Plymouth Colt

19841994 · 52 configurations

Lowest
22
Average
27
Best
34

The Plymouth Colt has been tested by the EPA across 52 different configurations spanning model years 1984 through 1994. Over this period, the Colt has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 22 MPG to 34 MPG, with an overall average of 27 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
1994
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,300242926MPG
1994
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$1,950283531MPG
1994
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,300233026MPG
1994
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,300233026MPG
1993
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,200253027MPG
1993
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$1,950283631MPG
1993
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,300233126MPG
1993
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,300233126MPG
1992
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,300242926MPG
1992
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$2,050273329MPG
1992
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,150253228MPG
1991
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,300242926MPG
1991
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$2,050273329MPG
1991
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,150253228MPG
1990
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,400232725MPG
1990
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$2,050273329MPG
1990
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,200243127MPG
1990
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,600212623MPG
1990
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,600212623MPG
1989
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,300242826MPG
1989
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$2,000283530MPG
1989
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,150263228MPG
1989
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,000212723MPG
1988
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,200262927MPG
1988
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$1,950293531MPG
1988
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,000273430MPG
1988
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,700212422MPG
1988
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400222925MPG
1987
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,200253027MPG
1987
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$1,950293431MPG
1987
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,000273430MPG
1987
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdPremium
$3,150212422MPG
1987
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$2,750222925MPG
1986
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,200252927MPG
1986
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$1,800313733MPG
1986
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$1,950283531MPG
1986
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdPremium
$3,150212422MPG
1986
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$2,900212824MPG
1985
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$1,800313633MPG
1985
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,000273530MPG
1985
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdPremium
$3,150212422MPG
1985
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdPremium
$3,150212422MPG
1985
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$2,900212824MPG
1985
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$2,900212824MPG
1984
1.4L 4-cyl
Manual 4-spdRegular
$1,750313734MPG
1984
1.4L 4-cyl
Manual 4-spd DoubledRegular
$1,950283431MPG
1984
1.6L 4-cyl
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,300242926MPG
1984
1.6L 4-cyl
Manual 4-spd DoubledRegular
$2,400232825MPG
1984
1.4L 4-cyl
Manual 4-spdRegular
$1,800303733MPG
1984
1.4L 4-cyl
Manual 4-spd DoubledRegular
$2,000283430MPG
1984
1.6L 4-cyl
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,300242926MPG
1984
1.6L 4-cyl
Manual 4-spd DoubledRegular
$2,400232825MPG

Historical Efficiency

1994
31
1993
31
1992
29
1991
29
1990
29
1989
30
1988
31
1987
31
1986
33
1985
33
1984
34

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Colt) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Plymouth Colt. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Plymouth Plymouth Champ/Colt import (includes 2WD Vista) grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
2
Total Deaths
2

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
0.0%
Fire Occurrence
0.0%
Speeding Involved
50.0%
DUI Involved
0.0%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

50%
Front
50%
Side
0%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2019
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2015
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
1.00

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

1992
3
1986
1
1984
1
Critical
Moderate
Advisory