Pontiac Torrent MPG by year — every rating on record
The Pontiac Torrent has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 2006 to 2009. Across those years its best rated version returned 20 mpg (2007) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (2006). The EPA record holds 12 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD / Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 | 19 mpg | 18 mpg | #25 of 62 (61th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2007 | 2 | 20 mpg | 19 mpg | #27 of 71 (63th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2008 | 4 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #38 of 76 (51th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2009 | 4 | 20 mpg | 19 mpg | #34 of 82 (59th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Pontiac Torrent placed highest in 2006 at #25 of 62, and lowest in 2008 at #38 of 76. It spent 4 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl | 17 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2009 | 3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2009 | 3.4L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 3.4L 6-cyl | 17 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2009 | 3.4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 3.4L 6-cyl | 17 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2008 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2008 | 3.4L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 3.4L 6-cyl | 17 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2008 | 3.4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 3.4L 6-cyl | 17 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2008 | 3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2007 | 3.4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 3.4L 6-cyl | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2007 | 3.4L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 3.4L 6-cyl | 17 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2006 | 3.4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 3.4L 6-cyl | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2006 | 3.4L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 3.4L 6-cyl | 17 | 22 | 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. 2 of 3 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 → 2007 | 19 → 20 mpg | +1 mpg | 575 gal |
| 2007 → 2008 | 20 → 19 mpg | -1 mpg | 605 gal |
| 2008 → 2009 | 19 → 20 mpg | +1 mpg | 575 gal |
What Torrent fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2009 Pontiac Torrent burns 575 to 605 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 | $1,816 | $91 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,013 | $2,118 | $106 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,300 | $2,421 | $121 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2009 model year is $3,100 to $3,300 a year in fuel, or $4,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Across the 140 nameplates EPA classifies as Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 20 mpg the Pontiac Torrent is 2 mpg below the median, which is worth about $183 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Sport Utility Vehicle - 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.