Dodge Colt fifth generation

Dodge Colt fifth generation
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The Dodge Colt fifth generation (1985–1988): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 10 versions in the United States.

Model codes: C10 · Sold in: United States and Canada

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length–3,995 mm
Width–1,621 mm
Height–1,290 mm
Wheelbase–2,380 mm
Seats and space
Luggage space (EPA)311–793 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)2,294–2,350 L EPA–

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

76 complaints for model years 1985–1988. 3 crashes · 2 fires · 4 injuries

  • Seat belts 55

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 10 versions of the Dodge Colt fifth generation

United States 10 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1988–1989(FFS), SIL · (FFS)1.5 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA197 g/km
1985–1988(FFS)1.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive25–27 MPG (8.7–9.4 L/100 km) EPA205–221 g/km
1986–1988(FFS), SIL1.5 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive30–31 MPG (7.6–7.8 L/100 km) EPA178–184 g/km
1985–1988(FFS), SIL1.5 LPetrol4-speed manualFront-wheel drive31–34 MPG (6.9–7.6 L/100 km) EPA162–178 g/km
1985–1988(CALIF) (FFS,TRBO) · (FFS,TRBO) · (FFS,TRBO), VLKUP1.6 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1987–1988(FFS,TRBO)1.6 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
1985–1986(FFS) CA model · (FFS), VLKUP1.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA205 g/km
1985–1986(FFS,TRBO) · (CALIF) (FFS,TRBO)1.6 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
1985(FFS)1.5 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive30 MPG (7.8 L/100 km) EPA184 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model, SIL1.5 LPetrol4-speed manualFront-wheel drive33 MPG (7.1 L/100 km) EPA167 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.