1989 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am MPG and Fuel Economy
On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1989 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am.
The 1989 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am has 7 model options: Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L, Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L, Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L, Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L, Manual 5-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L, Manual 5-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L and Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L.
The 1989 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.
The 1989 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.
The 1989 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.
The 1989 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.
The 1989 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am Manual 5-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.
The 1989 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am Manual 5-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.
The 1989 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.
🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1989 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am Get?
Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1989 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am is 18 miles per gallon.
The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:
| Model Option | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L | 20 | 17 | 25 |
| Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L | 19 | 16 | 24 |
| Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L | 18 | 15 | 24 |
| Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L | 18 | 15 | 23 |
| Manual 5-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L | 18 | 15 | 23 |
| Manual 5-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L | 18 | 15 | 24 |
| Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L | 18 | 15 | 23 |
💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1989 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am?
The average fuel costs for all models of the 1989 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am is $3,679.
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 1989 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $6,893 more on fuel.
The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:
| Model Option | Fuel Cost | 5-Year Save/Spend |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L | $3,150 | spend $4,250 more |
| Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L | $3,300 | spend $5,000 more |
| Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L | $3,500 | spend $6,000 more |
| Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L | $4,100 | spend $9,000 more |
| Manual 5-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L | $3,500 | spend $6,000 more |
| Manual 5-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L | $4,100 | spend $9,000 more |
| Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L | $4,100 | spend $9,000 more |
🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1989 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am Consume?
Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1989 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am will consume in one year is 17 barrels.
The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.
| Model Option | Barrels |
|---|---|
| Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L | 15 |
| Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L | 16 |
| Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L | 17 |
| Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L | 17 |
| Manual 5-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L | 17 |
| Manual 5-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L | 17 |
| Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L | 17 |
💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1989 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am Emit?
The 1989 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am 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 1989 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am.
Overview
The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 7 1989 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am model options.
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1989 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L:
| City MPG | 17 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 25 |
| Combined MPG | 20 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $4,250 |
| Fuel Cost | $3,150 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Regular |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 15 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement | 2.8 |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
| Vehicle Class | Subcompact Cars |
| 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 1989 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L:
| City MPG | 16 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 24 |
| Combined MPG | 19 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $5,000 |
| Fuel Cost | $3,300 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Regular |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 16 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement | 2.8 |
| Transmission | Manual 5-spd |
| Vehicle Class | Subcompact Cars |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | No |
Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1989 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L:
| City MPG | 15 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 24 |
| Combined MPG | 18 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $6,000 |
| Fuel Cost | $3,500 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Regular |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 17 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Displacement | 5 |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
| Vehicle Class | Subcompact Cars |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | No |
Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1989 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L:
| City MPG | 15 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 23 |
| Combined MPG | 18 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $9,000 |
| Fuel Cost | $4,100 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Premium |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 17 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Displacement | 5 |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
| Vehicle Class | Subcompact Cars |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | No |
Manual 5-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1989 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am Manual 5-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L:
| City MPG | 15 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 23 |
| Combined MPG | 18 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $6,000 |
| Fuel Cost | $3,500 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Regular |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 17 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Displacement | 5 |
| Transmission | Manual 5-spd |
| Vehicle Class | Subcompact Cars |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | No |
Manual 5-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1989 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am Manual 5-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L:
| City MPG | 15 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 24 |
| Combined MPG | 18 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $9,000 |
| Fuel Cost | $4,100 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Premium |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 17 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Displacement | 5 |
| Transmission | Manual 5-spd |
| Vehicle Class | Subcompact Cars |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | No |
Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1989 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L:
| City MPG | 15 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 23 |
| Combined MPG | 18 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $9,000 |
| Fuel Cost | $4,100 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Premium |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 17 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Displacement | 5.7 |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
| Vehicle Class | Subcompact Cars |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | No |
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