Pontiac · 1986–1989 · Gas
Pontiac Sunburst MPG by year
The EPA has rated 4 model years of the Pontiac Sunburst, from 1986 to 1989. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1986, at 34 MPG combined in its best configuration. The 1989 model is 43% more efficient than the median subcompact car that year (33 vs. 23 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Sunburst, 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 Sunburst model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Gas | 33 MPG lowest 28 |
31 / 37 | 23 | — | 2 | $1,409 |
| 1988 | Gas | 33 MPG lowest 28 |
31 / 37 | 24 | — | 2 | $1,409 |
| 1987 | Gas | 33 MPG lowest 28 |
31 / 37 | 24 | — | 2 | $1,409 |
| 1986 | Gas | 34 MPG lowest 29 |
32 / 38 | 24 | — | 2 | $1,368 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
Compare Sunburst model years
See how much a newer Sunburst would save over an older one.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Pontiac Sunburst year has the best fuel economy?
The 1986 Pontiac Sunburst, rated up to 34 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,368 a year.
Which Pontiac Sunburst year has the worst fuel economy?
The 1987 model, whose most efficient version is rated 33 MPG combined (about $1,409 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Pontiac Sunburst?
The 1989 Pontiac Sunburst is rated up to 33 MPG combined.