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Pontiac Firefly 1986 MPG and fuel economy
Pontiac Firefly MPG (Miles per Gallon)
| Vehicle Model | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG | Fuel Cost | Drive Type | Energy Impact | Greenhouse Gas Emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontiac Firefly 1986 Automatic 3-spd | 35 | 34 | 38 | 1500 | Front-Wheel Drive | 9 | 253 |
| Pontiac Firefly 1986 Manual 5-spd | 40 | 37 | 45 | 1300 | Front-Wheel Drive | 8 | 222 |
| Pontiac Firefly 1986 Automatic 3-spd | 36 | 34 | 39 | 1450 | Front-Wheel Drive | 9 | 246 |
| Pontiac Firefly 1986 Manual 5-spd | 40 | 37 | 45 | 1300 | Front-Wheel Drive | 8 | 222 |
Cars with similar combined MPG
| Vehicle Model |
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| Volkswagen Jetta 1986 |
Tips for more fuel-efficient Driving
- Drive Sensibly: Aggressive driving (speeding, rapid acceleration and braking) wastes gas. It can lower your gas mileage by 33% at highway speeds and by 5% around town. Sensible driving is also safer for you and others, so you may save more than gas money.
- Fuel economy feedback devices: Driver feedback devices can help you drive more efficiently. A recent study suggests that they can help the average driver improve fuel economy by about 3% and that those using them to save fuel can improve gas mileage by about 10%.
- Observe the Speed Limit: While each vehicle reaches its optimal fuel economy at a different speed (or range of speeds), gas mileage usually decreases rapidly at speeds above 50 mph. You can assume that each 5 mph you drive over 50 mph is like paying an additional $0.24 per gallon for gas.
- Remove Excess Weight: Hauling cargo on your roof increases aerodynamic drag (wind resistance) and lowers fuel economy. A large, blunt roof-top cargo box, for example, can reduce fuel economy by around 2% to 8% in city driving, 6% to 17% on the highway, and 10% to 25% at Interstate speeds (65 mph to 75 mph).