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Pontiac Fiero MPG
EPA fuel economy for 22 Pontiac Fiero trims sold from 1984 to 1988. Best ever: 25 MPG (1988 Fiero). Latest model year 1988: 18 to 25 MPG combined across 4 trims.
Pontiac Fiero fuel cost calculator
Enter what you pay for fuel and how far you drive in a year. The starting prices are the ones the EPA uses for its own yearly fuel-cost estimates. Every cost on this page updates as you type.
At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 1988 Pontiac Fiero to fuel is the Fiero, 2.5 L, 4 cyl (25 MPG) at $2,500 a year. The Fiero, 2.8 L, 6 cyl (18 MPG) costs $3,470, so the thriftier trim saves $970 a year and $4,850 over five years.
| 1988 trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Comb | Cost/yr | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiero | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Regular | 25 | $2,500 | cheapest |
| Fiero | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | RWD | Regular | 24 | $2,600 | +$100 |
| Fiero | 2.8 L, 6 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Regular | 19 | $3,280 | +$790 |
| Fiero | 2.8 L, 6 cyl | Auto 3-spd | RWD | Regular | 18 | $3,470 | +$970 |
Cost per year is miles per year divided by the EPA combined rating, times your fuel price; electric vehicles use the EPA's kWh per 100 miles instead. Rounded to the nearest $10. Your prices are kept in this browser only.
Pontiac Fiero MPG by year
| Year | Best combined | City | Hwy | Best trim that year | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 25 | 21 | 32 | Fiero, 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 4 |
| 1987 | 25 | 22 | 32 | Fiero, 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 4 |
| 1986 | 25 | 22 | 29 | Fiero, 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Auto 3-spd | 5 |
| 1985 | 25 | 22 | 29 | Fiero, 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Auto 3-spd | 4 |
| 1984 | 25 | 21 | 33 | Fiero, 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Manual 4-spd | 5 |
Every Pontiac Fiero trim
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | CO2 g/mi | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Fiero | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Regular | 21 | 32 | 25 | 355 | $2,500 |
| 1988 | Fiero | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | RWD | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 | 370 | $2,600 |
| 1988 | Fiero | 2.8 L, 6 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Regular | 15 | 25 | 19 | 468 | $3,280 |
| 1988 | Fiero | 2.8 L, 6 cyl | Auto 3-spd | RWD | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 | 494 | $3,470 |
| 1987 | Fiero | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Regular | 22 | 32 | 25 | 355 | $2,500 |
| 1987 | Fiero | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | RWD | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 | 370 | $2,600 |
| 1987 | Fiero | 2.8 L, 6 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Regular | 16 | 26 | 19 | 468 | $3,280 |
| 1987 | Fiero | 2.8 L, 6 cyl | Auto 3-spd | RWD | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 | 494 | $3,470 |
| 1986 | Fiero | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | RWD | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 | 355 | $2,500 |
| 1986 | Fiero | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Regular | 21 | 32 | 25 | 355 | $2,500 |
| 1986 | Fiero | 2.8 L, 6 cyl | Manual 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 | 444 | $3,120 |
| 1986 | Fiero | 2.8 L, 6 cyl | Auto 3-spd | RWD | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 | 468 | $3,280 |
| 1986 | Fiero | 2.8 L, 6 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Regular | 16 | 25 | 19 | 468 | $3,280 |
| 1985 | Fiero | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | RWD | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 | 355 | $2,500 |
| 1985 | Fiero | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Regular | 21 | 33 | 25 | 355 | $2,500 |
| 1985 | Fiero | 2.8 L, 6 cyl | Manual 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 | 468 | $3,280 |
| 1985 | Fiero | 2.8 L, 6 cyl | Auto 3-spd | RWD | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 | 494 | $3,470 |
| 1984 | Fiero | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 33 | 25 | 355 | $2,500 | |
| 1984 | Fiero | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 | 370 | $2,600 | |
| 1984 | Fiero | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 | 370 | $2,600 | |
| 1984 | Fiero | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 | 370 | $2,600 | |
| 1984 | Fiero | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 | 370 | $2,600 |
CO2 is tailpipe grams per mile from the EPA test. Fuel cost per year uses the prices and miles in the calculator above (the EPA's own prices and 15,000 miles a year until you change them); blank when the fuel has no price here (hydrogen, natural gas).
Compare with other 1988 Two Seaters
| Vehicle | Combined | City | Hwy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 Honda Civic CRX HF | 44 | 41 | 49 |
| 1988 Ford EXP | 28 | 24 | 33 |
| 1988 Subaru XT-DL | 25 | 22 | 29 |
| 1988 Toyota MR2 | 25 | 23 | 29 |
| 1988 Red Shift Ltd. Delta 204T | 23 | 19 | 31 |
| 1988 Bertone X1/9 | 22 | 20 | 26 |
Questions people ask
What is the best MPG for a Pontiac Fiero?
The most efficient Pontiac Fiero the EPA has rated is the 1988 Fiero at 25 MPG combined (21 city, 32 highway).
What MPG does the 1988 Pontiac Fiero get?
1988 Pontiac Fiero trims range from 18 to 25 MPG combined, depending on engine, transmission and drivetrain.
Which Pontiac Fiero has the worst fuel economy?
The 1988 Fiero is the lowest rated at 18 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a Pontiac Fiero for a year?
At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 1988 Pontiac Fiero to fuel is the Fiero, 2.5 L, 4 cyl (25 MPG) at $2,500 a year. The Fiero, 2.8 L, 6 cyl (18 MPG) costs $3,470, so the thriftier trim saves $970 a year and $4,850 over five years.
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