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1998 Pontiac Sunfire MPG & fuel economy

The 1998 Pontiac Sunfire is a subcompact car offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 25 MPG combined (21 city / 31 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 23 to 25 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 1997 model. Among 42 subcompact cars rated for 1998, it ranks 12th 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 · 31 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, 1998 #12 of 42 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1998 Pontiac Sunfire'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 13.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City218.911.2
Highway3113.27.6
Combined2510.69.4

How it ranks among 1998 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Chevrolet Metro40 MPG $1,162
  2. 2Suzuki Swift35 MPG $1,329
  3. 3Honda Civic34 MPG $1,368
  4. 4Volkswagen Beetle Diesel38 MPG $1,461
  5. 5Mitsubishi Mirage31 MPG $1,500
  6. 12Pontiac Sunfire25 MPG $1,860
  7. 42Ferrari Ferrari 45611 MPG $5,386
1998 SunfireOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,022/yr

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

Sunfire MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Sunfire		 Gas 21 MPG 31 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Sunfire		 Gas 20 MPG 30 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Sunfire		 Gas 20 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Sunfire		 Gas 20 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Sunfire		 Gas 19 MPG 30 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.2L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
92 cu ft
Cargo volume
13 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
355 g/mi

1998 Pontiac Sunfire vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet Cavalier 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Quantum Technologies Chevrolet Cavalier 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Sunfire saves $354/yr vs Volkswagen Beetle 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Sunfire saves $162/yr vs Mitsubishi Mirage 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Mirage saves $360/yr vs Volkswagen Cabrio 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Sunfire saves $78/yr vs Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Sunfire saves $162/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1998 Pontiac Sunfire?

Up to 25 MPG combined (21 city / 31 highway); ratings range from 23 to 25 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1998 Pontiac Sunfire use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1998 Pontiac Sunfire?

The 1998 Pontiac Sunfire'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 13.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1998 Pontiac Sunfire 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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