Pontiac Sunfire first generation
The Pontiac Sunfire first generation (1995–2005): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 28 versions in the United States and Canada.
Model codes: J-body
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | – | – | 4,615–4,653 mm |
| Width | – | – | 1,709–1,737 mm |
| Height | – | – | 1,318–1,392 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm RDW | – | 2,644 mm |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,200 kg RDW | – | 1,182 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,300 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,629 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Doors | 2 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 368 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,549–2,605 L EPA | – |
| Performance | |||
| Torque | – | – | 176–210 Nm |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia (en, de), 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)
1,139 complaints for model years 1995–2005. 126 crashes · 47 fires · 95 injuries · 7 deaths
- Electrical system 226
- Engine 177
- Airbags 109
- Brakes 87
- Steering 66
- Lights 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 28 versions of the Pontiac Sunfire first generation
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United States 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–2005CLKUP | 2.2 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 23–25 MPG (9.4–10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 221–240 g/km |
| 1998–2005SIL | 2.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 23–27 MPG (8.7–10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 205–240 g/km |
| 2002–20034 VALVE, SIL · SIL | 2.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA | 221 g/km |
| 2002CLKUP · 4 VALVE, CLKUP | 2.2 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 230 g/km |
| 1998–2002CLKUP | 2.4 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 21–23 MPG (10.2–11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240–263 g/km |
| 1998–2002SIL | 2.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 23–24 MPG (9.8–10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 230–240 g/km |
| 1999–2001CLKUP | 2.2 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 22–23 MPG (10.2–10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 240–251 g/km |
| 1998 | 2.2 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
| 1996–1997(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP | 2.2 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 230 g/km |
| 1996–1997(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP | 2.2 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA | 221 g/km |
| 1995–1997(FFS) (MPFI), SIL | 2.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 25–26 MPG (9.0–9.4 L/100 km) EPA | 212–221 g/km |
| 1997(FFS) (MPFI) | 2.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 230 g/km |
| 1996–1997(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP | 2.4 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
| 1996–1997(FFS) (MPFI), SIL | 2.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
| 1995(FFS) (MPFI), SIL | 2.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
| 1995(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP | 2.3 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
Canada 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–2005Compact | 2.2 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 9.7–10.2 L/100 km 5-cycle | 223–235 g/km |
| 1995–2005Compact | 2.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.2–10.4 L/100 km 5-cycle | 212–239 g/km |
| 1998–2002Subcompact | 2.2 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 10.0–10.3 L/100 km 5-cycle | 230–237 g/km |
| 1998–2002Subcompact | 2.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.5–10.6 L/100 km 5-cycle | 219–244 g/km |
| 1998–2002Subcompact | 2.4 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 10.3–11.1 L/100 km 5-cycle | 237–255 g/km |
| 1998–2002Subcompact | 2.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 10.2–11.3 L/100 km 5-cycle | 235–260 g/km |
| 1996–2001Compact | 2.4 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 10.5–11.1 L/100 km 5-cycle | 242–255 g/km |
| 1996–2001Compact | 2.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km 5-cycle | 235–246 g/km |
| 1998–2000Subcompact | 2.2 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | 10.5–10.8 L/100 km 5-cycle | 242–248 g/km |
| 1995–1997Compact | 2.2 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | 9.8–10.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 225–230 g/km |
| 1995Compact | 2.3 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 11.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 253 g/km |
| 1995Compact | 2.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 11.3 L/100 km 5-cycle | 260 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.