- Newest year: 2002
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2000-2002 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 18–21 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 small car configurations, MY2002. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2002 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula at a glance
The 2000-2002 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula covers 3 model years in the EPA database (12 configurations in all), rated 18–21 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2002, costs about $3,110 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Firebird 3.8L 6-cyl RWD (21 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001 and 2002.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2002 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula by model year
What the 2002 Firebird 3.8L 6-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$259
$3,110 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.18
Per 100 miles
$20.73
Five years
$15,550
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$160less a year
Class median $3,270 a year, MY2002
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2002 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2001: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,110.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firebird 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 3.8L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 28 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Firebird 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd | 3.8L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 29 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Firebird 5.7L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 5.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,020 |
| Firebird 5.7L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd | 5.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $4,230 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2001 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula MPG
19–21 MPG · $3,110–$4,230/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,110.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firebird/Trans Am 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 3.8L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 28 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Firebird/Trans Am 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd | 3.8L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 28 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Firebird/Trans Am 5.7L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 5.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,020 |
| Firebird/Trans Am 5.7L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd | 5.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $4,230 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2000 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula MPG
18–21 MPG · $3,110–$4,460/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firebird/Trans Am 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 3.8L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 28 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Firebird/Trans Am 3.8L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd | 3.8L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Firebird/Trans Am 5.7L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 5.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 16 | 25 | 19 | $4,230 |
| Firebird/Trans Am 5.7L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd | 5.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,460 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Firebird 3.8L 6-cyl RWD: $4,230 in California and $2,710 in Texas, a $1,520 difference.
- California $4,230
- Washington $3,920
- New York $3,110
- Florida $2,940
- Texas $2,710
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2002 small car models.
Generations
- 2000-2002 (4th gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2002 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula get?
EPA rates the 2000-2002 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula at 18–21 MPG combined across 12 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2002 Firebird 3.8L 6-cyl RWD, is rated 21 MPG (17 city, 28 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2002 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula?
Every model year of the 2000-2002 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula tops out at 21 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2002 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001 and 2002.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2002 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Firebird 3.8L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,110 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $3,110–$4,230 a year. That is a $1,120 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2002 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula 100 miles?
About $20.73 per 100 miles for the Firebird 3.8L 6-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $20.73 and $28.20 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2002 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Firebird 3.8L 6-cyl RWD is rated 17 city and 28 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 11 MPG.
How does the 2002 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula compare with other small car configurations?
The Firebird 3.8L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,110 a year to fuel, $160 less than the class median of $3,270, and less than 5 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 331 rated small car configurations for MY2002, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2002 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula different from the 2001 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,110. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2002 against 4 configurations for 2001. See the 2001 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula for that year.