1986 Pontiac Fiero MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1986 Pontiac Fiero.

The 1986 Pontiac Fiero has 5 model options: Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L, Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L, Manual 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L and Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L.

The 1986 Pontiac Fiero Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

The 1986 Pontiac Fiero Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

The 1986 Pontiac Fiero Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

The 1986 Pontiac Fiero Manual 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

The 1986 Pontiac Fiero Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1986 Pontiac Fiero Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1986 Pontiac Fiero is 22 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L252229
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L252132
Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L191623
Manual 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L201724
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L191625

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1986 Pontiac Fiero?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1986 Pontiac Fiero is $2,950.

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 1986 Pontiac Fiero to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $3,250 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, 2.5 L$2,500spend $1,000 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L$2,500spend $1,000 more
Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L$3,300spend $5,000 more
Manual 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L$3,150spend $4,250 more
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L$3,300spend $5,000 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1986 Pontiac Fiero Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1986 Pontiac Fiero will consume in one year is 14 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, 2.5 L12
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L12
Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L16
Manual 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L15
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L16

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1986 Pontiac Fiero Emit?

The 1986 Pontiac Fiero 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 1986 Pontiac Fiero.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 5 1986 Pontiac Fiero model options.

Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1986 Pontiac Fiero Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L:

City MPG22
Highway MPG29
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
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.5
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
Vehicle ClassTwo Seaters
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1986 Pontiac Fiero Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L:

City MPG21
Highway MPG32
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
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.5
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassTwo Seaters
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1986 Pontiac Fiero Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L:

City MPG16
Highway MPG23
Combined MPG19
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $5,000
Fuel Cost$3,300
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum16
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement2.8
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
Vehicle ClassTwo Seaters
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1986 Pontiac Fiero Manual 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L:

City MPG17
Highway MPG24
Combined MPG20
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $4,250
Fuel Cost$3,150
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum15
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement2.8
TransmissionManual 4-spd
Vehicle ClassTwo Seaters
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1986 Pontiac Fiero Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L:

City MPG16
Highway MPG25
Combined MPG19
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $5,000
Fuel Cost$3,300
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum16
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement2.8
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassTwo Seaters
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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