L 6-cyl | 17 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2001 | 3.4L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.4L 6-cyl | 17 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2000 | 3.4L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.4L 6-cyl | 17 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 → 2001 | 19 → 20 mpg | +1 mpg | 575 gal |
What Montana fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2004 Pontiac Montana burns 575 to 639 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,725 | $1,917 | $192 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,013 | $2,236 | $224 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,300 | $2,556 | $256 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2004 model year is $3,100 to $3,450 a year in fuel, or $4,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Minivan - 2WD
Across the 36 nameplates EPA classifies as Minivan - 2WD, the median best combined rating is 20 mpg. At 20 mpg the Pontiac Montana is exactly at the median.
- All Minivan - 2WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Pontiac nameplates
Every Pontiac model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.