1987 · Subcompact Car · Hybrid

1987 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Hybrid MPG & fuel economy

The 1987 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Hybrid is a subcompact car with one EPA-rated configuration. The most efficient version returns 18 MPG combined (15 city / 24 highway) on regular gasoline. Among 63 subcompact cars rated for 1987, it ranks 48th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,583 a year to fuel.

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Combined 18 MPG 15 MPG city · 24 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,583 15,000 mi/yr · $17.22 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1987 #48 of 63 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1987 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Hybrid's fuel average is 7.7 km/L (13.1 L/100 km), or 18 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City156.415.7
Highway2410.29.8
Combined187.713.1

How it ranks among 1987 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Chevrolet Sprint47 MPG $989
  2. 2Pontiac Firefly39 MPG $1,192
  3. 3Suzuki Forsa39 MPG $1,192
  4. 4Subaru Justy34 MPG $1,368
  5. 5Isuzu I-Mark33 MPG $1,409
  6. 48Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Hybrid18 MPG $2,583
  7. 63Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante9 MPG $5,167
1987 Firebird/Trans Am/Formula HybridOther subcompact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Hybrid MPG across model years

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1 EPA-rated configuration

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual
Firebird/Trans Am/Formula		 Hybrid 15 MPG 24 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
5.0L 8-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
494 g/mi

1987 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Hybrid vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet Camaro Hybrid 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Same fuel cost vs Chrysler Laser/Daytona 21 MPG · $2,821/yr Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Hybrid saves $238/yr vs Chevrolet Camaro 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Camaro saves $258/yr vs Isuzu Impulse 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Impulse saves $369/yr vs Nissan 200SX 22 MPG · $2,114/yr 200SX saves $470/yr vs Toyota Supra 18 MPG · $3,292/yr Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Hybrid saves $708/yr vs Mitsubishi Starion 18 MPG · $3,292/yr Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Hybrid saves $708/yr vs Chrysler Conquest 18 MPG · $3,292/yr Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Hybrid saves $708/yr vs Chrysler LeBaron 24 MPG · $1,938/yr LeBaron saves $646/yr vs Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Firebird/Trans Am/Formula saves $258/yr vs Excalibur Autos Phaeton 14 MPG · $4,232/yr Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Hybrid saves $1,649/yr vs Bitter Gmbh and Co. Kg Bitter SC 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Hybrid saves $517/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 1987 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula (20 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1987 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Hybrid?

Up to 18 MPG combined (15 city / 24 highway).

What fuel does the 1987 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Hybrid use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1987 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Hybrid?

The 1987 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Hybrid's fuel average is 7.7 km/L (13.1 L/100 km), or 18 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1987 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Hybrid per year?

About $2,583 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $17.22 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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