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Pontiac Trans Sport/Montana MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 19 MPG combined in 1996–1998, the Trans Sport 2WD. Its weakest year peaked at 18 MPG (1990–1995 and 1999).

Pontiac Trans Sport/Montana: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 1990–19991520MPG199619901995199919 MPG peaklowest peak 18Pontiac Trans Sport/Montana: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year1520MPG19901992199419961999
lowest to best versionbest versionmedian of its classengine list turned over
833.3 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 1999 version, the Trans Sport/Montana 2WD. Put it next to its 1990 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Pontiac Trans Sport/Montana has EPA ratings for 10 model years, 1990–1999, most often among special purpose vehicles. Its best version ranked fifth (tied) of 12 minivans in 1999, behind the class leader, the Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan.

In 1999 the most efficient version of the Trans Sport/Montana still placed second from the bottom of 12 minivans, where the Volkswagen Eurovan rated lowest.

Among 12 minivans, 1999

The Trans Sport/Montana placed fifth (tied). The class leader was the Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan at 20 MPG. The next higher rating, 19 MPG, is shared by two nameplates.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 12 minivans rated for 199914161820Trans Sport/Montana 18median 18Caravan/Grand CaravanBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 12 minivans rated for 199914161820median 18

Where the engine list turned over

  • 1996

    New: 3.4-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 18 → 19 MPG.

Other names on this page

The Chevrolet Lumina/APV Minivan (1990–1993) carried the same EPA ratings in the years they overlap, so it is covered by this page.

All 10 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
1999Trans Sport/Montana 2WD1816 / 23181
1997–1998Trans Sport 2WD1916 / 23191
1996Trans Sport 2WD1917 / 23191
1994–1995Trans Sport 2WD1817 / 23182
1993Trans Sport 2WD1816 / 23182
1992Trans Sport 2WD1816 / 22172
1990–1991Trans Sport 2WD1816 / 21181

Version names in the EPA list: Trans Sport 2WD, Trans Sport/Montana 2WD.

Same class, 1999

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