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1984 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula MPG & fuel economy

The 1984 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula is a subcompact car offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 23 MPG combined (20 city / 29 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 23 MPG. Among 65 subcompact cars rated for 1984, it ranks 33rd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,022 a year to fuel.

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Combined 23 MPG 20 MPG city · 29 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,022 15,000 mi/yr · $13.48 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1984 #33 of 65 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1984 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City208.511.8
Highway2912.38.1
Combined239.810.2

How it ranks among 1984 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Honda Civic41 MPG $1,134
  2. 2Toyota Starlet36 MPG $1,292
  3. 3Nissan Sentra Diesel41 MPG $1,354
  4. 4Plymouth Colt34 MPG $1,368
  5. 5Dodge Colt34 MPG $1,368
  6. 33Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula23 MPG $2,022
  7. 65Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental8 MPG $5,812
1984 Firebird/Trans Am/FormulaOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,022/yr

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

Firebird/Trans Am/Formula MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
— · 2.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Firebird
Gas 20 MPG 29 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
— · 2.5L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Firebird
Gas 19 MPG 27 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
— · 2.5L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual
Firebird
Gas 19 MPG 25 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
— · 2.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Firebird
Gas 16 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
— · 2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Firebird
Gas 16 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
—
Passenger volume
85 cu ft
Cargo volume
12 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
386 g/mi

1984 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula vs. rivals

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Same year, other powertrains: 1984 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Hybrid (17 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1984 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula?

Up to 23 MPG combined (20 city / 29 highway); ratings range from 18 to 23 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1984 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1984 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula?

The 1984 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1984 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula per year?

About $2,022 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $13.48 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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