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1989 Dodge Colt MPG & fuel economy

The 1989 Dodge Colt is a subcompact car offered in 9 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 30 MPG combined (28 city / 35 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 30 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 1988 model. Among 61 subcompact cars rated for 1989, it ranks 13th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,550 a year to fuel.

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Combined 30 MPG 28 MPG city · 35 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,550 15,000 mi/yr · $10.33 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1989 #13 of 61 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1989 Dodge Colt's fuel average is 12.8 km/L (7.8 L/100 km), or 30 MPG combined: 11.9 km/L in the city and 14.9 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2811.98.4
Highway3514.96.7
Combined3012.87.8

How it ranks among 1989 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Geo Metro47 MPG $989
  2. 2Chevrolet Sprint41 MPG $1,134
  3. 3Pontiac Firefly41 MPG $1,134
  4. 4Suzuki Swift41 MPG $1,134
  5. 5Ford Festiva35 MPG $1,329
  6. 13Dodge Colt30 MPG $1,550
  7. 61Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante9 MPG $5,167
1989 ColtOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,022/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Colt MPG across model years

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9 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 1.5L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual
Colt		 Gas 28 MPG 35 MPG 30 MPG — $1,550
FWD · 1.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Colt		 Gas 26 MPG 32 MPG 28 MPG — $1,661
FWD · 1.5L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Colt		 Gas 24 MPG 28 MPG 26 MPG — $1,788
FWD · 1.5L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Colt Wagon		 Gas 23 MPG 27 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
4WD/AWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Colt Wagon 4WD		 Gas 21 MPG 26 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Colt Vista		 Gas 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Colt Vista		 Gas 19 MPG 22 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
4WD/AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Colt Vista 4WD		 Gas 17 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
Colt		 Gas 21 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG — $2,576

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
1.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
4-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
90 cu ft
Cargo volume
12 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
296 g/mi

1989 Dodge Colt vs. rivals

vs Plymouth Colt 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Same fuel cost vs Mitsubishi Mirage 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Same fuel cost vs Pontiac Sunbird 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Colt saves $172/yr vs Toyota Corolla 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Colt saves $111/yr vs Isuzu I-Mark 33 MPG · $1,409/yr I-Mark saves $141/yr vs Geo Spectrum 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Spectrum saves $141/yr vs Chrysler LeBaron 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Colt saves $310/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1989 Dodge Colt?

Up to 30 MPG combined (28 city / 35 highway); ratings range from 19 to 30 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1989 Dodge Colt use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1989 Dodge Colt?

The 1989 Dodge Colt's fuel average is 12.8 km/L (7.8 L/100 km), or 30 MPG combined: 11.9 km/L in the city and 14.9 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1989 Dodge Colt per year?

About $1,550 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $10.33 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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