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1984Small Station WagonsRegular

1984 Pontiac 2000 Sunbird Wagon

EPA ID: 27124

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City MPG

Combined MPG

26MPG· Average

Highway MPG

Fuel Economy Overview

The 1984 Pontiac 2000 Sunbird Wagon achieves an EPA-estimated 26 MPG in combined city and highway driving, with 23 MPG in the city and 33 MPG on the highway. Powered by a 1.8L 4-cylinder engine paired with a manual 5-spd, this small station wagons .

In terms of environmental impact, the 1984 2000 Sunbird Wagon produces approximately 342 grams of CO2 per mile. This figure is measured under standardized EPA test conditions and represents tailpipe emissions only. For context, the average new vehicle sold in the United States produces approximately 400 grams of CO2 per mile, meaning this 2000 Sunbird Wagon performs better than the national average in this regard.

The estimated annual fuel cost for this vehicle is $2,300, based on 15,000 miles of driving per year and current national average fuel prices. Compared to the average new vehicle, you would save $750 over a 5-year period. This calculation accounts for differences in fuel consumption efficiency and provides a practical measure of long-term ownership costs attributable to fuel economy.

Energy DNA

Vehicle ClassSmall Station Wagons

Fuel TypeRegular

Engine1.8L 4-cyl

AspirationNaturally Aspirated

TransmissionManual 5-spd

Drive TypeN/A

Green Scorecard

CO2 Emissions342 g/mi

Start-Stop SystemNot Equipped

GHG Score-1/10

Smog RatingN/A

Est. Annual Cost$2,300

5-Year Cost DeltaSave $750

Personalized Commute CalculatorEPA defaults to 55% City / 45% Hwy

55% City45% Highway

Adjust the slider to match your daily driving habits. City driving involves stop-and-go traffic under 45mph, while highway driving represents sustained speeds over 55mph.

Your Real MPG

26.6

Impact vs EPA

$-48

/ year

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Aerodynamic Speed Penalty

EPA highway tests average roughly 48 mph. Driving at 75 mph increases aerodynamic drag exponentially. Expect your real-world highway fuel economy to drop by roughly 15-20% at interstate speeds.

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated Monthly Cost

$607/mo

Includes estimated depreciation, fuel, insurance, and state fees over 5 years. Does not include loan interest.

Annual Mileage15,000 mi

Value Depreciation

Est. value lost over 60 months

$16,800

46.1%

Fuel & Electricity

Based on National Average rates ($3.50/gal)

$10,096

27.7%

Estimated Insurance

Based on vehicle class risk profile

$9,125

25.1%

State Registration Fees

Based on National Average DMV base rates

$400

1.1%

Total 5-Year Cost$36,421

Recall Intelligence

Campaign #87V079000·1987-06-24

critical

Component: SEATS

THE METAL FLOOR PAN ANCHOR BAR COULD FATIGUE AND BREAK AROUND THE LEFT FRONT OUTER SEAT ADJUSTER STUD OF THE DRIVERS SEAT, ALLOWING THE STUD TO SEPARATE FROM THE FLOOR PAN ANCHOR BAR.

Consequence & Remedy

Consequence: DRIVERS SEAT COULD TIP REARWARD UNEXPECTEDLY; THIS COULDRESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy: INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BRACKET ON THE FLOOR PAN ANCHOR BAR AT THE LEFT FRONT OUTER SEAT ADJUSTER POSITION OF THE DRIVERS SEAT.

Campaign #84V011000·1984-02-24

critical

Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

SOME VEHICLES HAVE BUCKET SEAT BACK LOCKS THAT DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 207, ANCHORAGE OF SEATS. IN EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BACK LOCK MAY NOT FUNCTION.

Consequence & Remedy

(Based on 200,000 miles driven)

68.4 metric tons CO₂

Equivalent To:

🌳 85 tree seedlings grown for 10 yrs

✈️ 5.7 cross-country flights/yr

Data Provenance

Data directly from the EPA National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory. The combined rating is a weighted average (55% city, 45% highway). For official figures, visit fueleconomy.gov.