1987 Plymouth Colt

The 1987 Plymouth Colt is listed in 11 versions in the EPA fuel economy database, with 1.5 L 4-cyl, 1.6 L 4-cyl turbo and 2.0 L 4-cyl powertrains. Combined fuel economy ranges from 19 to 31 MPG (best: 7.6 L/100 km).

Model year1987
Versions11
ClassSmall Station Wagons, Special Purpose Vehicles, Subcompact Cars
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive

Engines, transmissions & fuel economy

VersionPowertrainTransmissionDriveFuelMPG city / hwy / combL/100 km (comb)CO2 g/miClass
Colt1.5 L 4-cylAutomatic 3-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular25 / 30 / 278.7329Subcompact Cars
Colt1.5 L 4-cylManual 4-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular29 / 34 / 317.6287Subcompact Cars
Colt1.5 L 4-cylManual 5-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular27 / 34 / 307.8296Subcompact Cars
Colt1.6 L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 3-spdFront-Wheel DrivePremium21 / 24 / 2210.7404Subcompact Cars
Colt1.6 L 4-cyl turboManual 5-spdFront-Wheel DrivePremium22 / 29 / 259.4355Subcompact Cars
Colt Vista2.0 L 4-cylAutomatic 3-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular20 / 22 / 2111.2423Small Station Wagons
Colt Vista2.0 L 4-cylAutomatic 3-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular20 / 22 / 2111.2423Small Station Wagons
Colt Vista2.0 L 4-cylManual 5-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular21 / 26 / 2310.2386Small Station Wagons
Colt Vista2.0 L 4-cylManual 5-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular21 / 26 / 2310.2386Small Station Wagons
Colt Vista 4WD2.0 L 4-cylManual 5-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegular17 / 23 / 1912.4468Special Purpose Vehicles
Colt Vista 4WD2.0 L 4-cylManual 5-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegular18 / 24 / 2111.2423Special Purpose Vehicles

Figures are EPA estimates for the U.S. market (U.S. gallons). Your mileage will vary. Transmissions: (S6) = 6-speed with manual select mode, (AV) = continuously variable, (AM) = automated manual.

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