Model year guide

1989 Pontiac Sunbird

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

1989 Pontiac Sunbird at a glance

Combined20–27 mpg

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

1989 Pontiac Sunbird MPG & running costs

Combined20–27 mpg
City20 mpg
Highway29 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,313
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd or Manual 5-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume91 cu ft
Cargo volume13 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$4,563 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 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 Sunbird costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,565
Fuel only$16,565
Per mile$0.22

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 Sunbird vehicles on record

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Other Pontiac Sunbird model years

1991 1984

1989 Pontiac Sunbird — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1989 Pontiac Sunbird get?

The 1989 Pontiac Sunbird has U.S. EPA estimates of 20–27 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

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