Pontiac Lemans
27.7 MPG The 1993 Pontiac Lemans is EPA-rated at 27.7 MPG combined (24.3 city / 33.3 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 542 gallons, $1733 a year in fuel, or $0.116 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1988–1993 run it averages 27 MPG, essentially flat across 6 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.090 | $903 | $1354 | $1805 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.108 | $1083 | $1625 | $2166 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.116 | $1155 | $1733 | $2310 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.126 | $1264 | $1895 | $2527 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.144 | $1444 | $2166 | $2888 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.162 | $1625 | $2437 | $3249 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.181 | $1805 | $2708 | $3610 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 27.7 MPG | 24.3 | 33.3 | $2267 | 323 | 3 |
| 1992 | 27.7 MPG | 24.3 | 33.3 | $2267 | 323 | 3 |
| 1991 | 26.4 MPG | 23.6 | 31.2 | $2380 | 339 | 5 |
| 1990 | 26.4 MPG | 23.6 | 31.2 | $2380 | 339 | 5 |
| 1989 | 26.2 MPG | 23.2 | 30.8 | $2420 | 344 | 5 |
| 1988 | 27.3 MPG | 24.3 | 31.8 | $2313 | 329 | 4 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 227 compact cars models tracked here, the Pontiac Lemans ranks 65 on current figures, against a class average of 26.6 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Acura ILX (28), BMW 330i xDrive (28), Ford Fiesta ST FWD (28), Ford Focus (28), Infiniti Q50 Hybrid AWD (28).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 323 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 4.8 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Pontiac Lemans get?
The 1993 Pontiac Lemans is rated at 27.7 MPG combined by the EPA — 24.3 city and 33.3 highway. Across all 6 model years in the database it averages 27 MPG, ranging from 22 to 30 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Pontiac Lemans cost in fuel per year?
At 27.7 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 542 gallons — roughly $1733 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.116 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 1993 model is $2267.
Has the Pontiac Lemans become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 27.7 MPG today against 27.3 in 1988 — essentially flat across 6 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Pontiac Lemans efficient for its class?
It ranks 65 of 227 in the Compact Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 26.6 MPG. That is 1.1 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.