Pontiac Firebird MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Pontiac Firebird model year from 1984 to 2002 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Firebird has been offered with 3.8L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl power plants; the most efficient version is the 1986 (up to 24 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Pontiac Firebird fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined MPG | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 19–21 | 3.8L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2001 | 19–21 | 3.8L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2000 | 18–21 | 3.8L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1999 | 18–21 | 3.8L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1998 | 18–21 | 3.8L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1997 | 18–20 | 3.8L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1996 | 18–20 | 3.8L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1995 | 18–20 | 3.4L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1994 | 18–20 | 3.4L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1993 | 18–20 | 3.4L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1992 | 18–19 | 3.1L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1991 | 17–19 | 3.1L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1990 | 17–19 | 3.1L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1989 | 18–20 | 2.8L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1988 | 17–20 | 2.8L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1987 | 17–20 | 2.8L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1986 | 18–24 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1985 | 17–24 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1984 | 15–23 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
2002 Pontiac Firebird: engines & MPG
The 2002 Firebird was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.8L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firebird | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 28 | 21 MPG |
| Firebird | 3.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 29 | 21 MPG |
| Firebird | 5.7L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Firebird | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
2001 Pontiac Firebird: engines & MPG
The 2001 Firebird was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.8L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firebird/Trans Am | 3.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 28 | 21 MPG |
| Firebird/Trans Am | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 28 | 21 MPG |
| Firebird/Trans Am | 5.7L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Firebird/Trans Am | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
2000 Pontiac Firebird: engines & MPG
The 2000 Firebird was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.8L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firebird/Trans Am | 3.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 28 | 21 MPG |
| Firebird/Trans Am | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Firebird/Trans Am | 5.7L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
| Firebird/Trans Am | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
1999 Pontiac Firebird: engines & MPG
The 1999 Firebird was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.8L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firebird/Trans Am | 3.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 28 | 21 MPG |
| Firebird/Trans Am | 5.7L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Firebird/Trans Am | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Firebird/Trans Am | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
1998 Pontiac Firebird: engines & MPG
The 1998 Firebird was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.8L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firebird/Formula | 3.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 28 | 21 MPG |
| Firebird/Formula | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Firebird/Formula | 5.7L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Firebird/Formula | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
1997 Pontiac Firebird: engines & MPG
The 1997 Firebird was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.8L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firebird/Formula | 3.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 28 | 20 MPG |
| Firebird/Formula | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Firebird/Formula | 5.7L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| Firebird/Formula | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
1996 Pontiac Firebird: engines & MPG
The 1996 Firebird was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.8L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firebird/Formula | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Firebird/Formula | 3.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 28 | 20 MPG |
| Firebird/Formula | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Firebird/Formula | 5.7L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
1995 Pontiac Firebird: engines & MPG
The 1995 Firebird was EPA-rated in 7 versions (3.4L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firebird/Formula | 3.4L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Firebird/Formula | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Firebird/Formula | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Firebird/Formula | 5.7L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| Firebird/Formula | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Firebird/Formula | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Firebird/Formula | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
1994 Pontiac Firebird: engines & MPG
The 1994 Firebird was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.4L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firebird/Formula | 3.4L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Firebird/Formula | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Firebird/Formula | 5.7L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| Firebird/Formula | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
1993 Pontiac Firebird: engines & MPG
The 1993 Firebird was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.4L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firebird/Formula | 3.4L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Firebird/Formula | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Firebird/Formula | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Firebird/Formula | 5.7L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
1992 Pontiac Firebird: engines & MPG
The 1992 Firebird was EPA-rated in 7 versions (3.1L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firebird/Trans Am | 3.1L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
| Firebird/Trans Am | 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| Firebird/Trans Am | 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| Firebird/Trans Am | 3.1L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| Firebird/Trans Am | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Firebird/Trans Am | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| Firebird/Trans Am | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
1991 Pontiac Firebird: engines & MPG
The 1991 Firebird was EPA-rated in 7 versions (3.1L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firebird/Trans Am | 3.1L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
| Firebird/Trans Am | 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| Firebird/Trans Am | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| Firebird/Trans Am | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Firebird/Trans Am | 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| Firebird/Trans Am | 3.1L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| Firebird/Trans Am | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 15 | 22 | 17 MPG |
1990 Pontiac Firebird: engines & MPG
The 1990 Firebird was EPA-rated in 7 versions (3.1L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firebird/Trans Am | 3.1L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
| Firebird/Trans Am | 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Firebird/Trans Am | 3.1L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| Firebird/Trans Am | 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| Firebird/Trans Am | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| Firebird/Trans Am | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Firebird/Trans Am | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 15 | 22 | 17 MPG |
1989 Pontiac Firebird: engines & MPG
The 1989 Firebird was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.8L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firebird/Trans Am | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Firebird/Trans Am | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Firebird/Trans Am | 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| Firebird/Trans Am | 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Firebird/Trans Am | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Firebird/Trans Am | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Firebird/Trans Am | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
1988 Pontiac Firebird: engines & MPG
The 1988 Firebird was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.8L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firebird/Trans Am | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Firebird/Trans Am | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Firebird/Trans Am | 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| Firebird/Trans Am | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| Firebird/Trans Am | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| Firebird/Trans Am | 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 23 | 17 MPG |
| Firebird/Trans Am | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 15 | 22 | 17 MPG |
1987 Pontiac Firebird: engines & MPG
The 1987 Firebird was EPA-rated in 8 versions (2.8L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firebird/Trans Am/Formula | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Firebird/Trans Am/Formula | 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| Firebird/Trans Am/Formula | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Firebird/Trans Am/Formula | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| Firebird/Trans Am/Formula | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Firebird/Trans Am/Formula | 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| Firebird/Trans Am/Formula | 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 23 | 17 MPG |
| Firebird/Trans Am/Formula | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 23 | 17 MPG |
1986 Pontiac Firebird: engines & MPG
The 1986 Firebird was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firebird | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Firebird | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Firebird | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Firebird | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Firebird | 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| Firebird | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
1985 Pontiac Firebird: engines & MPG
The 1985 Firebird was EPA-rated in 11 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firebird | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 31 | 24 MPG |
| Firebird | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| Firebird | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Firebird | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Firebird | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Firebird | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Firebird | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| Firebird | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Firebird | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Firebird | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Firebird | 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 22 | 17 MPG |
1984 Pontiac Firebird: engines & MPG
The 1984 Firebird was EPA-rated in 14 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firebird | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| Firebird | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| Firebird | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| Firebird | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| Firebird | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Firebird | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Firebird | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Firebird | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Firebird | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Firebird | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Firebird | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| Firebird | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| Firebird | 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 13 | 20 | 15 MPG |
| Firebird | 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 13 | 20 | 15 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Pontiac Firebird get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined economy for the Firebird ranges from 15 to 24 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 1986 model year.
What engines does the 2002 Pontiac Firebird have?
The 2002 Firebird was EPA-rated with 3.8L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl — see the 2002 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Pontiac Firebird require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists regular and premium depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/pontiac/firebird.
Underlying ratings are public-domain EPA/DOE data from fueleconomy.gov.
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