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1985 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Hybrid MPG & fuel economy

The 1985 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Hybrid is a subcompact car offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 17 MPG combined (14 city / 20 highway) on regular gasoline. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1984 model. Among 63 subcompact cars rated for 1985, it ranks 51st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,735 a year to fuel.

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Combined 17 MPG 14 MPG city · 20 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,735 15,000 mi/yr · $18.24 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1985 #51 of 63 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1985 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Hybrid's fuel average is 7.2 km/L (13.8 L/100 km), or 17 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City146.016.8
Highway208.511.8
Combined177.213.8

How it ranks among 1985 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Chevrolet Sprint42 MPG $1,107
  2. 2Pontiac Firefly42 MPG $1,107
  3. 3Suzuki SA 31042 MPG $1,107
  4. 4Isuzu 750C/I-Mark35 MPG $1,329
  5. 5Chevrolet Spectrum35 MPG $1,329
  6. 51Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Hybrid17 MPG $2,735
  7. 63Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante8 MPG $5,812
1985 Firebird/Trans Am/Formula HybridOther subcompact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Hybrid MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Firebird
Hybrid 14 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual
Firebird
Hybrid 14 MPG 22 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
5.0L 8-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Passenger volume
84 cu ft
Cargo volume
12 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
523 g/mi

1985 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Hybrid vs. rivals

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Same year, other powertrains: 1985 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula (24 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1985 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Hybrid?

Up to 17 MPG combined (14 city / 20 highway).

What fuel does the 1985 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Hybrid use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1985 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Hybrid?

The 1985 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Hybrid's fuel average is 7.2 km/L (13.8 L/100 km), or 17 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1985 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Hybrid per year?

About $2,735 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $18.24 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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