Pontiac 1000 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Pontiac 1000 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 1984 to 1987. Across those years its best rated version returned 36 mpg (1984) and its thirstiest returned 24 mpg (1984). The EPA record holds 21 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Subcompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 8 | 36 mpg | 24 mpg | #5 of 57 (93th pct) | n/a | Regular, Diesel | Subcompact Cars |
| 1985 | 7 | 36 mpg | 25 mpg | #3 of 57 (96th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular, Diesel | Subcompact Cars |
| 1986 | 3 | 27 mpg | 24 mpg | #19 of 59 (69th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 1987 | 3 | 27 mpg | 24 mpg | #20 of 72 (73th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Pontiac 1000 placed highest in 1985 at #3 of 57, and lowest in 1987 at #20 of 72. It spent 4 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 21 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 1.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 22 | 28 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 1987 | 1.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 24 | 31 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 329.14814814814815 | n/a |
| 1987 | 1.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 23 | 32 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 329.14814814814815 | n/a |
| 1986 | 1.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 22 | 28 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 1986 | 1.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 23 | 31 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 341.8076923076923 | n/a |
| 1986 | 1.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 24 | 31 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 329.14814814814815 | n/a |
| 1985 | 1.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 23 | 28 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 1985 | 1.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 23 | 29 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 341.8076923076923 | n/a |
| 1985 | 1.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 23 | 31 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 341.8076923076923 | n/a |
| 1985 | 1.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 23 | 30 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 341.8076923076923 | n/a |
| 1985 | 1.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 24 | 31 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 329.14814814814815 | n/a |
| 1985 | 1.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 24 | 33 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 329.14814814814815 | n/a |
| 1985 | 1.8L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Diesel | 1.8L 4-cyl, Diesel | 33 | 41 | 36 | 319.4 | 9.9 | $2,500 | 282.77777777777777 | n/a |
| 1984 | 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 22 | 27 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 1984 | 1.6L 4-cyl Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 23 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 1984 | 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 23 | 30 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 341.8076923076923 | n/a |
| 1984 | 1.6L 4-cyl Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 24 | 31 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 329.14814814814815 | n/a |
| 1984 | 1.6L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 24 | 33 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 329.14814814814815 | n/a |
| 1984 | 1.8L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Diesel | (DIESEL), Diesel | 28 | 33 | 30 | 383.3 | 11.9 | $3,000 | 339.3333333333333 | n/a |
| 1984 | 1.8L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Diesel | (DIESEL), Diesel | 33 | 42 | 36 | 319.4 | 9.9 | $2,500 | 282.77777777777777 | n/a |
| 1984 | 1.8L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Diesel | (DIESEL) CA model, Diesel | 33 | 41 | 36 | 319.4 | 9.9 | $2,500 | 282.77777777777777 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 → 1986 | 36 → 27 mpg | -9 mpg | 426 gal |
What 1000 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1987 Pontiac 1000 burns 426 to 479 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,278 | $1,438 | $160 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,491 | $1,677 | $186 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,704 | $1,917 | $213 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1987 model year is $2,300 to $2,600 a year in fuel, or $1,750 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Subcompact Cars
Across the 461 nameplates EPA classifies as Subcompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 24 mpg. At 27 mpg the Pontiac 1000 is 3 mpg better the median, which is worth about $186 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Subcompact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Pontiac nameplates
Every Pontiac model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.