Pontiac · 1987–1989 · Gas
Pontiac Safari MPG by year
The EPA has rated 3 model years of the Pontiac Safari, from 1987 to 1989. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1989, at 18 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 1989 model is 6% more efficient than the best 1987 model (18 vs. 17 MPG). The 1989 model is about as efficient as the median wagon (18 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Safari, 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 Safari model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Gas | 18 MPG | 15 / 22 | 18 | — | 1 | $2,583 |
| 1988 | Gas | 18 MPG | 15 / 22 | 21 | — | 1 | $2,583 |
| 1987 | Gas | 17 MPG | 15 / 22 | 21 | — | 1 | $2,735 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
Compare Safari model years
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Frequently asked questions
Which Pontiac Safari year has the best fuel economy?
The 1988 Pontiac Safari, rated up to 18 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $2,583 a year.
Which Pontiac Safari year has the worst fuel economy?
The 1987 model, whose most efficient version is rated 17 MPG combined (about $2,735 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Pontiac Safari?
The 1989 Pontiac Safari is rated up to 18 MPG combined.