Pontiac · 1984–1987 · Gas

Pontiac 1000 MPG by year

The EPA has rated 4 model years of the Pontiac 1000, from 1984 to 1987. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1987, at 27 MPG combined in its best configuration. The 1987 model is 12% more efficient than the median subcompact car that year (27 vs. 24 MPG).

Most efficient year198727 MPG combined
Latest (1987)27 MPG$1,722/yr to fuel
First rated (1984)27 MPG$1,722/yr at today's prices
Model years rated417 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • 1000, most efficient version
  • Range across configurations
  • Class median

Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.

Every 1000 model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
1987 Gas 27 MPG
lowest 24
24 / 31 24 — 3 $1,722
1986 Gas 27 MPG
lowest 24
24 / 31 24 — 3 $1,722
1985 Gas 27 MPG
lowest 25
24 / 31 24 — 6 $1,722
1984 Gas 27 MPG
lowest 24
24 / 31 23 — 5 $1,722

Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.

Compare 1000 model years

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Frequently asked questions

Which Pontiac 1000 year has the best fuel economy?

The 1985 Pontiac 1000, rated up to 27 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,722 a year.

What is the fuel economy of the latest Pontiac 1000?

The 1987 Pontiac 1000 is rated up to 27 MPG combined.

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