1984 Pontiac Sunbird
US · Subcompact Cars
The 1984 Pontiac Sunbird is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.
- Engine
- Varies by configuration: 1.8L 4-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 1.8L 4-cylinder turbocharged (FFS,TRBO) CA model), 1.8L 4-cylinder (CAL)(FFS), 1.8L 4-cylinder turbocharged (FFS,TRBO), 1.8L 4-cylinder (FFS), 2.0L 4-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 2.0L 4-cylinder (FFS)
- Transmission
- Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Economy
- 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km) combined
Key Figures
Engine
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Varies by configuration: 1.8L 4-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 1.8L 4-cylinder turbocharged (FFS,TRBO) CA model), 1.8L 4-cylinder (CAL)(FFS), 1.8L 4-cylinder turbocharged (FFS,TRBO), 1.8L 4-cylinder (FFS), 2.0L 4-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 2.0L 4-cylinder (FFS) | |
| Displacement | 1.8 L to 2.0 L | |
| Cylinders | 4 | |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual | |
| Gears | 3 to 5 |
Fuel economy and range
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Combined | 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km) | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| City | 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) | |
| Highway | 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 37 mpg (6.4 L/100 km) |
Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Drivetrain, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.
Trims and configurations
25 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.
- 2000 Sunbird · 1.8L · 3-speed automatic
- 2000 Sunbird · 1.8L · 3-speed automatic
- 2000 Sunbird · 1.8L · 3-speed automatic
- 2000 Sunbird · 1.8L · 3-speed automatic
- 2000 Sunbird · 1.8L · 4-speed manual
- 2000 Sunbird · 1.8L · 4-speed manual
- 2000 Sunbird · 1.8L · 5-speed manual
- 2000 Sunbird · 1.8L · 5-speed manual
- 2000 Sunbird · 1.8L · 5-speed manual
- 2000 Sunbird · 2.0L · 4-speed manual
- 2000 Sunbird · 2.0L · 4-speed manual
- 2000 Sunbird Convertible · 1.8L · 3-speed automatic
- 2000 Sunbird Convertible · 1.8L · 3-speed automatic
- 2000 Sunbird Convertible · 1.8L · 3-speed automatic
- 2000 Sunbird Convertible · 1.8L · 3-speed automatic
- 2000 Sunbird Convertible · 1.8L · 4-speed manual
- 2000 Sunbird Convertible · 1.8L · 4-speed manual
- 2000 Sunbird Convertible · 1.8L · 5-speed manual
- 2000 Sunbird Convertible · 1.8L · 5-speed manual
- 2000 Sunbird Wagon · 1.8L · 3-speed automatic
- 2000 Sunbird Wagon · 1.8L · 3-speed automatic
- 2000 Sunbird Wagon · 1.8L · 5-speed manual
- 2000 Sunbird Wagon · 1.8L · 5-speed manual
- 2000 Sunbird Wagon · 2.0L · 4-speed manual
- 2000 Sunbird Wagon · 2.0L · 4-speed manual
Recalls
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 10, 2026.
87V079000: SEATS
THE METAL FLOOR PAN ANCHOR BAR COULD FATIGUE AND BREAK AROUND THE LEFT FRONT OUTER SEAT ADJUSTER STUD OF THE DRIVERS SEAT, ALLOWING THE STUD TO SEPARATE FROM THE FLOOR PAN ANCHOR BAR.
Remedy: INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BRACKET ON THE FLOOR PAN ANCHOR BAR AT THE LEFT FRONT OUTER SEAT ADJUSTER POSITION OF THE DRIVERS SEAT.
Reported May 7, 1987. View on NHTSA
84V011000: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
SOME VEHICLES HAVE BUCKET SEAT BACK LOCKS THAT DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 207, ANCHORAGE OF SEATS. IN EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BACK LOCK MAY NOT FUNCTION.
Remedy: INSPECTION OF SEAT BACK LOCKS WILL BE PERFORMED. LOCKS THAT HAVE BENT, BROKEN OR MISSING HOOKS WILL BE REPLACED.
Reported February 6, 1984. View on NHTSA
Data sources
- EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 25, 2026 · US Government public data
- NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 25, 2026 · US Government public data
Source checked: October 25, 2026
Data verified: October 25, 2026
Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.
Related vehicles
- 1985 Pontiac Sunbird
Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 1.8L 4-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS/TRBO) CA model), 2.0L 4-cylinder ((FFS) CA model), 1.8L 4-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS/TRBO)), 1.8L 4-cylinder ((CAL)(FFS)), 1.8L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 2.0L 4-cylinder ((FFS)) · FWD
28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)
Frequently asked questions
What engine does the 1984 Pontiac Sunbird have?
Varies by configuration: 1.8L 4-cylinder ((FFS) CA model), 1.8L 4-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS,TRBO) CA model), 1.8L 4-cylinder ((CAL)(FFS)), 1.8L 4-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS,TRBO)), 1.8L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 2.0L 4-cylinder ((FFS) CA model), 2.0L 4-cylinder ((FFS)). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.
What is the fuel economy of the 1984 Pontiac Sunbird?
Combined fuel economy is 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.
Are there recalls for the 1984 Pontiac Sunbird?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 10, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.