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1984 Pontiac Sunbird MPG & fuel economy

The 1984 Pontiac Sunbird is a subcompact car offered in 10 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 29 MPG combined (25 city / 37 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 20 to 29 MPG. Among 65 subcompact cars rated for 1984, it ranks 17th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,603 a year to fuel.

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Combined 29 MPG 25 MPG city · 37 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,603 15,000 mi/yr · $10.69 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1984 #17 of 65 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1984 Pontiac Sunbird's fuel average is 12.3 km/L (8.1 L/100 km), or 29 MPG combined: 10.6 km/L in the city and 15.7 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2510.69.4
Highway3715.76.4
Combined2912.38.1

How it ranks among 1984 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Honda Civic41 MPG $1,134
  2. 2Toyota Starlet36 MPG $1,292
  3. 3Nissan Sentra Diesel41 MPG $1,354
  4. 4Plymouth Colt34 MPG $1,368
  5. 5Dodge Colt34 MPG $1,368
  6. 17Pontiac Sunbird29 MPG $1,603
  7. 65Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental8 MPG $5,812
1984 SunbirdOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,022/yr

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

Sunbird MPG across model years

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10 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
— · 1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
2000 Sunbird		 Gas 25 MPG 37 MPG 29 MPG — $1,603
— · 1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
2000 Sunbird Convertible		 Gas 23 MPG 33 MPG 26 MPG — $1,788
— · 1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
2000 Sunbird Convertible		 Gas 23 MPG 32 MPG 26 MPG — $1,788
— · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual
2000 Sunbird		 Gas 22 MPG 29 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
— · 1.8L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
2000 Sunbird Convertible		 Gas 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
— · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual
2000 Sunbird		 Gas 21 MPG 30 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
— · 1.8L 4-cyl turbo · 4-speed manual
2000 Sunbird Convertible		 Gas 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
— · 1.8L 4-cyl turbo · 4-speed manual
2000 Sunbird Convertible		 Gas 20 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
— · 1.8L 4-cyl turbo · 3-speed automatic
2000 Sunbird Convertible		 Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
— · 1.8L 4-cyl turbo · 3-speed automatic
2000 Sunbird Convertible		 Gas 18 MPG 23 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
1.8L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
—
Passenger volume
91 cu ft
Cargo volume
16 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
306 g/mi

1984 Pontiac Sunbird vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet Cavalier 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Sunbird saves $119/yr vs Mazda GLC 30 MPG · $1,550/yr GLC saves $53/yr vs Honda Accord 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Sunbird saves $57/yr vs Ford Laser 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Sunbird saves $119/yr vs Nissan Sentra 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Sentra saves $53/yr vs Nissan Pulsar/Pulsar-NX 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Pulsar/Pulsar-NX saves $53/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1984 Pontiac Sunbird?

Up to 29 MPG combined (25 city / 37 highway); ratings range from 20 to 29 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1984 Pontiac Sunbird use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1984 Pontiac Sunbird?

The 1984 Pontiac Sunbird's fuel average is 12.3 km/L (8.1 L/100 km), or 29 MPG combined: 10.6 km/L in the city and 15.7 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1984 Pontiac Sunbird per year?

About $1,603 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $10.69 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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