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Pontiac · model year 1984
1984 Pontiac Parisienne
Large · Gas · EPA class: Large Cars
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The 1984 Pontiac Parisienne is a large gasoline car rated at 17 MPG combined. It returns 15 MPG in city driving and 20 MPG on the highway. The EPA annual fuel cost is $3,950, and tailpipe emissions are 522.76 grams per mile. Power comes from a 3.8-liter six-cylinder and three-speed automatic transmission.
Good to know
- 20 MPG highway rating
- 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine
- Three-speed automatic transmission
- Large-car body and class
Watch for
- 15 MPG city rating
- 17 MPG combined fuel economy
- $3,950 EPA annual fuel cost
- 522.76 grams of CO2 per mile
Who it suits. Large-car shoppers comfortable with gasoline running costs Drivers with regular highway travel
The 1984 Pontiac Parisienne makes sense for a buyer focused on a large Pontiac body and willing to plan around fuel use. Its 17 MPG combined rating is the practical headline, with city driving dropping to 15 MPG and highway travel reaching 20 MPG. A stated $3,950 annual fuel cost and 522.76 grams of CO2 per mile frame the ownership trade-off. The 3.8-liter six-cylinder and three-speed automatic keep the setup simple, but they do not change the need for a fuel budget.
What it is
The Parisienne is Pontiac’s 1984 large car. It uses gasoline, a 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine, and a three-speed automatic transmission.
Its defining EPA figure is 17 MPG combined, a single estimate that sits between its city and highway ratings.
The numbers
The city rating is 15 MPG. The highway rating is 20 MPG, so steadier highway travel uses less fuel than stop-and-go driving.
Tailpipe output is listed at 522.76 grams of CO2 per mile.
What it costs to run
The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $3,950. That gives this gasoline Parisienne a clear running-cost number to weigh against its 17 MPG combined rating.
How it compares
Use 17 MPG combined as the Parisienne’s reference point when comparing large cars. Its 15 city and 20 highway figures show how the result changes with driving conditions.
For a broader look at Pontiac models, see Pontiac cars.
Who it suits
This car suits someone seeking a large Pontiac and who can accept gasoline use measured at 17 MPG combined.
It makes more sense for drivers whose trips include highway miles, where its rating rises to 20 MPG.
Trade-offs
The Parisienne’s 3.8-liter six-cylinder and automatic transmission are paired with modest fuel economy: 15 MPG in city driving and 20 MPG on the highway.
The trade-off is also financial and environmental. The listed annual fuel cost is $3,950, with tailpipe emissions of 522.76 grams per mile.
Verdict
Choose the 1984 Pontiac Parisienne if you want a large gasoline car and your budget can carry its stated yearly fuel bill. The 17 MPG combined result is the key ownership number, while the 20 MPG highway figure favors longer, steadier trips. City-heavy use is less favorable at 15 MPG. Its straightforward powertrain is a 3.8-liter six-cylinder with a three-speed automatic, making fuel consumption the central compromise.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 17 MPG
- City MPG
- 15 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,950
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 523 g per mile
- Model year
- 1984
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Large Cars
- Engine
- 3.8 L 6-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic 3-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 1984 Pontiac Parisienne’s combined MPG?
It is rated at 17 MPG combined.
What city and highway MPG does it get?
The Parisienne is rated at 15 MPG in the city and 20 MPG on the highway.
How much fuel cost is listed each year?
The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $3,950.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It has a 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine with a three-speed automatic transmission.
What kind of car is the Parisienne?
It is a Pontiac car from model year 1984, classified by the EPA as a large car.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it emit?
Its listed tailpipe output is 522.76 grams of CO2 per mile.
Where can I see other Pontiac models?
Browse [[list:pontiac-cars|Pontiac cars]] to consider other Pontiac models.
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