1988 Dodge Colt Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1988 Dodge Colt (21–31 MPG combined) across 10 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Subcompact Cars, Small Station Wagons, Special Purpose Vehicles
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 1.5 L; 4-cyl, 1.6 L; 4-cyl, 2.0 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 21–31 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,150–$3,200
- Configurations
- 10
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl 2.0 L · Regular Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 | — |
| 4-cyl 1.5 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 24–29 | 27–35 | 25–31 | $2,150–$2,700 | — |
| 4-cyl 1.6 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 21–22 | 24–29 | 22–25 | $2,700–$3,050 | — |
| 4-cyl 2.0 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 20–21 | 22–26 | 21–23 | $2,900–$3,200 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 3-spd | 4 | 1.5 | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 29 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Colt | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 3-spd | 4 | 1.6 | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 24 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Colt | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 4-spd | 4 | 1.5 | Regular Gasoline | 29 | 35 | 31 | $2,150 |
| Colt | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.5 | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 34 | 30 | $2,250 |
| Colt | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.6 | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Colt Vista | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 3-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 22 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Colt Vista | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Colt Vista 4WD | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Colt Wagon | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 3-spd | 4 | 1.5 | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 27 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Colt Wagon | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.5 | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 32 | 28 | $2,400 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 1988 Dodge Colt?
According to EPA data, the 1988 Dodge Colt is rated at 21–31 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 1988 Dodge Colt have?
The EPA data lists 4 cylinders for this vehicle.
What fuel type does the 1988 Dodge Colt use?
It uses Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 1988 Dodge Colt?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,150 to $3,200.