Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula MPG and Fuel Economy

Pontiac have been manufacturing models of Firebird/Trans Am/Formula for 1 year, with the latest vehicle in 1987 having a combined MPG of 18.

The estimated fuel cost for the 1987 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula is $3,500 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 $6,000 more on fuel driving a 1987 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula.

🛢 The Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula will consume roughly 17 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

💨 For every mile driven, the Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula 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/Trans Am/Formula.

The table below is a complete list of the 1 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula 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
1987 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula18$3,500

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