Pontiac

Pontiac 6000

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The official data lists 51 versions of the Pontiac 6000 (1984–1991), in the United States. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data: 1984–1991
Markets: United States
Engines: 2.5 L to 4.3 L
Fuels: Petrol, Diesel
Lowest consumption (United States): 9.0 L/100 km (EPA)

What was the Pontiac 6000?

The Pontiac 6000 was a mid-size family car, offered as a sedan and wagon. Its roomy, practical layout suited everyday trips and longer journeys, while the wagon added useful cargo space. It used GM’s front-wheel-drive A-body platform and was sold as a single generation from 1984 to 1991.

Engines and power

In the United States, the 6000’s engine range ran from 2.5 L to 4.3 L, with petrol and diesel options. Pontiac also offered the sportier STE trim.

How economical was the Pontiac 6000?

The best combined EPA rating was 26 MPG. The lowest listed consumption is 9 L/100 km. These are EPA figures for the US market; European WLTP and NEDC procedures and Canada’s 5-cycle test measure fuel use differently.

Where was the Pontiac 6000 sold?

The Pontiac 6000 was offered in the United States as a sedan and wagon, giving the model a place among the brand’s practical passenger cars.

Questions and answers

When was the Pontiac 6000 sold?

Its first generation ran from 1984 to 1991.

What engines did the Pontiac 6000 have?

The US range included petrol and diesel engines from 2.5 L to 4.3 L.

What was its best official fuel economy?

Its best combined EPA rating was 26 MPG, and its lowest listed consumption was 9 L/100 km.

6000 first generation (1984–1991)

Pontiac 6000 first generation — Photo: Kevauto / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Model codes: A-body · Sold in: United States · References: en.wikipedia.org, automobile-catalog.com

United States 51 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
1991(FFS), CLKUP	2.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1991(FFS), CLKUP	2.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA	251 g/km
1990–1991(FFS), CLKUP	3.1 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1991(FFS), CLKUP	3.1 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1990(FFS), CLKUP	2.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA	240 g/km
1990(FFS), CLKUP	2.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1990(FFS), CLKUP	3.1 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
1990(FFS), CLKUP	3.1 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1989(FFS), CLKUP	2.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA	240 g/km
1989(FFS), CLKUP	2.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA	230 g/km
1988–1989(FFS), CLKUP	2.8 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1988–1989(FFS), CLKUP	2.8 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1989(FFS), CLKUP	2.8 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1989(FFS), CLKUP	3.1 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
1988(FFS), CLKUP	2.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA	230 g/km
1988(FFS), CLKUP	2.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA	251 g/km
1987–1988(FFS), SIL	2.8 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1988(FFS), SIL	2.8 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1988(FFS), CLKUP	3.1 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
1986–1987(FFS)	2.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA	240 g/km
1987(FFS)	2.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1987(FFS)	2.8 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1987(FFS)	2.8 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1987(FFS), SIL	2.8 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1987(FFS)	2.8 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1986(FFS)	2.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1985–1986(FFS) CA model · (FFS)	2.8 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1985–1986(FFS)	2.8 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1986(FFS)	2.8 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1985–1986(FFS)	2.8 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
1986(FFS)	2.8 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1986(FFS)	2.8 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1985(FFS)	2.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA	230 g/km
1985(FFS)	2.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA	251 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model	2.8 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1985(FFS)	2.8 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1985(FFS)	2.8 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1985(FFS)	2.8 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1985(FFS)	2.8 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1985CA model	4.3 L	Diesel	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA	243 g/km
1985	4.3 L	Diesel	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA	243 g/km
1984(FFS) · (FFS) CA model	2.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	–	23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA	240 g/km
1984(FFS)	2.8 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	–	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1984(FFS)	2.8 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	–	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
1984(FFS)	2.8 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	–	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model	2.8 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	–	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model	2.8 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	–	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model	2.8 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	–	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
1984(DIESEL)	4.3 L	Diesel	3-speed automatic	–	25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA	253 g/km
1984(DIESEL) CA model	4.3 L	Diesel	3-speed automatic	–	24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA	264 g/km
1984(DIESEL) CA model	4.3 L	Diesel	4-speed automatic	–	24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA	264 g/km

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.