Peugeot averages 20.8 mpg combined across 3 petrol and diesel models (1984–1992). The best on record does 26 mpg, the thirstiest 18 — a yearly fuel gap of about $656.
What that actually costs
What a Peugeot costs to feed, at 12,000 miles a year and $3.20 a gallon.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Average combined | 20.8 mpg |
| Fuel per year | $1,846 |
| Most frugal on record | 26 mpg — $1,477 a year |
| Thirstiest on record | 18 mpg — $2,133 a year |
Peugeot models by gas mileage
From the most frugal down. The yearly figure is what the fuel actually costs at 12,000 miles.
| Model | Average mpg | Best / Worst engine | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peugeot 405 | 21 / 20 | $1,846 | |
| Peugeot 505 | 26 / 18 | $1,873 |
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How we count
Peugeot rests on 17 EPA ratings covering 3 models from 1984 to 1992. The laboratory numbers are EPA's and go in unchanged; the money is ours, at 12,000 miles a year and $3.20 a gallon. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average Peugeot gas mileage?
20.8 mpg combined across 3 models and 17 EPA ratings, from 1984 to 1992 — 8 model years in one figure, which is why it sits below what a new Peugeot does today.
Which Peugeot model is the most economical?
The Peugeot 405 at 20.8 mpg, about $1,846 a year in fuel, against the 505 at 20.5 mpg and $1,873 — a gap of $27 a year between the two ends of the same badge.
How much does a Peugeot cost to run?
About $1,846 a year in fuel, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon. Over five years that is $9,230, before a single service.
Why does the Peugeot average look low?
Because it spans 8 model years, back to 1984. Cars built before the mid-2000s were markedly thirstier, and Peugeot has 17 ratings from that whole stretch — the recent ones are pulled down by the old.
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