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1990 Plymouth Colt MPG & fuel economy

The 1990 Plymouth Colt is a subcompact car offered in 10 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 29 MPG combined (27 city / 33 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 29 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 1989 model. Among 56 subcompact cars rated for 1990, it ranks 8th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,603 a year to fuel.

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Combined 29 MPG 27 MPG city · 33 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,603 15,000 mi/yr · $10.69 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1990 #8 of 56 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1990 Plymouth Colt's fuel average is 12.3 km/L (8.1 L/100 km), or 29 MPG combined: 11.5 km/L in the city and 14.0 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2711.58.7
Highway3314.07.1
Combined2912.38.1

How it ranks among 1990 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. 5Daihatsu Charade34 MPG $1,368
  6. 8Plymouth Colt29 MPG $1,603
  7. 56Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental10 MPG $5,925
1990 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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10 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 1.5L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual
Colt
Gas 27 MPG 33 MPG 29 MPG — $1,603
FWD · 1.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Colt
Gas 24 MPG 31 MPG 27 MPG — $1,722
FWD · 1.5L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Colt
Gas 23 MPG 27 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 1.5L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Colt Wagon
Gas 23 MPG 26 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Colt
Gas 21 MPG 26 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Colt
Gas 21 MPG 26 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
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 20 MPG 27 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

Specs (most efficient configuration)

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1990 Plymouth Colt?

Up to 29 MPG combined (27 city / 33 highway); ratings range from 19 to 29 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1990 Plymouth Colt use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1990 Plymouth Colt?

The 1990 Plymouth Colt's fuel average is 12.3 km/L (8.1 L/100 km), or 29 MPG combined: 11.5 km/L in the city and 14.0 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1990 Plymouth Colt per year?

About $1,603 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $10.69 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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