1988 Pontiac Sunbird WagonFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Station WagonsFront-Wheel Drive

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City

MPG

Highway

MPG

Combined

MPG

Trim Comparison

Manual 5-spd

Regular

City

Hwy

Comb

Fuel cost: $2,500/yr

Automatic 3-spd

Regular

City

Hwy

Comb

Fuel cost: $2,700/yr

Trim	Engine	City	Hwy	Combined	Fuel Cost/yr
Manual 5-spd	Regular	23	34	27	$2,500
Automatic 3-spd	Regular	23	29	25	$2,700

Annual Fuel Cost

$2,500

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

5-Year Fuel Savings

$-500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10

GHG Score: -1/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions: 329 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption: 11.0 barrels

Specifications

Engine: 2L 4-cyl
Transmission: 3-speed Automatic
Drivetrain: FWD
Body Style: Wagon

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

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size: 2L, 4-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$2,494/yr

California

$5.957/gal$3,309/yr

Texas

$3.888/gal$2,160/yr

Florida

$4.136/gal$2,298/yr

New York

$4.522/gal$2,512/yr

Ohio

$4.510/gal$2,506/yr

Washington

$5.591/gal$3,106/yr

Colorado

$4.618/gal$2,566/yr

Minnesota

$4.344/gal$2,413/yr

Massachusetts

$4.448/gal$2,471/yr

State	Gas Price	Annual Cost	vs. National Avg
National AvgEPA default	$4.490/gal	$2,494/yr	—
California	$5.957/gal	$3,309/yrHIGHEST	+$815
Texas	$3.888/gal	$2,160/yrLOWEST	$-334
Florida	$4.136/gal	$2,298/yr	$-196
New York	$4.522/gal	$2,512/yr	+$18
Ohio	$4.510/gal	$2,506/yr	+$12
Washington	$5.591/gal	$3,106/yr	+$612
Colorado	$4.618/gal	$2,566/yr	+$72
Minnesota	$4.344/gal	$2,413/yr	$-81
Massachusetts	$4.448/gal	$2,471/yr	$-23