Pontiac Sunbird MPG and Fuel Economy

Pontiac have been manufacturing models of Sunbird for 10 years, with the latest vehicle in 1994 having a combined MPG of 24.

The estimated fuel cost for the 1994 Pontiac Sunbird is $2,600 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 $1,500 more on fuel driving a 1994 Pontiac Sunbird.

🛢 The Pontiac Sunbird will consume roughly 12 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

💨 For every mile driven, the Pontiac Sunbird 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 Sunbird.

The table below is a complete list of the 10 Pontiac Sunbird 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
1994 Pontiac Sunbird24$2,600
1993 Pontiac Sunbird24$2,600
1992 Pontiac Sunbird23$2,700
1991 Pontiac Sunbird24$2,600
1990 Pontiac Sunbird24$2,600
1989 Pontiac Sunbird23$2,700
1988 Pontiac Sunbird20$3,700
1987 Pontiac Sunbird21$3,500
1986 Pontiac Sunbird24$2,600
1985 Pontiac Sunbird19$3,900

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