Pontiac Sunbird third generation
The Pontiac Sunbird third generation (1984–1987): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 26 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 | 1,200–1,260 kg RDW | – | 1,223–1,245 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,300–1,360 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Doors | 2 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 283–963 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)
21 complaints for model years 1984–1987. 3 crashes · 4 fires · 3 injuries
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 26 versions of the Pontiac Sunbird third generation
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United States 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987–1990(FFS,TRBO) | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 1987(FFS,TRBO) | 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 |
| 1987(122) (FFS) | 2.0 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 24–25 MPG (9.4–9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 221–230 g/km |
| 1987(122) (FFS), SIL | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA | 212 g/km |
| 1985–1987(FFS), SIL | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 25–26 MPG (9.0–9.4 L/100 km) EPA | 212–221 g/km |
| 1986(FFS,TRBO) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1986(FFS) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 230 g/km |
| 1986(FFS,TRBO) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 1985–1986(CAL)(FFS), SIL · (FFS), SIL | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA | 212 g/km |
| 1985–1986(FFS), SIL | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 27–28 MPG (8.4–8.7 L/100 km) EPA | 197–205 g/km |
| 1985–1986(FFS) CA model, SIL · (FFS), SIL | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA | 221 g/km |
| 1985(FFS/TRBO) CA model | 1.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1985(FFS/TRBO) CA model | 1.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 1985(FFS/TRBO) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1985(CAL)(FFS) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 23–24 MPG (9.8–10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 230–240 g/km |
| 1985(FFS/TRBO) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 1984(CAL)(FFS) · (FFS) CA model | 1.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | – | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 230 g/km |
| 1984(FFS,TRBO) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | – | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1984(FFS,TRBO) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | – | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 1984(CAL)(FFS) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | – | 26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA | 212 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | – | 29 MPG (8.1 L/100 km) EPA | 190 g/km |
| 1984(FFS,TRBO) CA model | 1.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | – | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1984(FFS,TRBO) CA model | 1.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | – | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) CA model | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | – | 26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA | 212 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | – | 25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA | 221 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) CA model | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | – | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 230 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.