1985 Pontiac Sunbird
The 1985 Pontiac Sunbird is listed in 19 versions in the EPA fuel economy database, with 1.8 L 4-cyl, 1.8 L 4-cyl turbo and 2.0 L 4-cyl powertrains. Combined fuel economy ranges from 19 to 28 MPG (best: 8.4 L/100 km).
Model year1985
Versions19
ClassCompact Cars, Small Station Wagons, Subcompact Cars
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Engines, transmissions & fuel economy
| Version | Powertrain | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | MPG city / hwy / comb | L/100 km (comb) | CO2 g/mi | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunbird | 1.8 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 3-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | 17 / 23 / 19 | 12.4 | 468 | Compact Cars |
| Sunbird | 1.8 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 3-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | 18 / 23 / 20 | 11.8 | 444 | Compact Cars |
| Sunbird | 1.8 L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 21 / 29 / 24 | 9.8 | 370 | Compact Cars |
| Sunbird | 1.8 L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | 19 / 27 / 22 | 10.7 | 404 | Compact Cars |
| Sunbird | 1.8 L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | 19 / 24 / 21 | 11.2 | 423 | Compact Cars |
| Sunbird | 1.8 L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 23 / 32 / 26 | 9.0 | 342 | Compact Cars |
| Sunbird | 1.8 L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 24 / 36 / 28 | 8.4 | 317 | Compact Cars |
| Sunbird | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 22 / 29 / 25 | 9.4 | 355 | Compact Cars |
| Sunbird | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 23 / 32 / 26 | 9.0 | 342 | Compact Cars |
| Sunbird Convertible | 1.8 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 3-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | 17 / 23 / 19 | 12.4 | 468 | Subcompact Cars |
| Sunbird Convertible | 1.8 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 3-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | 18 / 23 / 20 | 11.8 | 444 | Subcompact Cars |
| Sunbird Convertible | 1.8 L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 21 / 27 / 23 | 10.2 | 386 | Subcompact Cars |
| Sunbird Convertible | 1.8 L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | 19 / 27 / 22 | 10.7 | 404 | Subcompact Cars |
| Sunbird Convertible | 1.8 L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | 19 / 24 / 21 | 11.2 | 423 | Subcompact Cars |
| Sunbird Convertible | 1.8 L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 23 / 32 / 26 | 9.0 | 342 | Subcompact Cars |
| Sunbird Wagon | 1.8 L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 21 / 29 / 24 | 9.8 | 370 | Small Station Wagons |
| Sunbird Wagon | 1.8 L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 23 / 32 / 26 | 9.0 | 342 | Small Station Wagons |
| Sunbird Wagon | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 22 / 29 / 25 | 9.4 | 355 | Small Station Wagons |
| Sunbird Wagon | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 23 / 32 / 26 | 9.0 | 342 | Small Station Wagons |
Figures are EPA estimates for the U.S. market (U.S. gallons). Your mileage will vary. Transmissions: (S6) = 6-speed with manual select mode, (AV) = continuously variable, (AM) = automated manual.
Safety recalls
Check the NHTSA recall database for the 1985 Pontiac Sunbird.