1987 Pontiac FireflyFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Subcompact CarsFront-Wheel Drive

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

Combined

MPG

Trim Comparison

Manual 5-spd

Regular

City

Hwy

Comb

Fuel cost: $1,750/yr

Automatic 3-spd

Regular

City

Hwy

Comb

Fuel cost: $2,000/yr

Trim	Engine	City	Hwy	Combined	Fuel Cost/yr
Manual 5-spd	Regular	36	43	39	$1,750
Automatic 3-spd	Regular	32	36	34	$2,000

Annual Fuel Cost

$1,750

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings

$3,250

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10

GHG Score: -1/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions: 228 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption: 7.6 barrels

Specifications

Engine: 1L 3-cyl
Transmission: 3-speed Automatic
Drivetrain: FWD
Body Style: Sedan
GVWR: Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size: 1L, 3-cylinder
Induction Type: Port Fuel Injection
Fuel Type: Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default

$4.490/gal$1,727/yr

California

$5.957/gal$2,291/yr

Texas

$3.888/gal$1,495/yr

Florida

$4.136/gal$1,591/yr

New York

$4.522/gal$1,739/yr

Ohio

$4.510/gal$1,735/yr

Washington

$5.591/gal$2,150/yr

Colorado

$4.618/gal$1,776/yr

Minnesota

$4.344/gal$1,671/yr

Massachusetts

$4.448/gal$1,711/yr

State	Gas Price	Annual Cost	vs. National Avg
National AvgEPA default	$4.490/gal	$1,727/yr	—
California	$5.957/gal	$2,291/yrHIGHEST	+$564
Texas	$3.888/gal	$1,495/yrLOWEST	$-232
Florida	$4.136/gal	$1,591/yr	$-136
New York	$4.522/gal	$1,739/yr	+$12
Ohio	$4.510/gal	$1,735/yr	+$8
Washington	$5.591/gal	$2,150/yr	+$423
Colorado	$4.618/gal	$1,776/yr	+$49
Minnesota	$4.344/gal	$1,671/yr	$-56
Massachusetts	$4.448/gal	$1,711/yr	$-16