1988 Plymouth 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 1988 Plymouth Colt.

The 1988 Plymouth Colt has 5 model options: Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L, Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L, Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L and Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L.

The 1988 Plymouth Colt Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1988 Plymouth Colt Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1988 Plymouth Colt Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1988 Plymouth Colt Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1988 Plymouth Colt Manual 5-spd 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 1988 Plymouth Colt Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1988 Plymouth Colt is 27 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L272629
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L312935
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L302734
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L222124
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L252229

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1988 Plymouth Colt?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1988 Plymouth Colt is $2,350.

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 1988 Plymouth Colt to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $250 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, 1.5 L$2,300save $0
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L$2,000save $1,500
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L$2,100save $1,000
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L$2,850spend $2,750 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L$2,500spend $1,000 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1988 Plymouth Colt Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1988 Plymouth 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
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L11
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L10
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L10
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L14
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L12

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1988 Plymouth Colt Emit?

The 1988 Plymouth 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 1988 Plymouth Colt.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 5 1988 Plymouth Colt model options.

Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1988 Plymouth Colt Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L:

City MPG26
Highway MPG29
Combined MPG27
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $0
Fuel Cost$2,300
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.5
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1988 Plymouth Colt Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L:

City MPG29
Highway MPG35
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
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.5
TransmissionManual 4-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1988 Plymouth Colt Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L:

City MPG27
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
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.5
TransmissionManual 5-spd
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 1988 Plymouth Colt Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 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
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.6
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1988 Plymouth Colt Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 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
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.6
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

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