Model year guide

2006 Pontiac wave

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2006 Pontiac wave is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2006 Pontiac wave at a glance

Combined25–26 mpg

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2006 Pontiac wave MPG & running costs

Combined25–26 mpg
City22 mpg
Highway32 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,650
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
Passenger volume91 cu ft
Cargo volume7 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$1,250 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2006 Pontiac wave costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$13,250
Fuel only$13,250
Per mile$0.18

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2006 Pontiac wave trims & engines on record

Engines
1.6L 4-cyl

2006 Pontiac wave vehicles on record

Other Pontiac wave model years

2006 Pontiac wave — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2006 Pontiac wave get?

The 2006 Pontiac wave has U.S. EPA estimates of 25–26 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.