Pontiac Bonneville ninth generation
The Pontiac Bonneville ninth generation (1992–1999): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 11 versions in the United States and Canada.
Model codes: H-body
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 5,260–5,650 mm Traficom | – | 5,067–5,159 mm |
| Width | 1,980–2,040 mm Traficom | – | 1,890–1,892 mm |
| Height | – | – | 1,415–1,422 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,810–2,820 mm RDW | – | 2,814 mm |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,540–1,640 kg RDW | – | 1,627 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,640–1,740 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,002–2,158 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 907–1,500 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 454 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 6 Traficom | – | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 425–510 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 3,087–3,115 L EPA | – |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Traficom type approvals (Finland), Wikipedia, RDW type approvals (Netherlands), US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
1,300 complaints for model years 1992–1999. 72 crashes · 89 fires · 81 injuries
- Engine 401
- Brakes 99
- Electrical system 79
- Airbags 77
- Transmission and drivetrain 61
- Fuel system 44
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 11 versions of the Pontiac Bonneville ninth generation
United States 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–20002MODE CLKUP · CLKUP | 3.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1999CLKUP | 3.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1997–1998(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP · CLKUP | 3.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1997(FFS) (MPFI) (S-CHARGE), CLKUP | 3.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1996(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP | 3.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1996(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP | 3.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 1993–1995(FFS) (S-CHARGE), 2MODE CLKUP · (FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP · (FFS) (MPFI) (S-CHARGE), CLKUP | 3.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1993–1995(FFS), CLKUP · (FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP | 3.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1992(FFS), CLKUP | 3.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1992(FFS) (S-CHARGE), 2MODE CLKUP | 3.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
Canada 1 version
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–1999Full-size | 3.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 11.4–13.5 L/100 km 5-cycle | 262–311 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.