1985 Plymouth Reliant Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1985 Plymouth Reliant (19–25 MPG combined) across 21 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Midsize Cars, Midsize-Large Station Wagons
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 2.2 L; 4-cyl, 2.6 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 19–25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,700–$3,550
- Configurations
- 21
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 2.2 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 18–23 | 22–31 | 20–25 | $2,700–$3,350 | — |
| 4-cyl 2.6 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 21–22 | 19–20 | $3,350–$3,550 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reliant | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 3-spd | 4 | 2.2 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Reliant | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 3-spd | 4 | 2.2 | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Reliant | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 3-spd | 4 | 2.6 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 21 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Reliant | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 3-spd | 4 | 2.2 | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Reliant | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 3-spd | 4 | 2.2 | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 24 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Reliant | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 3-spd | 4 | 2.6 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 22 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Reliant | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 4-spd | 4 | 2.2 | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 28 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Reliant | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 4-spd | 4 | 2.2 | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 30 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Reliant | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.2 | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 31 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Reliant | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.2 | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 31 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Reliant | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.2 | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Reliant Wagon | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 3-spd | 4 | 2.2 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 22 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Reliant Wagon | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 3-spd | 4 | 2.2 | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 23 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Reliant Wagon | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 3-spd | 4 | 2.6 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 21 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Reliant Wagon | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 3-spd | 4 | 2.2 | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Reliant Wagon | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 3-spd | 4 | 2.2 | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Reliant Wagon | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 4-spd | 4 | 2.2 | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 28 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Reliant Wagon | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 4-spd | 4 | 2.2 | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 30 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Reliant Wagon | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.2 | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 31 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Reliant Wagon | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.2 | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 31 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Reliant Wagon | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.2 | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,700 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 1985 Plymouth Reliant?
According to EPA data, the 1985 Plymouth Reliant is rated at 19–25 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 1985 Plymouth Reliant have?
The EPA data lists 4 cylinders for this vehicle.
What fuel type does the 1985 Plymouth Reliant use?
It uses Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 1985 Plymouth Reliant?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,700 to $3,550.