Pontiac · 1984–1985 · Diesel

Pontiac 1000 Diesel MPG by year

The EPA has rated 2 model years of the Pontiac 1000 Diesel, from 1984 to 1985. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1985, at 36 MPG combined in its best configuration. The 1985 model is 50% more efficient than the median subcompact car that year (36 vs. 24 MPG).

Most efficient year198536 MPG combined
Latest (1985)36 MPG$1,542/yr to fuel
First rated (1984)36 MPG$1,542/yr at today's prices
Model years rated24 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • 1000 Diesel, 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 1000 Diesel model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
1985 Diesel 36 MPG 33 / 41 24 — 1 $1,542
1984 Diesel 36 MPG
lowest 30
33 / 42 23 — 3 $1,542

Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.

Compare 1000 Diesel model years

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Frequently asked questions

Which Pontiac 1000 Diesel year has the best fuel economy?

The 1985 Pontiac 1000 Diesel, rated up to 36 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, that works out to about $1,542 a year.

What is the fuel economy of the latest Pontiac 1000 Diesel?

The 1985 Pontiac 1000 Diesel is rated up to 36 MPG combined.

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