2001 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 2001 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am.

The 2001 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am has 4 model options: Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.8 L, Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.8 L, Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L and Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L.

The 2001 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 2001 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 2001 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 2001 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am Manual 6-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 2001 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2001 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am is 20 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.8 L211728
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.8 L211728
Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L191623
Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L201725

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2001 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2001 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am is $3,400.

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 2001 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $5,500 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 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.8 L$3,000spend $3,500 more
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.8 L$3,000spend $3,500 more
Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L$3,900spend $8,000 more
Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L$3,700spend $7,000 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2001 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2001 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am will consume in one year is 15 barrels.

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

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.8 L14
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.8 L14
Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L16
Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L15

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2001 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am Emit?

The 2001 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 2001 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 4 2001 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am model options.

Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2001 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.8 L:

City MPG17
Highway MPG28
Combined MPG21
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $3,500
Fuel Cost$3,000
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3.8
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2001 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.8 L:

City MPG17
Highway MPG28
Combined MPG21
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $3,500
Fuel Cost$3,000
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3.8
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact 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 2001 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L:

City MPG16
Highway MPG23
Combined MPG19
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $8,000
Fuel Cost$3,900
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum16
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement5.7
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2001 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L:

City MPG17
Highway MPG25
Combined MPG20
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $7,000
Fuel Cost$3,700
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum15
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement5.7
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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