Pontiac · 1984–1994 · Gas
Pontiac Sunbird MPG by year
The EPA has rated 11 model years of the Pontiac Sunbird, from 1984 to 1994. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1984, at 29 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 1994 model is 10% less efficient than the best 1984 model (26 vs. 29 MPG). The 1994 model is 8% more efficient than the median subcompact car that year (26 vs. 24 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Sunbird, 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 Sunbird model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 20 |
22 / 32 | 24 | — | 4 | $1,788 |
| 1993 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 20 |
22 / 32 | 24.5 | — | 4 | $1,788 |
| 1992 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 20 |
22 / 32 | 24 | — | 4 | $1,788 |
| 1991 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 20 |
23 / 33 | 23 | — | 6 | $1,788 |
| 1990 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 21 |
23 / 33 | 24 | — | 6 | $1,788 |
| 1989 | Gas | 27 MPG lowest 20 |
23 / 33 | 23 | — | 7 | $1,722 |
| 1988 | Gas | 27 MPG lowest 20 |
23 / 34 | 24 | — | 7 | $1,722 |
| 1987 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 20 |
23 / 33 | 24 | — | 8 | $1,788 |
| 1986 | Gas | 27 MPG lowest 20 |
23 / 34 | 24 | — | 7 | $1,722 |
| 1985 | Gas | 28 MPG lowest 19 |
24 / 36 | 24 | — | 10 | $1,661 |
| 1984 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 20 |
25 / 37 | 23 | — | 10 | $1,603 |
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 Sunbird year has the best fuel economy?
The 1984 Pontiac Sunbird, rated up to 29 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,603 a year.
Which Pontiac Sunbird year has the worst fuel economy?
The 1994 model, whose most efficient version is rated 26 MPG combined (about $1,788 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Pontiac Sunbird?
The 1994 Pontiac Sunbird is rated up to 26 MPG combined.