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1985 Plymouth Colt MPG & fuel economy

The 1985 Plymouth Colt is a subcompact car offered in 9 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 33 MPG combined (31 city / 36 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 33 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 1984 model. Among 63 subcompact cars rated for 1985, it ranks 9th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,409 a year to fuel.

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Combined 33 MPG 31 MPG city · 36 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,409 15,000 mi/yr · $9.39 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1985 #9 of 63 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1985 Plymouth Colt's fuel average is 14.0 km/L (7.1 L/100 km), or 33 MPG combined: 13.2 km/L in the city and 15.3 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City3113.27.6
Highway3615.36.5
Combined3314.07.1

How it ranks among 1985 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Chevrolet Sprint42 MPG $1,107
  2. 2Pontiac Firefly42 MPG $1,107
  3. 3Suzuki SA 31042 MPG $1,107
  4. 4Isuzu 750C/I-Mark35 MPG $1,329
  5. 5Chevrolet Spectrum35 MPG $1,329
  6. 9Plymouth Colt33 MPG $1,409
  7. 63Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante8 MPG $5,812
1985 ColtOther subcompact carsClass median: $1,938/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 31 MPG 36 MPG 33 MPG — $1,409
FWD · 1.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Colt
Gas 27 MPG 35 MPG 30 MPG — $1,550
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Colt Vista
Gas 21 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Colt Vista
Gas 21 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Colt Vista
Gas 21 MPG 23 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Colt Vista
Gas 20 MPG 23 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
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 28 MPG 24 MPG — $2,469
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl turbo · 3-speed automatic
Colt
Gas 21 MPG 24 MPG 22 MPG — $2,693

Specs (most efficient configuration)

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1985 Plymouth Colt?

Up to 33 MPG combined (31 city / 36 highway); ratings range from 19 to 33 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1985 Plymouth Colt use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1985 Plymouth Colt?

The 1985 Plymouth Colt's fuel average is 14.0 km/L (7.1 L/100 km), or 33 MPG combined: 13.2 km/L in the city and 15.3 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1985 Plymouth Colt per year?

About $1,409 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $9.39 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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