Pontiac Fiero MPG by year — every rating on record
The Pontiac Fiero has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 1984 to 1988. Across those years its best rated version returned 25 mpg (1984) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (1985). The EPA record holds 22 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Two Seaters.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 5 | 25 mpg | 24 mpg | #3 of 13 (83th pct) | n/a | Regular | Two Seaters |
| 1985 | 4 | 25 mpg | 18 mpg | #5 of 19 (78th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Two Seaters |
| 1986 | 5 | 25 mpg | 19 mpg | #4 of 20 (84th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Two Seaters |
| 1987 | 4 | 25 mpg | 18 mpg | #4 of 24 (87th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Two Seaters |
| 1988 | 4 | 25 mpg | 18 mpg | #4 of 26 (88th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Two Seaters |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Pontiac Fiero placed highest in 1984 at #3 of 13, and lowest in 1985 at #5 of 19. It spent 5 of its 5 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1988 | 2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 25 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1988 | 2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 21 | 28 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 1988 | 2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 21 | 32 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 26 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 21 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 22 | 32 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 1986 | 2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1986 | 2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 25 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1986 | 2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1986 | 2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 22 | 29 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 1986 | 2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 21 | 32 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 1985 | 2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1985 | 2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1985 | 2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 22 | 29 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 1985 | 2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 21 | 33 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular | (CAL)(FFS) | 21 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.5L 4-cyl Manual 4-spd Regular | (CAL)(FFS) | 21 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 21 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.5L 4-cyl Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 21 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.5L 4-cyl Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 21 | 33 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 355.48 | n/a |
What Fiero fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1988 Pontiac Fiero burns 460 to 639 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 | $1,380 | $1,917 | $537 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,610 | $2,236 | $626 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,840 | $2,556 | $716 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1988 model year is $2,500 to $3,450 a year in fuel, or $1,750 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Two Seaters
Across the 263 nameplates EPA classifies as Two Seaters, the median best combined rating is 18 mpg. At 25 mpg the Pontiac Fiero is 7 mpg better the median, which is worth about $626 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Two Seaters 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.