1984 Plymouth HorizonFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Compact Cars
City
26
MPG
Highway
35
MPG
Combined
30
MPG
Trim Comparison
Manual 4-spd
Regular
City
26
Hwy
35
Comb
30
Fuel cost: $2,250/yr
Manual 4-spd
Regular
City
25
Hwy
35
Comb
29
Fuel cost: $2,350/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
22
Hwy
32
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $2,600/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
21
Hwy
31
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $2,700/yr
Automatic 3-spd
Regular
City
21
Hwy
26
Comb
23
Fuel cost: $2,950/yr
Automatic 3-spd
Regular
City
20
Hwy
24
Comb
21
Fuel cost: $3,200/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 4-spd | Regular | 26 | 35 | 30 | $2,250 |
| Manual 4-spd | Regular | 25 | 35 | 29 | $2,350 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 32 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 31 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,950 |
| Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 20 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,250
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$750
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 296 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 9.9 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2.2L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 4-speed Manual
- Body Style
- Sedan
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 1.6L, 4-cylinder
- Induction Type
- Port Fuel Injection
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,245/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,979/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,944/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,068/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,261/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,255/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,796/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,309/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,172/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,224/yr
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $2,245/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $2,979/yrHIGHEST | +$734 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $1,944/yrLOWEST | $-301 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $2,068/yr | $-177 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $2,261/yr | +$16 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $2,255/yr | +$10 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $2,796/yr | +$551 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $2,309/yr | +$64 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $2,172/yr | $-73 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $2,224/yr | $-21 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 30 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
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