Model year guide

1989 Plymouth COLT

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1989 Plymouth COLT is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1989 Plymouth COLT at a glance

Combined23–30 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1989 Plymouth COLT MPG & running costs

Combined23–30 mpg
City25 mpg
Highway31 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,700
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
Transmission3 options
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume90 cu ft
Cargo volume12 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$1,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1989 Plymouth COLT costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$13,500
Fuel only$13,500
Per mile$0.18

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1989 Plymouth COLT vehicles on record

1989 Plymouth COLTJP3CU34X1KU084528

Other Plymouth COLT model years

1993

1989 Plymouth COLT — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1989 Plymouth COLT get?

The 1989 Plymouth COLT has U.S. EPA estimates of 23–30 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.