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1987 Peugeot 505 MPG & fuel economy

The 1987 Peugeot 505 is a compact car offered in 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 19 MPG combined (18 city / 21 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 19 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1986 model. Among 55 compact cars rated for 1987, it ranks 45th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,447 a year to fuel.

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Combined 19 MPG 18 MPG city · 21 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,447 15,000 mi/yr · $16.32 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1987 #45 of 55 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1987 Peugeot 505's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 8.9 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City187.713.1
Highway218.911.2
Combined198.112.4

How it ranks among 1987 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Renault Alliance/Encore32 MPG $1,453
  2. 2Ford Escort31 MPG $1,500
  3. 3Mercury Lynx31 MPG $1,500
  4. 4Ford Escort Diesel35 MPG $1,586
  5. 5Mercury Lynx Diesel35 MPG $1,586
  6. 45Peugeot 50519 MPG $2,447
  7. 55Rolls-Royce Camargue8 MPG $5,812
1987 505Other compact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

505 MPG across model years

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7 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
505 Sedan		 Gas 18 MPG 21 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
RWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
505 Sedan		 Gas 18 MPG 21 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
RWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
505 Sedan		 Gas 16 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
RWD · 2.9L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
505 Sedan		 Gas 16 MPG 20 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
RWD · 2.9L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
505 Sedan		 Gas 16 MPG 20 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
RWD · 2.1L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
505 Sedan		 Gas 17 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $3,118
RWD · 2.1L 4-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic
505 Sedan		 Gas 17 MPG 20 MPG 18 MPG — $3,292

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Passenger volume
90 cu ft
Cargo volume
11 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
468 g/mi

1987 Peugeot 505 vs. rivals

vs Volkswagen Quantum 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Thunderbird 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Same fuel cost vs Mercury Cougar 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Same fuel cost vs Merkur XR4Ti 20 MPG · $2,325/yr XR4Ti saves $122/yr vs Nissan Maxima 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Same fuel cost vs Sterling 825 18 MPG · $2,583/yr 505 saves $136/yr vs Mcevoy Motors 240 DL/240 GL Sedan 20 MPG · $2,325/yr 240 DL/240 GL Sedan saves $122/yr vs Toyota Cressida 19 MPG · $3,118/yr 505 saves $671/yr vs Peugeot 505 Diesel 23 MPG · $2,413/yr 505 Diesel saves $34/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 1987 Peugeot 505 Diesel (23 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1987 Peugeot 505?

Up to 19 MPG combined (18 city / 21 highway); ratings range from 18 to 19 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1987 Peugeot 505 use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1987 Peugeot 505?

The 1987 Peugeot 505's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 8.9 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1987 Peugeot 505 per year?

About $2,447 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $16.32 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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