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1989 Pontiac Grand Am MPG & fuel economy

The 1989 Pontiac Grand Am is a compact car offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 25 MPG combined (21 city / 32 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 21 to 25 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 1988 model. Among 42 compact cars rated for 1989, it ranks 16th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,860 a year to fuel.

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Combined 25 MPG 21 MPG city · 32 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,860 15,000 mi/yr · $12.40 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1989 #16 of 42 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1989 Pontiac Grand Am's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 13.6 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City218.911.2
Highway3213.67.4
Combined2510.69.4

How it ranks among 1989 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Ford Escort32 MPG $1,453
  2. 2Pontiac Lemans30 MPG $1,550
  3. 3Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel34 MPG $1,632
  4. 4Volkswagen Jetta Diesel34 MPG $1,632
  5. 5Eagle Summit28 MPG $1,661
  6. 16Pontiac Grand Am25 MPG $1,860
  7. 42Mercedes-Benz 56014 MPG $4,232
1989 Grand AmOther compact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

Grand Am MPG across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Grand Am		 Gas 21 MPG 32 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Grand Am		 Gas 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Grand Am		 Gas 21 MPG 30 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Grand Am		 Gas 21 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
Grand Am		 Gas 18 MPG 28 MPG 22 MPG — $2,693
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 3-speed automatic
Grand Am		 Gas 18 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $2,821

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.3L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
91 cu ft
Cargo volume
13 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
355 g/mi

1989 Pontiac Grand Am vs. rivals

vs Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Cavalier 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Cavalier saves $72/yr vs Ford Probe 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Grand Am saves $78/yr vs Buick Skylark 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Grand Am saves $78/yr vs Toyota Camry 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Beretta 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Buick Skyhawk 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Skyhawk saves $72/yr vs Ford Tempo 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Grand Am saves $78/yr vs Mercury Topaz 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Grand Am saves $78/yr vs Subaru Sedan 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Laser 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Mitsubishi Galant 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Grand Am saves $162/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1989 Pontiac Grand Am?

Up to 25 MPG combined (21 city / 32 highway); ratings range from 21 to 25 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1989 Pontiac Grand Am use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1989 Pontiac Grand Am?

The 1989 Pontiac Grand Am's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 13.6 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1989 Pontiac Grand Am per year?

About $1,860 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.40 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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