1984 Dodge Colt 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.

The 1984 Dodge Colt has 8 model options: Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.4 L, Manual 4-spd Doubled 4-cyl, 1.4 L, Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L, Manual 4-spd Doubled 4-cyl, 1.6 L, Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.4 L, Manual 4-spd Doubled 4-cyl, 1.4 L, Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L and Manual 4-spd Doubled 4-cyl, 1.6 L.

The 1984 Dodge Colt Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.4 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Dodge Colt Manual 4-spd Doubled 4-cyl, 1.4 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Dodge Colt Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Dodge Colt Manual 4-spd Doubled 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Dodge Colt Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.4 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Dodge Colt Manual 4-spd Doubled 4-cyl, 1.4 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Dodge Colt Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Dodge Colt Manual 4-spd Doubled 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

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

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1984 Dodge Colt is 29 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.4 L343137
Manual 4-spd Doubled 4-cyl, 1.4 L312834
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L262429
Manual 4-spd Doubled 4-cyl, 1.6 L252328
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.4 L333037
Manual 4-spd Doubled 4-cyl, 1.4 L302834
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L262429
Manual 4-spd Doubled 4-cyl, 1.6 L252328

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

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1984 Dodge Colt is $2,206.

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 to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $469 on fuel.

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

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.4 L$1,850save $2,250
Manual 4-spd Doubled 4-cyl, 1.4 L$2,000save $1,500
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L$2,400spend $500 more
Manual 4-spd Doubled 4-cyl, 1.6 L$2,500spend $1,000 more
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.4 L$1,900save $2,000
Manual 4-spd Doubled 4-cyl, 1.4 L$2,100save $1,000
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L$2,400spend $500 more
Manual 4-spd Doubled 4-cyl, 1.6 L$2,500spend $1,000 more

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

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1984 Dodge Colt will consume in one year is 11 barrels.

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

Model OptionBarrels
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.4 L9
Manual 4-spd Doubled 4-cyl, 1.4 L10
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L11
Manual 4-spd Doubled 4-cyl, 1.6 L12
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.4 L9
Manual 4-spd Doubled 4-cyl, 1.4 L10
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L11
Manual 4-spd Doubled 4-cyl, 1.6 L12

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

The 1984 Dodge Colt 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.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 8 1984 Dodge Colt model options.

Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Dodge Colt Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.4 L:

City MPG31
Highway MPG37
Combined MPG34
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $2,250
Fuel Cost$1,850
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum9
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement1.4
TransmissionManual 4-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 4-spd Doubled 4-cyl, 1.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Dodge Colt Manual 4-spd Doubled 4-cyl, 1.4 L:

City MPG28
Highway MPG34
Combined MPG31
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $1,500
Fuel Cost$2,000
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum10
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement1.4
TransmissionManual 4-spd Doubled
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Dodge Colt Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L:

City MPG24
Highway MPG29
Combined MPG26
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $500
Fuel Cost$2,400
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement1.6
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 4-spd Doubled 4-cyl, 1.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Dodge Colt Manual 4-spd Doubled 4-cyl, 1.6 L:

City MPG23
Highway MPG28
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
Displacement1.6
TransmissionManual 4-spd Doubled
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Dodge Colt Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.4 L:

City MPG30
Highway MPG37
Combined MPG33
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $2,000
Fuel Cost$1,900
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum9
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement1.4
TransmissionManual 4-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 4-spd Doubled 4-cyl, 1.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Dodge Colt Manual 4-spd Doubled 4-cyl, 1.4 L:

City MPG28
Highway MPG34
Combined MPG30
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $1,000
Fuel Cost$2,100
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum10
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement1.4
TransmissionManual 4-spd Doubled
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Dodge Colt Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L:

City MPG24
Highway MPG29
Combined MPG26
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $500
Fuel Cost$2,400
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement1.6
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 4-spd Doubled 4-cyl, 1.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Dodge Colt Manual 4-spd Doubled 4-cyl, 1.6 L:

City MPG23
Highway MPG28
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
Displacement1.6
TransmissionManual 4-spd Doubled
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

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