Pontiac · 2005–2006 · Gas
Pontiac Wave MPG by year
The EPA has rated 2 model years of the Pontiac Wave, from 2005 to 2006. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2005, at 27 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2006 model is 4% less efficient than the best 2005 model (26 vs. 27 MPG). The 2006 model is 30% more efficient than the median subcompact car that year (26 vs. 20 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Wave, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every Wave model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 25 |
22 / 32 | 20 | — | 2 | $1,788 |
| 2005 | Gas | 27 MPG lowest 26 |
23 / 32 | 24.5 | — | 2 | $1,722 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
Compare Wave model years
See how much a newer Wave would save over an older one.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Pontiac Wave year has the best fuel economy?
The 2005 Pontiac Wave, rated up to 27 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,722 a year.
Which Pontiac Wave year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2006 model, whose most efficient version is rated 26 MPG combined (about $1,788 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Pontiac Wave?
The 2006 Pontiac Wave is rated up to 26 MPG combined.