Model year guide

1989 Pontiac firebird

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1989 Pontiac firebird is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1989 Pontiac firebird at a glance

Combined18–20 mpg

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

1989 Pontiac firebird MPG & running costs

Combined18–20 mpg
City15 mpg
Highway24 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,993
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
Passenger volume85 cu ft
Cargo volume12 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$7,964 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 7 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 1989 Pontiac firebird costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$19,965
Fuel only$19,965
Per mile$0.27

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.

1989 Pontiac firebird trims & engines on record

Trims
TRANS AM
Engines
5.0L 8-cyl

1989 Pontiac firebird vehicles on record

Other Pontiac firebird model years

1989 Pontiac firebird — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1989 Pontiac firebird get?

The 1989 Pontiac firebird has U.S. EPA estimates of 18–20 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (7 versions).

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