Pontiac Sunbird fourth generation
The Pontiac Sunbird fourth generation (1988–1994): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 9 versions in the United States.
Model codes: J-body
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | – | – | 4,590–4,605 mm |
| Width | – | – | 1,684 mm |
| Height | – | – | 1,321–1,361 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm RDW | – | 2,570–2,626 mm |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,220–1,300 kg RDW | – | 1,223–1,245 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,320–1,400 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Doors | 2 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 283–368 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,152–2,577 L EPA | – |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: 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)
158 complaints for model years 1988–1994. 25 crashes · 10 fires · 21 injuries
- Engine 24
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 9 versions of the Pontiac Sunbird fourth generation
United States 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993–1994(FFS), CLKUP · (FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP | 2.0 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 230 g/km |
| 1992–1994(FFS), SIL · (FFS) (MPFI), SIL | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA | 212 g/km |
| 1994(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP | 3.1 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1991–1994(FFS), SIL · (FFS) (MPFI), SIL | 3.1 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1991–1993(FFS), CLKUP | 3.1 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 20–21 MPG (11.2–11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 263–276 g/km |
| 1988–1992(FFS), CLKUP | 2.0 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 22–25 MPG (9.4–10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 221–251 g/km |
| 1988–1991(FFS), SIL | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 24–27 MPG (8.7–9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 205–230 g/km |
| 1988–1990(FFS,TRBO), CLKUP | 2.0 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 20–21 MPG (11.2–11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 263–276 g/km |
| 1988(FFS,TRBO) | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.