Pontiac Grand Prix sixth generation

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The Pontiac Grand Prix sixth generation (1988–1996): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 15 versions in the United States and Canada.

Model codes: W-body

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,940–5,450 mm Traficom	–	4,925–4,971 mm
Width	1,830–2,020 mm Traficom	–	1,826–1,831 mm
Height	1,350–1,390 mm Traficom	–	1,341–1,430 mm
Wheelbase	2,730 mm RDW	–	2,731 mm
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	1,400–1,520 kg RDW	–	1,610 kg
Mass in running order	1,500–1,620 kg RDW	–	–
Gross vehicle weight	1,948–1,956 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, braked trailer	1,500 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, unbraked trailer	454 kg RDW	–	–
Seats and space
Seats	4–5 Traficom	–	–
Doors	2–4 RDW	–	–
Luggage space (EPA)	–	425–453 L EPA	–
Passenger space (EPA)	–	2,690–2,832 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)

1,281 complaints for model years 1988–1996. 107 crashes · 31 fires · 93 injuries · 3 deaths

Brakes 450
Body and structure 68
Engine 68
Electrical system 66
Visibility and wipers 56
Airbags 39

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 15 versions of the Pontiac Grand Prix sixth generation

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United States 12 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
1994–1997(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP	3.1 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	20–21 MPG (11.2–11.8 L/100 km) EPA	263–276 g/km
1991–1996(FFS), CLKUP · (FFS) (MPFI) · (FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP	3.4 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
1992–1993(FFS), CLKUP	3.1 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1989–1993(FFS), CLKUP	3.1 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1991–1993(FFS), SIL	3.4 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
1990–1991(FFS), CLKUP	2.3 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	21–22 MPG (10.7–11.2 L/100 km) EPA	251–263 g/km
1990(FFS,TRBO), CLKUP	3.1 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
1990(FFS), SIL	3.1 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 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
1988–1989(FFS), SIL	2.8 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1989(FFS,TRBO), 4MODE	3.1 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA	325 g/km
1988(FFS)	2.8 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km

Canada 3 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
1996Compact	3.1 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	11.8 L/100 km 5-cycle	271 g/km
1995–1996Mid-size	3.4 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	13.0–13.1 L/100 km 5-cycle	299–301 g/km
1995Mid-size	3.1 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	12.2 L/100 km 5-cycle	281 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.