1987 Plymouth Colt Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1987 Plymouth Colt (19–31 MPG combined) across 9 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, Premium Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 19–31 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,150–$3,750
- Configurations
- 9
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 1.6 L · Premium Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 21–22 | 24–29 | 22–25 | $3,300–$3,750 | — |
| 4-cyl 2.0 L · Regular Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 17–18 | 23–24 | 19–21 | $3,200–$3,550 | — |
| 4-cyl 1.5 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 25–29 | 30–34 | 27–31 | $2,150–$2,500 | — |
| 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 | 25 | 30 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Colt | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 3-spd | 4 | 1.6 | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 24 | 22 | $3,750 |
| Colt | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 4-spd | 4 | 1.5 | Regular Gasoline | 29 | 34 | 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 | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 29 | 25 | $3,300 |
| 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 | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Colt Vista 4WD | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 1987 Plymouth Colt?
According to EPA data, the 1987 Plymouth Colt is rated at 19–31 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 1987 Plymouth Colt have?
The EPA data lists 4 cylinders for this vehicle.
What fuel type does the 1987 Plymouth Colt use?
It is offered with Regular Gasoline and Premium Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 1987 Plymouth Colt?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,150 to $3,750.