1994 Plymouth 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 1994 Plymouth Colt Vista.

The 1994 Plymouth Colt Vista has 6 model options: Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L, Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L and Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L.

The 1994 Plymouth Colt Vista Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize-Large Station Wagons car class.

The 1994 Plymouth Colt Vista Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize-Large Station Wagons car class.

The 1994 Plymouth Colt Vista Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize-Large Station Wagons car class.

The 1994 Plymouth Colt Vista Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize-Large Station Wagons car class.

The 1994 Plymouth Colt Vista Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize-Large Station Wagons car class.

The 1994 Plymouth Colt Vista Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize-Large Station Wagons car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1994 Plymouth Colt Vista Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1994 Plymouth Colt Vista is 21 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L232127
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L232127
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L201824
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L181721
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L221925
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L201822

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1994 Plymouth Colt Vista?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1994 Plymouth Colt Vista is $3,008.

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 1994 Plymouth Colt Vista to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $3,542 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 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L$2,700spend $2,000 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L$2,700spend $2,000 more
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L$3,150spend $4,250 more
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L$3,500spend $6,000 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L$2,850spend $2,750 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L$3,150spend $4,250 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1994 Plymouth Colt Vista Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1994 Plymouth Colt Vista will consume in one year is 15 barrels.

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

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L13
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L13
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L15
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L17
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L14
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L15

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1994 Plymouth Colt Vista Emit?

The 1994 Plymouth 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 1994 Plymouth Colt Vista.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 6 1994 Plymouth Colt Vista model options.

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1994 Plymouth Colt Vista Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L:

City MPG21
Highway MPG27
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
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.8
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize-Large Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1994 Plymouth Colt Vista Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L:

City MPG21
Highway MPG27
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
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.8
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize-Large Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1994 Plymouth Colt Vista Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L:

City MPG18
Highway MPG24
Combined MPG20
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $4,250
Fuel Cost$3,150
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum15
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.4
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize-Large Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1994 Plymouth Colt Vista Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L:

City MPG17
Highway MPG21
Combined MPG18
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $6,000
Fuel Cost$3,500
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum17
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.4
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize-Large Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1994 Plymouth Colt Vista Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L:

City MPG19
Highway MPG25
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
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.4
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize-Large Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1994 Plymouth Colt Vista Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L:

City MPG18
Highway MPG22
Combined MPG20
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $4,250
Fuel Cost$3,150
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum15
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.4
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize-Large Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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