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Our Review of the 1994 Dodge Colt ES

As time has gone by several things can be said about the Dodge Colt series: including the strong reaction most buyers have towards their car. The 4-cylinder engine is at the core of the strong emotions, it is reliable for its class and delivers a huge amount of torque.

Dodge Colt Engine Specs

The Colt ES is equipped with a Mitsubishi 1.5 liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The engine is mated to a Mitsubishi 5-speed Transaxle. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sedan arena.

The fuel system for the 1994 Colt is a traditional MPI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 13.20 gallons.

The Colt uses power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the Colt ES are 66.50 inches wide by 171.10 inches long. It sits a comfortable 51.60 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 96.10 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The listed retail price in 1994 (MSRP) was $10,277, with an invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Sedan.

The standard warranty period for the Colt is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sedan market.

Fuel Efficiency

The Colt ES received a miles-per-gallon rating of 28 - 32 in-city driving and 32 - 39 when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was exceptional.

We Think…

There are several reasons why the Dodge Colt ES sold well in 1994. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Dodge, specifically a Colt.