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1989 Peugeot 505 MPG & fuel economy

The 1989 Peugeot 505 is a compact car offered in 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 18 MPG combined (17 city / 20 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 19 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 1988 model. Among 42 compact cars rated for 1989, it ranks 34th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,583 a year to fuel.

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Combined 18 MPG 17 MPG city · 20 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,583 15,000 mi/yr · $17.22 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1989 #34 of 42 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1989 Peugeot 505's fuel average is 7.7 km/L (13.1 L/100 km), or 18 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City177.213.8
Highway208.511.8
Combined187.713.1

How it ranks among 1989 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Ford Escort32 MPG $1,453
  2. 2Pontiac Lemans30 MPG $1,550
  3. 3Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel34 MPG $1,632
  4. 4Volkswagen Jetta Diesel34 MPG $1,632
  5. 5Eagle Summit28 MPG $1,661
  6. 34Peugeot 50518 MPG $2,583
  7. 42Mercedes-Benz 56014 MPG $4,232
1989 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 · 2.2L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
505 Sedan		 Gas 17 MPG 20 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
RWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
505 Sedan		 Gas 16 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
RWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
505 Station Wagon		 Gas 16 MPG 20 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
RWD · 2.1L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
505 Sedan		 Gas 16 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $3,118
RWD · 2.1L 4-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic
505 Sedan		 Gas 16 MPG 20 MPG 18 MPG — $3,292
RWD · 2.9L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
505 Sedan		 Gas 16 MPG 20 MPG 18 MPG — $3,292
RWD · 2.9L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
505 Sedan		 Gas 16 MPG 20 MPG 18 MPG — $3,292

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.2L 4-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Passenger volume
93 cu ft
Cargo volume
11 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
494 g/mi

1989 Peugeot 505 vs. rivals

vs Sterling 827 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Same fuel cost vs Mitsubishi Sigma 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Same fuel cost vs Merkur XR4Ti 19 MPG · $2,447/yr XR4Ti saves $136/yr vs Dodge CSX 20 MPG · $2,325/yr CSX saves $258/yr vs Mitsubishi Galant 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Galant saves $562/yr vs Toyota Cressida 19 MPG · $3,118/yr 505 saves $535/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1989 Peugeot 505?

Up to 18 MPG combined (17 city / 20 highway); ratings range from 18 to 19 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1989 Peugeot 505 use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1989 Peugeot 505?

The 1989 Peugeot 505's fuel average is 7.7 km/L (13.1 L/100 km), or 18 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1989 Peugeot 505 per year?

About $2,583 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $17.22 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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