1996 Pontiac SunfireFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Compact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
22
MPG
Highway
33
MPG
Combined
26
MPG
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
22
Hwy
33
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $2,600/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
22
Hwy
31
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $2,700/yr
Automatic 3-spd
Regular
City
21
Hwy
29
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $2,800/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
19
Hwy
29
Comb
23
Fuel cost: $2,950/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
20
Hwy
30
Comb
23
Fuel cost: $2,950/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 33 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 22 | 31 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 29 | 23 | $2,950 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 30 | 23 | $2,950 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,600
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-1,000
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 342 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 11.4 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2.4L 4-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
- 2.2L, 4-cylinder
- Induction Type
- Port Fuel Injection, Multi-Point Fuel Injection
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
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