DecodedCarsPontiac G5
4 model years from 2007 to 2010, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2007–2010
- Class
- Subcompact Cars
- Latest engines
- 2.2L 4-cyl
- Best MPG
- 25–30 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 4 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2007 (55)
The 2010 G5 in brief
The 2010 Pontiac G5 is a subcompact car offered with a 2.2L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 180 inches long and 68 inches wide on a 103-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,855 lb (2dr Coupe FWD /Se/GT).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 30 MPG combined (25 city / 37 highway), 36% better than the 2010 subcompact car average of 22 MPG, for an estimated $2,250 a year in fuel.
It has 3 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the steering.
The Pontiac G5 has 4 model years in our data, from 2007 to 2010.
Its most efficient year was 2010 at 30 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 25 to 30 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the fuel/propulsion system (61), steering (35), electrical system (30).
2009 has the most recalls (4); all years together count 4 campaigns and 147 owner complaints.
How the 2007 G5 compares
The 2007 Pontiac G5 is a subcompact car offered with 2 engines (2.4L 4-cyl and 2.2L 4-cyl) and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 180 inches long and 68 inches wide on a 103-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,855 lb (2dr Coupe FWD /Se/GT).
2010 G5 pros & cons
Full 2010 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 30 MPG combined — 36% better than the average 2010 subcompact car (22 MPG).
- Few owner complaints2 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 139 for similar models.
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
G5 changes by model year
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 4 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2010 G5
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Toyota Corolla | 30 MPG | Not rated | 15 |
| 2010 Honda Civic | 42 MPG | Not rated | 8 |
| 2010 Toyota Camry | 34 MPG | Not rated | 8 |
| 2010 Nissan GT-R | 17 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2010 Toyota Prius | 50 MPG | Not rated | 10 |
| 2010 Hyundai Elantra | 29 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 →