1984 Dodge Colt Vista MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1984 Dodge Colt Vista.

The 1984 Dodge Colt Vista has 6 model options: Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L, Manual 4-spd Doubled 4-cyl, 2.0 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L, Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L, Manual 4-spd Doubled 4-cyl, 2.0 L and Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L.

The 1984 Dodge Colt Vista Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Station Wagons car class.

The 1984 Dodge Colt Vista Manual 4-spd Doubled 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Station Wagons car class.

The 1984 Dodge Colt Vista Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Station Wagons car class.

The 1984 Dodge Colt Vista Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Station Wagons car class.

The 1984 Dodge Colt Vista Manual 4-spd Doubled 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Station Wagons car class.

The 1984 Dodge Colt Vista Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Station Wagons car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1984 Dodge Colt Vista Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1984 Dodge Colt Vista is 24 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L232124
Manual 4-spd Doubled 4-cyl, 2.0 L242226
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L252229
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L222124
Manual 4-spd Doubled 4-cyl, 2.0 L232125
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L242129

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1984 Dodge Colt Vista?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1984 Dodge Colt Vista is $2,658.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 1984 Dodge Colt Vista to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $1,792 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,700spend $2,000 more
Manual 4-spd Doubled 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,600spend $1,500 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,500spend $1,000 more
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,850spend $2,750 more
Manual 4-spd Doubled 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,700spend $2,000 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,600spend $1,500 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1984 Dodge Colt Vista Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1984 Dodge Colt Vista will consume in one year is 13 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L13
Manual 4-spd Doubled 4-cyl, 2.0 L12
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L12
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L14
Manual 4-spd Doubled 4-cyl, 2.0 L13
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L12

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1984 Dodge Colt Vista Emit?

The 1984 Dodge Colt Vista will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 1984 Dodge Colt Vista.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 6 1984 Dodge Colt Vista model options.

Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Dodge Colt Vista Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG21
Highway MPG24
Combined MPG23
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,000
Fuel Cost$2,700
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum13
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
Vehicle ClassSmall Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 4-spd Doubled 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Dodge Colt Vista Manual 4-spd Doubled 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG22
Highway MPG26
Combined MPG24
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,500
Fuel Cost$2,600
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionManual 4-spd Doubled
Vehicle ClassSmall Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Dodge Colt Vista Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG22
Highway MPG29
Combined MPG25
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,000
Fuel Cost$2,500
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSmall Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Dodge Colt Vista Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG21
Highway MPG24
Combined MPG22
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,750
Fuel Cost$2,850
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
Vehicle ClassSmall Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 4-spd Doubled 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Dodge Colt Vista Manual 4-spd Doubled 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG21
Highway MPG25
Combined MPG23
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,000
Fuel Cost$2,700
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum13
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionManual 4-spd Doubled
Vehicle ClassSmall Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Dodge Colt Vista Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG21
Highway MPG29
Combined MPG24
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,500
Fuel Cost$2,600
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSmall Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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