Photo: Pontiac Firebird Trans Am by Brian Snelson, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. It shows the model, not always this exact version.
Pontiac · model year 1984
1984 Pontiac Firebird
Subcompact · Gas · EPA class: Subcompact Cars
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The 1984 Pontiac Firebird is a gasoline subcompact car with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and a four-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA combined rating is 22 MPG, with 19 MPG in city driving and 27 MPG on the highway. EPA annual fuel cost is listed as $3050, and tailpipe emissions are 403.95 grams of CO2 per mile.
Good to know
- 22 MPG combined EPA rating
- 27 MPG highway rating
- 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine
- Four-speed automatic transmission
Watch for
- 19 MPG city rating
- EPA annual fuel cost of $3050
- 403.95 grams of CO2 per mile
- Gasoline fuel
Who it suits. Drivers comparing Pontiac subcompact cars by EPA fuel figures Buyers who prefer an automatic four-cylinder Pontiac
The 1984 Pontiac Firebird makes sense for a buyer focused on a subcompact Pontiac with automatic shifting and a four-cylinder gasoline engine. Its 22 combined MPG rating is the anchor, while the 19 city and 27 highway figures show how route mix affects fuel use. EPA puts annual fuel cost at $3050 and tailpipe CO2 at 403.95 grams per mile. Check your driving pattern before deciding whether this fuel profile fits your budget.
What it is
The 1984 Pontiac Firebird is a subcompact car from Pontiac's Firebird/Trans Am/Formula family. It uses gasoline, a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, and a four-speed automatic transmission.
Its defining EPA figure is 22 combined MPG. That rating blends the car's 19 MPG city figure with its 27 MPG highway figure.
The numbers
At 22 combined MPG, one gallon covers about 22 miles under the combined EPA measure. City driving is rated at 19 MPG, while highway driving reaches 27 MPG.
The Firebird's tailpipe output is 403.95 grams of CO2 per mile.
What it costs to run
EPA lists the Firebird's annual gasoline cost at $3050. The 22 MPG combined rating gives a simple way to relate fuel use to miles driven, while the city and highway figures show how the result can change with driving conditions.
How it compares
Its separate 19 city and 27 highway ratings help show whether your own driving is closer to stop-and-go or open-road use. Pontiac cars
Who it suits
This Firebird suits a buyer who wants a Pontiac subcompact with a gasoline four-cylinder and automatic transmission, and who can plan around an EPA annual fuel cost of $3050.
Trade-offs
The highway rating is 8 MPG higher than the city rating, so frequent urban driving will not match the car's 27 MPG highway result. Gasoline operation also means fuel spending is part of the ownership calculation.
The car's EPA class is subcompact, and its automatic transmission has four speeds. Tailpipe emissions are listed at 403.95 grams per mile.
Verdict
Choose this Firebird if its subcompact size, four-cylinder gasoline engine, and automatic transmission fit your needs. The key planning number is 22 combined MPG, with a clear split between 19 MPG in town and 27 MPG on the highway. EPA's $3050 annual fuel-cost figure makes fuel a major line in the budget. It is a straightforward match for drivers comparing older Pontiac cars by official fuel economy and emissions figures.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 22 MPG
- City MPG
- 19 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 27 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,050
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 404 g per mile
- Model year
- 1984
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Subcompact Cars
- Engine
- 2.5 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic 4-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 1984 Pontiac Firebird's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 22 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG figures?
It is rated at 19 MPG in city driving and 27 MPG on the highway.
What engine and transmission does it use?
The Firebird has a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and a four-speed automatic transmission.
How much does fuel cost per year?
EPA lists annual fuel cost at $3050.
What fuel does the Firebird use?
It runs on gasoline.
What is its EPA vehicle class?
The 1984 Firebird is classified as a subcompact car.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it produce?
Its listed tailpipe output is 403.95 grams of CO2 per mile.
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