Plymouth Colt
27.3 MPG The 1994 Plymouth Colt is EPA-rated at 27.3 MPG combined (24.5 city / 31 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 549 gallons, $1758 a year in fuel, or $0.117 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1984–1994 run it averages 27.1 MPG, falling by 1.5 MPG over 11 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.092 | $916 | $1374 | $1832 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.110 | $1099 | $1648 | $2198 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.117 | $1172 | $1758 | $2344 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.128 | $1282 | $1923 | $2564 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.147 | $1465 | $2198 | $2930 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.165 | $1648 | $2473 | $3297 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.183 | $1832 | $2747 | $3663 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 27.3 MPG | 24.5 | 31 | $2300 | 328 | 4 |
| 1993 | 27.5 MPG | 24.8 | 32 | $2275 | 325 | 4 |
| 1992 | 27.7 MPG | 25.3 | 31.3 | $2250 | 322 | 3 |
| 1991 | 27.7 MPG | 25.3 | 31.3 | $2250 | 322 | 3 |
| 1990 | 25.4 MPG | 23.2 | 28.6 | $2470 | 353 | 5 |
| 1989 | 26.8 MPG | 24.8 | 30.5 | $2513 | 335 | 4 |
| 1988 | 27 MPG | 25 | 30.2 | $2350 | 334 | 5 |
| 1987 | 27 MPG | 24.8 | 30.2 | $2600 | 334 | 5 |
| 1986 | 27.4 MPG | 25.2 | 30.6 | $2580 | 332 | 5 |
| 1985 | 25.8 MPG | 23.7 | 29.2 | $2900 | 352 | 6 |
| 1984 | 28.8 MPG | 26.4 | 32 | $2206 | 314 | 8 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 229 subcompact cars models tracked here, the Plymouth Colt ranks 49 on current figures, against a class average of 24.2 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Acura Integra (28), Audi A3 quattro (28), BMW 230i xDrive Coupe (28), BMW 430i xDrive Convertible (28), BMW M440i xDrive Convertible (28).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 328 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 4.9 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Plymouth Colt get?
The 1994 Plymouth Colt is rated at 27.3 MPG combined by the EPA — 24.5 city and 31 highway. Across all 11 model years in the database it averages 27.1 MPG, ranging from 22 to 34 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Plymouth Colt cost in fuel per year?
At 27.3 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 549 gallons — roughly $1758 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.117 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 1994 model is $2300.
Has the Plymouth Colt become more efficient over time?
No — it has actually gone backwards, from 28.8 MPG in 1984 to 27.3 in 1994. That usually reflects the model growing heavier, more powerful, or moving upmarket rather than the engineering getting worse.
Is the Plymouth Colt efficient for its class?
It ranks 49 of 229 in the Subcompact Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 24.2 MPG. That is 3.1 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.