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1996 Pontiac Bonneville MPG & fuel economy

The 1996 Pontiac Bonneville is a large car offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 21 MPG combined (17 city / 27 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 21 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 1995 model. Among 24 large cars rated for 1996, it ranks 4th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,214 a year to fuel.

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Combined 21 MPG 17 MPG city · 27 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,214 15,000 mi/yr · $14.76 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1996 #4 of 24 Large Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1996 Pontiac Bonneville's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 11.5 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City177.213.8
Highway2711.58.7
Combined218.911.2

How it ranks among 1996 Large Cars

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  1. 1Buick Park Avenue21 MPG $2,214
  2. 2Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight21 MPG $2,214
  3. 3Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight21 MPG $2,214
  4. 4Pontiac Bonneville21 MPG $2,214
  5. 5Saab 900021 MPG $2,214
  6. 24Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Limousine12 MPG $4,938
1996 BonnevilleOther large carsClass median: $2,515/yr

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Bonneville MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 3.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Bonneville		 Gas 17 MPG 27 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
FWD · 3.8L 6-cyl supercharged · 4-speed automatic
Bonneville		 Gas 15 MPG 24 MPG 18 MPG — $3,292

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
3.8L 6-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Tailpipe CO₂
423 g/mi

1996 Pontiac Bonneville vs. rivals

vs Buick Park Avenue 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Same fuel cost vs Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Same fuel cost vs Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Same fuel cost vs Toyota Avalon 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Same fuel cost vs Buick LeSabre 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Bonneville saves $111/yr vs Chrysler Concorde 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Bonneville saves $111/yr vs Dodge Intrepid 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Bonneville saves $111/yr vs Eagle Vision 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Bonneville saves $111/yr vs Ford Crown Victoria 18 MPG · $2,417/yr Bonneville saves $202/yr vs Chevrolet Impala/Caprice 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Bonneville saves $233/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1996 Pontiac Bonneville?

Up to 21 MPG combined (17 city / 27 highway); ratings range from 18 to 21 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1996 Pontiac Bonneville use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1996 Pontiac Bonneville?

The 1996 Pontiac Bonneville's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 11.5 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1996 Pontiac Bonneville per year?

About $2,214 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $14.76 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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