1984 Pontiac 1000 MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1984 Pontiac 1000.

The 1984 Pontiac 1000 has 8 model options: Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L, Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L, Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L, Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L, Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L and Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L.

The 1984 Pontiac 1000 Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Pontiac 1000 Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Pontiac 1000 Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Pontiac 1000 Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L runs on diesel and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Pontiac 1000 Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L runs on diesel and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Pontiac 1000 Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Pontiac 1000 Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Pontiac 1000 Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L runs on diesel and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1984 Pontiac 1000 Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1984 Pontiac 1000 is 29 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L262330
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L272431
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L272433
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L302833
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L363342
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L242227
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L252330
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L363341

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1984 Pontiac 1000?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1984 Pontiac 1000 is $2,369.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 1984 Pontiac 1000 to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $344 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L$2,400spend $500 more
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L$2,300save $0
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L$2,300save $0
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L$2,550spend $1,250 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L$2,150save $750
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L$2,600spend $1,500 more
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L$2,500spend $1,000 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L$2,150save $750

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1984 Pontiac 1000 Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1984 Pontiac 1000 will consume in one year is 11 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L11
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L11
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L11
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L12
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L10
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L12
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L12
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L10

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1984 Pontiac 1000 Emit?

The 1984 Pontiac 1000 will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 1984 Pontiac 1000.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 8 1984 Pontiac 1000 model options.

Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Pontiac 1000 Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L:

City MPG23
Highway MPG30
Combined MPG26
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $500
Fuel Cost$2,400
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement1.6
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Pontiac 1000 Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L:

City MPG24
Highway MPG31
Combined MPG27
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $0
Fuel Cost$2,300
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement1.6
TransmissionManual 4-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Pontiac 1000 Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L:

City MPG24
Highway MPG33
Combined MPG27
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $0
Fuel Cost$2,300
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement1.6
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Pontiac 1000 Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L:

City MPG28
Highway MPG33
Combined MPG30
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,250
Fuel Cost$2,550
Fuel Type 1Diesel
ATV TypeDiesel
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement1.8
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Pontiac 1000 Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L:

City MPG33
Highway MPG42
Combined MPG36
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $750
Fuel Cost$2,150
Fuel Type 1Diesel
ATV TypeDiesel
Barrels of Petroleum10
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement1.8
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Pontiac 1000 Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L:

City MPG22
Highway MPG27
Combined MPG24
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,500
Fuel Cost$2,600
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement1.6
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Pontiac 1000 Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L:

City MPG23
Highway MPG30
Combined MPG25
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,000
Fuel Cost$2,500
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement1.6
TransmissionManual 4-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Pontiac 1000 Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L:

City MPG33
Highway MPG41
Combined MPG36
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $750
Fuel Cost$2,150
Fuel Type 1Diesel
ATV TypeDiesel
Barrels of Petroleum10
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement1.8
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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