Plymouth Colt fifth generation
The Plymouth Colt fifth generation (1985–1988): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 9 versions in the United States.
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | – | 3,995 mm |
| Width | – | 1,621 mm |
| Height | – | 1,290 mm |
| Wheelbase | – | 2,380 mm |
| Seats and space | ||
| Luggage space (EPA) | 311 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | 2,294 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)
27 complaints for model years 1986–1988. 2 crashes · 1 fire · 2 injuries
- Seat belts 22
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 9 versions of the Plymouth Colt fifth generation
United States 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986–1988(FFS), SIL | 1.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 30–31 MPG (7.6–7.8 L/100 km) EPA | 178–184 g/km |
| 1987–1988(FFS) | 1.5 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA | 205 g/km |
| 1986–1988(FFS), SIL | 1.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 31–33 MPG (7.1–7.6 L/100 km) EPA | 167–178 g/km |
| 1985–1988(FFS,TRBO) · (CALIF) (FFS,TRBO) · (FFS,TRBO), VLKUP | 1.6 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 1987–1988(FFS,TRBO) | 1.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA | 221 g/km |
| 1986(FFS), VLKUP | 1.5 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA | 205 g/km |
| 1985–1986(FFS,TRBO) · (CALIF) (FFS,TRBO) | 1.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 230 g/km |
| 1985(FFS) CA model, SIL | 1.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 33 MPG (7.1 L/100 km) EPA | 167 g/km |
| 1985(FFS) | 1.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 30 MPG (7.8 L/100 km) EPA | 184 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.