Pontiac 1000: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Pontiac 1000 across 4 model years, from the 1984 Pontiac 1000 through the 1987 Pontiac 1000. The most recent 1987 Pontiac 1000 returns 27 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 1985 Pontiac 1000 at 36 MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Pontiac 1000 page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Pontiac 1000. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 1987 Pontiac 1000 | 27 MPG | 24 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,200 |
| 1986 | 1986 Pontiac 1000 | 27 MPG | 24 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,200 |
| 1985 | 1985 Pontiac 1000 | 36 MPG | 33 MPG | 41 MPG | $2,250 |
| 1984 | 1984 Pontiac 1000 | 36 MPG | 33 MPG | 42 MPG | $2,250 |
How the Pontiac 1000 compares against the Subcompact Cars class
Buyers usually compare the Pontiac 1000 against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Subcompact Cars class for the 1987 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.