1989 · Subcompact Car · Hybrid

1989 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Hybrid MPG & fuel economy

The 1989 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Hybrid is a subcompact car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 18 MPG combined (15 city / 24 highway) on regular gasoline. Among 61 subcompact cars rated for 1989, it ranks 42nd 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, 1989 #42 of 61 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1989 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 1989 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Geo Metro47 MPG $989
  2. 2Chevrolet Sprint41 MPG $1,134
  3. 3Pontiac Firefly41 MPG $1,134
  4. 4Suzuki Swift41 MPG $1,134
  5. 5Ford Festiva35 MPG $1,329
  6. 42Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Hybrid18 MPG $2,583
  7. 61Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante9 MPG $5,167
1989 Firebird/Trans Am/Formula HybridOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,022/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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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Firebird/Trans Am		 Hybrid 15 MPG 24 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual
Firebird/Trans Am		 Hybrid 15 MPG 23 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Firebird/Trans Am		 Hybrid 15 MPG 23 MPG 18 MPG — $3,292
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual
Firebird/Trans Am		 Hybrid 15 MPG 24 MPG 18 MPG — $3,292

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
5.0L 8-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Passenger volume
85 cu ft
Cargo volume
12 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
494 g/mi

1989 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Hybrid vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet Camaro Hybrid 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Camaro 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Camaro saves $258/yr vs Ford Mustang 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Mustang saves $470/yr vs Subaru XT 23 MPG · $2,022/yr XT saves $562/yr vs Isuzu Impulse 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Impulse saves $369/yr vs Dodge Daytona 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Daytona saves $646/yr vs Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Firebird/Trans Am/Formula saves $258/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 Toyota Supra 18 MPG · $3,292/yr Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Hybrid saves $708/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 1989 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula (20 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1989 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Hybrid?

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

What fuel does the 1989 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Hybrid use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1989 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Hybrid?

The 1989 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 1989 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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