Plymouth

Plymouth Sundance

Photo: Mr.choppers / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

The official data lists 44 versions of the Plymouth Sundance (1987–1994), in the United States. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data: 1987–1994
Markets: United States
Engines: 2.2 L to 3.0 L
Fuels: Petrol
Lowest consumption (United States): 9.0 L/100 km (EPA)

What is the Plymouth Sundance?

The Plymouth Sundance was a compact hatchback with three-door and five-door forms. It gave Plymouth a practical small car with a rear hatch and a more substantial shape than a basic subcompact.

Generation and design

The Sundance had one generation, running from 1987 to 1994. It shared its P-body underpinnings with the Dodge Shadow, while its hatchback body offered access to the cargo area through a rear liftgate. The Duster name also returned on sport-oriented Sundance versions.

Engines and fuel consumption

US EPA listings cover petrol engines from 2.2 L to 3.0 L. The best combined EPA rating is 26 MPG, and the lowest stated consumption is 9 L/100 km. These are US EPA figures, based on the American testing procedure.

Where was it sold?

The Plymouth Sundance was sold in the United States from 1987 to 1994, serving as Plymouth’s compact hatchback.

Questions and answers

What years was the Plymouth Sundance sold?

It was sold from 1987 to 1994 as a single generation.

Was the Sundance a sedan or a hatchback?

It was a compact liftback offered in three-door and five-door forms.

What is its best combined fuel economy rating?

The best combined US EPA rating is 26 MPG.

Sundance first generation (1987–1994)

Plymouth Sundance first generation — Photo: Mr.choppers / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Model codes: P, AP · References: curbsideclassic.com, en.wikipedia.org

United States 44 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
1994(FFS), CLKUP	2.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA	240 g/km
1994(FFS)	2.2 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA	221 g/km
1994(FFS), CLKUP	2.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA	251 g/km
1994(FFS)	2.5 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA	240 g/km
1994(FFS), CLKUP	3.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1994(FFS)	3.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
1992–1993(FFS), CLKUP	2.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA	240 g/km
1993(FFS)	2.2 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA	212 g/km
1993(FFS), CLKUP	2.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA	240 g/km
1993(FFS)	2.5 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA	221 g/km
1992–1993(FFS), CLKUP	3.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1993(FFS)	3.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1992(FFS)	2.2 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA	221 g/km
1991–1992(FFS,TRBO)	2.5 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1992(FFS), CLKUP	2.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA	251 g/km
1992(FFS,TRBO), CLKUP	2.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1992(FFS)	2.5 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA	240 g/km
1992(FFS)	3.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1991(FFS), CLKUP	2.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA	251 g/km
1991(FFS)	2.2 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA	240 g/km
1991(FFS), CLKUP	2.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA	251 g/km
1991(FFS,TRBO), CLKUP	2.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
1991(FFS)	2.5 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA	221 g/km
1990(FFS), CLKUP	2.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA	251 g/km
1990(FFS)	2.2 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA	230 g/km
1989–1990(FFS,TRBO)	2.5 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1990(FFS,TRBO)	2.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1990(FFS), CLKUP	2.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1990(FFS)	2.5 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA	230 g/km
1988–1989(FFS) · (FFS), CLKUP	2.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA	240 g/km
1989(FFS)	2.2 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA	221 g/km
1988–1989(FFS) · (FFS), CLKUP	2.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA	251 g/km
1989(FFS,TRBO)	2.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1989(FFS)	2.5 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA	230 g/km
1987–1988SIL · (FFS)	2.2 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA	221 g/km
1987–1988(FFS,TRBO)	2.2 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1988(FFS,TRBO)	2.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1988(FFS)	2.5 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA	240 g/km
1987(FFS,TRBO)	2.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1987(FFS)	2.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA	251 g/km
1987(TURBO)	2.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1987	2.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA	251 g/km
1987(FFS), SIL	2.2 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA	221 g/km
1987(TURBO)	2.2 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km

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