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1987 Plymouth Colt MPG & fuel economy

The 1987 Plymouth Colt is a subcompact car offered in 9 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 31 MPG combined (29 city / 34 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 31 MPG. That's down 2 MPG from the 1986 model. Among 63 subcompact cars rated for 1987, it ranks 8th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,500 a year to fuel.

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Combined 31 MPG 29 MPG city · 34 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,500 15,000 mi/yr · $10.00 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1987 #8 of 63 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1987 Plymouth Colt's fuel average is 13.2 km/L (7.6 L/100 km), or 31 MPG combined: 12.3 km/L in the city and 14.5 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2912.38.1
Highway3414.56.9
Combined3113.27.6

How it ranks among 1987 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Chevrolet Sprint47 MPG $989
  2. 2Pontiac Firefly39 MPG $1,192
  3. 3Suzuki Forsa39 MPG $1,192
  4. 4Subaru Justy34 MPG $1,368
  5. 5Isuzu I-Mark33 MPG $1,409
  6. 8Plymouth Colt31 MPG $1,500
  7. 63Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante9 MPG $5,167
1987 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 29 MPG 34 MPG 31 MPG — $1,500
FWD · 1.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Colt		 Gas 27 MPG 34 MPG 30 MPG — $1,550
FWD · 1.5L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Colt		 Gas 25 MPG 30 MPG 27 MPG — $1,722
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Colt Vista		 Gas 21 MPG 26 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Colt Vista		 Gas 20 MPG 22 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
4WD/AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Colt Vista 4WD		 Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
Colt		 Gas 22 MPG 29 MPG 25 MPG — $2,370
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 · 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
287 g/mi

1987 Plymouth Colt vs. rivals

vs Dodge Colt 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Same fuel cost vs Mitsubishi Mirage 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Same fuel cost vs Nissan Sentra 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Same fuel cost vs Subaru Hatchback 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Colt saves $103/yr vs Isuzu I-Mark 33 MPG · $1,409/yr I-Mark saves $91/yr vs Chevrolet Spectrum 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Spectrum saves $91/yr vs Pontiac Sunburst 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Sunburst saves $91/yr vs Subaru Justy 34 MPG · $1,368/yr Justy saves $132/yr vs Pontiac Firefly 39 MPG · $1,192/yr Firefly saves $308/yr vs Suzuki Forsa 39 MPG · $1,192/yr Forsa saves $308/yr vs Chevrolet Sprint 47 MPG · $989/yr Sprint saves $511/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1987 Plymouth Colt?

Up to 31 MPG combined (29 city / 34 highway); ratings range from 19 to 31 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1987 Plymouth Colt use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1987 Plymouth Colt?

The 1987 Plymouth Colt's fuel average is 13.2 km/L (7.6 L/100 km), or 31 MPG combined: 12.3 km/L in the city and 14.5 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1987 Plymouth Colt per year?

About $1,500 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $10.00 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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