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1992 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula MPG & fuel economy

The 1992 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula is a subcompact car offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 19 MPG combined (16 city / 25 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 19 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1991 model. Among 60 subcompact cars rated for 1992, it ranks 41st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,447 a year to fuel.

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Combined 19 MPG 16 MPG city · 25 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,447 15,000 mi/yr · $16.32 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1992 #41 of 60 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1992 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 10.6 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City166.814.7
Highway2510.69.4
Combined198.112.4

How it ranks among 1992 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Geo Metro47 MPG $989
  2. 2Honda Civic43 MPG $1,081
  3. 3Chevrolet Sprint40 MPG $1,162
  4. 4Pontiac Firefly40 MPG $1,162
  5. 5Suzuki Swift40 MPG $1,162
  6. 41Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula19 MPG $2,447
  7. 60Mercedes-Benz 56011 MPG $5,386
1992 Firebird/Trans Am/FormulaOther subcompact carsClass median: $1,938/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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3 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 3.1L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Firebird/Trans Am
Gas 16 MPG 25 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
RWD · 3.1L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Firebird/Trans Am
Gas 15 MPG 24 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
RWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Firebird/Trans Am
Gas 15 MPG 23 MPG 18 MPG — $3,292

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
3.1L 6-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Passenger volume
84 cu ft
Cargo volume
12 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
468 g/mi

1992 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula vs. rivals

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Same year, other powertrains: 1992 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Hybrid (18 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1992 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula?

Up to 19 MPG combined (16 city / 25 highway); ratings range from 18 to 19 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1992 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1992 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula?

The 1992 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 10.6 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1992 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula per year?

About $2,447 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $16.32 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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