Dodge Colt MPG
Its best-rated version reaches 34 MPG combined in 1984–1985. Its weakest year peaked at 29 MPG (1990–1992).
a year at 15,000 miles for the best 1994 version. Put it next to its 1984 predecessor, at your own mileage.
Compare in gallonsThe Dodge Colt has EPA ratings for 11 model years, 1984–1994, every one of them among subcompact cars. Its best version ranked second (tied) of 15 small station wagons in 1989, behind the class leader, the Honda Civic, and it placed in its class top five in three model years.
In 1991 the most efficient version of the Colt still placed second from the bottom of 12 small station wagons, where the Mitsubishi Space Wagon rated lowest.
Among 48 subcompact cars, 1994
The Colt placed seventh (tied). The class leader was the Geo Metro at 47 MPG. The next higher rating, 34 MPG, is shared by two nameplates.
All 11 model years, best and lowest version
| Model years | Best version | Combined | City / hwy | Lowest version | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Colt | 31 | 28 / 35 | 26 | 4 |
| 1993 | Colt | 31 | 28 / 36 | 26 | 4 |
| 1992 | Colt | 29 | 27 / 33 | 26 | 3 |
| 1991 | Colt | 29 | 27 / 33 | 19 | 6 |
| 1990 | Colt | 29 | 27 / 33 | 19 | 11 |
| 1989 | Colt | 30 | 28 / 35 | 19 | 10 |
| 1988 | Colt | 31 | 29 / 35 | 21 | 10 |
| 1987 | Colt | 31 | 29 / 34 | 19 | 11 |
| 1986 | Colt | 33 | 31 / 37 | 19 | 8 |
| 1985 | Colt | 34 | 31 / 37 | 19 | 15 |
| 1984 | Colt | 34 | 31 / 37 | 22 | 14 |
Version names in the EPA list: Colt, Colt Vista, Colt Vista 4WD, Colt Wagon, Colt Wagon 4WD.
Same class, 1994
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