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Plymouth · model year 1985

1985 Plymouth Colt Vista

Wagon · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Small Station Wagons

EPA figures · 1985fueleconomy.gov

22MPG combined

21/23MPG city / highway

$3,050fuel a year

404 g CO₂ per mile 2.0 L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd

This car on fueleconomy.gov, read 2 October 2026. Your own figures depend on how and where you drive.

Where it places

The CarCody take

The 1985 Plymouth Colt Vista is a small station wagon running on gasoline. Its 2.0-liter four-cylinder sends power through a three-speed automatic to the front wheels. EPA ratings are 21 MPG city, 23 MPG highway, and 22 MPG combined. The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $3,050, with tailpipe emissions of 403.95 grams per mile.

Good to know

22 MPG combined EPA rating
Front-wheel drive
Small station-wagon body
2.0-liter four-cylinder engine
Automatic transmission

Watch for

EPA annual fuel cost is $3,050
Tailpipe CO2 is 403.95 grams per mile
Three-speed automatic transmission
Only 21 MPG city

Who it suits. Drivers wanting a small gasoline station wagon Buyers seeking front-wheel drive with an automatic

The Colt Vista is a compact 1985 wagon with a simple front-drive layout and gasoline engine. Its 22 MPG combined rating indicates similar official economy in town and on the highway, rather than a major highway advantage. The $3,050 annual fuel-cost figure gives running expense a clear place in the decision. This model makes sense for someone specifically seeking a small station wagon with an automatic gearbox, while its emissions and fuel cost may weigh against it for buyers prioritizing lower operating impact.

What it is

The Colt Vista is Plymouth’s 1985 small station wagon. It uses front-wheel drive and gasoline power.

Its powertrain combines a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with a three-speed automatic transmission. It belongs to Plymouth’s Colt family.

The EPA numbers

The defining figure is 22 MPG combined. EPA city mileage is 21 MPG, while highway mileage is 23 MPG.

The small gap between city and highway ratings means the Vista’s official fuel economy changes little between those two driving patterns.

What it costs to run

The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $3,050. That is the listed yearly gasoline cost for this model.

Tailpipe emissions are rated at 403.95 grams of CO2 per mile.

How its figures compare

The Vista’s highway rating is 2 MPG higher than its city rating. Its combined result sits between them at 22 MPG.

No other vehicle figures are provided here, so a direct model-to-model fuel-economy comparison is not possible from these facts.

Who it suits

This wagon suits a driver who wants front-wheel drive and a gasoline powertrain in a small-station-wagon body.

Its 21-to-23 MPG EPA range fits buyers focused on a straightforward combined fuel-economy figure rather than a large city-highway split.

Trade-offs

The automatic transmission has three speeds, and the engine is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder. The EPA combined result is 22 MPG.

The listed annual fuel cost is $3,050, and tailpipe CO2 is 403.95 grams per mile. Those figures describe its running and emissions trade-offs.

Verdict

Choose the Colt Vista if a compact wagon shape, front-wheel drive, and automatic gasoline operation match your needs.

Its official economy numbers are steady across city and highway use, but the yearly fuel-cost figure is substantial. With no other vehicle figures supplied for context, this page supports judging the Vista on its own 22 MPG combined rating and its stated emissions figure.

Every figure on record

Combined MPG: 22 MPG
City MPG: 21 MPG
Highway MPG: 23 MPG
Annual fuel cost: $3,050
Tailpipe CO₂: 404 g per mile
Model year: 1985
Body: Wagon
EPA size class: Small Station Wagons
Drive: Front-Wheel Drive
Engine: 2.0 L 4-cyl
Transmission: Automatic 3-spd
Fuel: Gasoline

Questions

What is the 1985 Plymouth Colt Vista’s combined MPG?

Its EPA combined rating is 22 MPG.

What are its city and highway MPG figures?

The Colt Vista is rated at 21 MPG city and 23 MPG highway.

How much does it cost in fuel each year?

The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $3,050.

What engine and transmission does it use?

It has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and a three-speed automatic transmission.

Is the Colt Vista front-wheel drive?

Yes. Its drive layout is front-wheel drive.

What body style and EPA class is it?

It is a wagon classified by the EPA as a Small Station Wagon.

How much tailpipe CO2 does it produce?

The listed tailpipe figure is 403.95 grams of CO2 per mile.

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