Model year guide

1985 Pontiac Firebird

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1985 Pontiac Firebird is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1985 Pontiac Firebird at a glance

Combined17–24 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1985 Pontiac Firebird MPG & running costs

Combined17–24 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway24 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,536
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
Transmission3 options
Passenger volume84 cu ft
Cargo volume12 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$5,682 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 11 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1985 Pontiac Firebird costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,680
Fuel only$17,680
Per mile$0.24

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1985 Pontiac Firebird vehicles on record

1985 Pontiac Firebird1G2FS87S2FL609998

Other Pontiac Firebird model years

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1985 Pontiac Firebird — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1985 Pontiac Firebird get?

The 1985 Pontiac Firebird has U.S. EPA estimates of 17–24 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (11 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.