1988 Pontiac Sunbird Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1988 Pontiac Sunbird (20–27 MPG combined) across 10 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Subcompact Cars, Compact Cars, Small Station Wagons
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Transmissions
- Automatic 3-spd, Manual 5-spd
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 2.0 L
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline, Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 20–27 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,500–$4,100
- 5-year fuel cost
- −$8,500 to −$500 more than average
- Configurations
- 10
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl 2.0 L · Premium Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25–28 | 20–22 | $3,750–$4,100 | — |
| 4-cyl 2.0 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 21–23 | 29–34 | 24–27 | $2,500–$2,800 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost | 5-YR COST | FE | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunbird | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 3-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 | −$8,500 | — | — |
| Sunbird | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 3-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 29 | 25 | $2,700 | −$1,500 | — | — |
| Sunbird | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 28 | 22 | $3,750 | −$6,750 | — | — |
| Sunbird | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 34 | 27 | $2,500 | −$500 | — | — |
| Sunbird Convertible | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 3-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 | −$8,500 | — | — |
| Sunbird Convertible | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 3-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,800 | −$2,000 | — | — |
| Sunbird Convertible | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,900 | −$7,500 | — | — |
| Sunbird Convertible | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 31 | 25 | $2,700 | −$1,500 | — | — |
| Sunbird Wagon | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 3-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 29 | 25 | $2,700 | −$1,500 | — | — |
| Sunbird Wagon | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 34 | 27 | $2,500 | −$500 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 1988 Pontiac Sunbird?
According to EPA data, the 1988 Pontiac Sunbird is rated at 20–27 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 1988 Pontiac Sunbird have?
The EPA data lists 4 cylinders for this vehicle.
What fuel type does the 1988 Pontiac Sunbird use?
It is offered with Premium Gasoline and Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 1988 Pontiac Sunbird?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,500 to $4,100.
How much will the 1988 Pontiac Sunbird cost in fuel over 5 years?
According to EPA estimates, the 1988 Pontiac Sunbird 5-year fuel-cost difference is −$8,500 to −$500 relative to the average new vehicle (negative values mean the vehicle costs more than average).