1988 Pontiac Turbo Firefly MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1988 Pontiac Turbo Firefly.

The 1988 Pontiac Turbo Firefly runs on regular gasoline and is in the Minicompact Cars car class.

Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 1988 Pontiac Turbo Firefly is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1988 Pontiac Turbo Firefly Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 1988 Pontiac Turbo Firefly gets up to 31 miles per gallon in the city, and 39 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 1988 Pontiac Turbo Firefly is 34 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1988 Pontiac Turbo Firefly?

The estimated fuel costs for the 1988 Pontiac Turbo Firefly is $1,850 per year.

That value has 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.

If you were to compare a 1988 Pontiac Turbo Firefly to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $2,250 on fuel.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1988 Pontiac Turbo Firefly Consume?

The 1988 Pontiac Turbo Firefly will consume roughly 9 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

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

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 1988 Pontiac Turbo Firefly.

City MPG 31
Highway MPG 39
Combined MPG 34
Save/Spend vs Average Car Save 2,250
Fuel Cost $1,850
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 9
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 3
Transmission Manual 5-spd
Vehicle Class Minicompact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? Yes

Related Pontiac Models from 1988

If you're interested in other Pontiac models from 1988, you can find them in the table below. You can click the model link to find miles per gallon and emission information for that model.

Disclaimer

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