Pontiac Sunburst: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Pontiac Sunburst across 4 model years, from the 1986 Pontiac Sunburst through the 1989 Pontiac Sunburst. The most recent 1989 Pontiac Sunburst returns 33 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 1986 Pontiac Sunburst at 34 MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Pontiac Sunburst page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Pontiac Sunburst. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 1989 Pontiac Sunburst | 33 MPG | 31 MPG | 37 MPG | $1,800 |
| 1988 | 1988 Pontiac Sunburst | 33 MPG | 31 MPG | 37 MPG | $1,800 |
| 1987 | 1987 Pontiac Sunburst | 33 MPG | 31 MPG | 37 MPG | $1,800 |
| 1986 | 1986 Pontiac Sunburst | 34 MPG | 32 MPG | 38 MPG | $1,750 |
How the Pontiac Sunburst compares against the Subcompact Cars class
Buyers usually compare the Pontiac Sunburst against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Subcompact Cars class for the 1989 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.