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Plymouth · model year 1985

1985 Plymouth Horizon

Compact · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Compact Cars

EPA figures · 1985fueleconomy.gov

27MPG combined

23/33MPG city / highway

$2,500fuel a year

329 g CO₂ per mile 2.2 L 4-cyl Manual 5-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 Horizon is a compact front-wheel-drive car with a 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine and five-speed manual transmission. Its EPA fuel-economy figure is 27 MPG combined, with 23 MPG city and 33 MPG highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $2,500, and tailpipe CO2 is 329.15 grams per mile.

Good to know

27 MPG combined provides a clear overall fuel-economy figure.
33 MPG highway rating suits highway-focused driving.
Front-wheel drive and a five-speed manual are clearly specified.
2.2-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine.

Watch for

23 MPG city rating is lower than its highway figure.
EPA annual fuel cost is $2,500.
Tailpipe CO2 is rated at 329.15 grams per mile.
Manual transmission requires driver shifting.

Who it suits. Drivers seeking a compact front-wheel-drive car Shoppers comfortable with a five-speed manual Buyers comparing gasoline MPG figures

Choose the 1985 Plymouth Horizon if its compact-car format, front-wheel drive, and manual transmission match your needs. Its 27 combined MPG gives a clear fuel-use reference, while the 23 city and 33 highway figures explain the range you can expect across different trips. The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $2,500, so running expense is a central part of the decision.

What it is

The Horizon is a 1985 Plymouth compact car. It uses front-wheel drive, gasoline, a 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine, and a five-speed manual transmission. See other Plymouth cars.

Its defining EPA figure is 27 MPG combined. That is the single number to use for an overall view of fuel use.

The numbers

EPA ratings are 23 MPG in city driving and 33 MPG on the highway. City trips use the lower figure; steady highway travel aligns with the higher one.

The Horizon's tailpipe CO2 rating is 329.15 grams per mile.

What it costs to run

EPA lists annual fuel cost at $2,500. The estimate applies to this gasoline car's 27 MPG combined rating.

How it compares

For compact-car comparisons, use 27 combined MPG as the Horizon's baseline. Its 23 city and 33 highway ratings show how the result changes with driving mix.

Who it suits

The Horizon suits a driver looking at a compact car with front-wheel drive, a manual gearbox, and a gasoline four-cylinder engine.

It also fits shoppers who want one combined MPG figure for comparing everyday fuel use.

Trade-offs

The five-speed manual requires the driver to shift. Front-wheel drive is the only drive layout listed for this model.

Fuel economy varies from 23 MPG in city driving to 33 MPG on the highway. The gasoline powertrain carries a 329.15-gram-per-mile tailpipe CO2 rating.

Verdict

Every figure on record

Combined MPG: 27 MPG
City MPG: 23 MPG
Highway MPG: 33 MPG
Annual fuel cost: $2,500
Tailpipe CO₂: 329 g per mile
Model year: 1985
Body: Car
EPA size class: Compact Cars
Drive: Front-Wheel Drive
Engine: 2.2 L 4-cyl
Transmission: Manual 5-spd
Fuel: Gasoline

Questions

What is the 1985 Plymouth Horizon's combined MPG?

Its EPA combined rating is 27 MPG.

What are its city and highway MPG ratings?

It is rated at 23 MPG city and 33 MPG highway.

How much does it cost to fuel each year?

EPA lists annual fuel cost at $2,500.

What engine and transmission does it use?

It has a 2.2-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with a five-speed manual transmission.

Is the Horizon front-wheel drive?

Yes. The listed drive layout is front-wheel drive.

What is its tailpipe CO2 rating?

The rating is 329.15 grams per mile.

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