Dodge Colt sixth generation
The Dodge Colt sixth generation (1989–1992): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 10 versions in the United States.
Model codes: C50 · Sold in: United States and Canada
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | – | 4,031 mm |
| Width | – | 1,664 mm |
| Height | – | 1,321 mm |
| Wheelbase | – | 2,385 mm |
| Seats and space | ||
| Luggage space (EPA) | 340–793 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | 2,350–2,379 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 1989–1992. 4 crashes · 3 fires · 6 injuries · 1 death
- Seat belts 49
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 sixth 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 version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991–1992(FFS) · SOHC (FFS) | 1.5 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA | 212 g/km |
| 1990–1992(FFS) · SOHC (FFS) | 1.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 29 MPG (8.1 L/100 km) EPA | 190 g/km |
| 1991–1992(FFS) · SOHC (FFS) | 1.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA | 197 g/km |
| 1989–1990(FFS) | 1.5 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 25–26 MPG (9.0–9.4 L/100 km) EPA | 212–221 g/km |
| 1990(FFS) | 1.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA | 205 g/km |
| 1990(FFS) | 1.6 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
| 1990(FFS) | 1.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
| 1989–1990(FFS) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
| 1989(FFS) | 1.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 30 MPG (7.8 L/100 km) EPA | 184 g/km |
| 1989(FFS,TRBO) | 1.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.