Pontiac · 1984–2002 · Gas
Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula MPG by year
The EPA has rated 19 model years of the Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula, from 1984 to 2002. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1986, at 24 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2002 model is 9% less efficient than the best 1984 model (21 vs. 23 MPG). The 2002 model is 5% less efficient than the median subcompact car that year (21 vs. 22 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Firebird/Trans Am/Formula, 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 Firebird/Trans Am/Formula model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 19 |
17 / 28 | 22 | — | 4 | $2,214 |
| 2001 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 19 |
17 / 28 | 21.5 | — | 4 | $2,214 |
| 2000 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 18 |
17 / 28 | 22 | — | 4 | $2,214 |
| 1999 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 18 |
17 / 28 | 23 | — | 4 | $2,214 |
| 1998 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 18 |
17 / 28 | 23 | — | 4 | $2,214 |
| 1997 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 18 |
17 / 26 | 23 | — | 4 | $2,325 |
| 1996 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 18 |
17 / 26 | 23 | — | 4 | $2,325 |
| 1995 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 18 |
17 / 26 | 22 | — | 5 | $2,325 |
| 1994 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 18 |
17 / 26 | 24 | — | 4 | $2,325 |
| 1993 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 18 |
17 / 26 | 24.5 | — | 4 | $2,325 |
| 1992 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 18 |
16 / 25 | 24 | — | 3 | $2,447 |
| 1991 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 17 |
16 / 25 | 23 | — | 3 | $2,447 |
| 1990 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 17 |
16 / 25 | 24 | — | 3 | $2,447 |
| 1989 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 17 |
17 / 25 | 23 | — | 4 | $2,325 |
| 1988 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 17 |
17 / 25 | 24 | — | 7 | $2,325 |
| 1987 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 17 |
17 / 25 | 24 | — | 7 | $2,325 |
| 1986 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 18 |
21 / 29 | 24 | — | 5 | $1,938 |
| 1985 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 17 |
21 / 31 | 24 | — | 7 | $1,938 |
| 1984 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 18 |
20 / 29 | 23 | — | 5 | $2,022 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula year has the best fuel economy?
The 1985 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula, rated up to 24 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,938 a year.
Which Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula year has the worst fuel economy?
The 1990 model, whose most efficient version is rated 19 MPG combined (about $2,447 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula?
The 2002 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula is rated up to 21 MPG combined.