Pontiac Firebird MPG and Fuel Economy

Pontiac have been manufacturing models of Firebird for 4 years, with the latest vehicle in 2002 having a combined MPG of 21.

The estimated fuel cost for the 2002 Pontiac Firebird is $3,000 per year.

Government regulators have estimated that value based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

💵 Compared to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $3,500 more on fuel driving a 2002 Pontiac Firebird.

🛢 The Pontiac Firebird will consume roughly 14 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

💨 For every mile driven, the Pontiac Firebird will emit -1 grams of CO2, which is 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 Pontiac Firebird.

The table below is a complete list of the 4 Pontiac Firebird fuel efficiency specifications we have data for.

Click any vehicle link to see a more detailed breakdown of the car, miles per gallon, emissions, and more.

VehicleCombined MPGFuel Cost
2002 Pontiac Firebird21$3,000
1986 Pontiac Firebird24$2,600
1985 Pontiac Firebird19$3,300
1984 Pontiac Firebird22$2,850

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