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Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
3 model years · 2000–2002
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula for 3 model years, 2000 to 2002. Across those years its combined rating runs 18–21 MPG. The latest model year, 2002, has 4 configurations rated 19–21 MPG combined and costing $3,110–$4,230 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2002 Firebird 3.8L 6-cyl RWD, at 21 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 23 MPG in 1984.
Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2000-2002 (4th gen) Generation page | ||
| 2002 | 19–21 | $3,110–$4,230 |
| 2001 | 19–21 | $3,110–$4,230 |
| 2000 | 18–21 | $3,110–$4,460 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula generations
1 generations between 2000 and 2002. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2002 powertrain options
Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula MPG history, 1984–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 18–21 |
| 1998 | 18–21 |
| 1997 | 18–20 |
| 1996 | 18–20 |
| 1995 | 18–20 |
| 1994 | 18–20 |
| 1993 | 18–20 |
| 1992 | 18–19 |
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| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 17–19 |
| 1990 | 17–19 |
| 1989 | 17–20 |
| 1988 | 17–20 |
| 1987 | 17–20 |
| 1986 | 18–24 |
| 1985 | 17–24 |
| 1984 | 15–23 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula run 18–21 MPG across model years 2000 to 2002. The latest year, 2002, is rated 19–21 MPG.
Which Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2002 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Firebird 3.8L 6-cyl RWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 21 MPG.
How much does a Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula cost to fuel per year?
For MY2002, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,110–$4,230 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,110.
Has the Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula's fuel economy improved over time?
Not much. The most efficient configuration is rated 21 MPG in both 2000 and 2002. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 23 MPG.