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1991 Pontiac Firefly MPG & fuel economy

The 1991 Pontiac Firefly is a subcompact car offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 40 MPG combined (37 city / 45 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 33 to 40 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 1990 model. Among 63 subcompact cars rated for 1991, it ranks 3rd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,162 a year to fuel.

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Combined 40 MPG 37 MPG city · 45 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,162 15,000 mi/yr · $7.75 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1991 #3 of 63 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1991 Pontiac Firefly's fuel average is 17.0 km/L (5.9 L/100 km), or 40 MPG combined: 15.7 km/L in the city and 19.1 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City3715.76.4
Highway4519.15.2
Combined4017.05.9

How it ranks among 1991 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Geo Metro47 MPG $989
  2. 2Chevrolet Sprint40 MPG $1,162
  3. 3Pontiac Firefly40 MPG $1,162
  4. 4Suzuki Swift40 MPG $1,162
  5. 5Daihatsu Charade34 MPG $1,368
  6. 63Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental10 MPG $5,925
1991 FireflyOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,022/yr

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

Firefly MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 1.0L 3-cyl · 5-speed manual
Firefly
Gas 37 MPG 45 MPG 40 MPG — $1,162
FWD · 1.0L 3-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Firefly
Gas 31 MPG 35 MPG 33 MPG — $1,409

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
1.0L 3-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
79 cu ft
Cargo volume
10 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
222 g/mi

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1991 Pontiac Firefly?

Up to 40 MPG combined (37 city / 45 highway); ratings range from 33 to 40 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1991 Pontiac Firefly use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1991 Pontiac Firefly?

The 1991 Pontiac Firefly's fuel average is 17.0 km/L (5.9 L/100 km), or 40 MPG combined: 15.7 km/L in the city and 19.1 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1991 Pontiac Firefly per year?

About $1,162 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $7.75 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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