Against 283 other 4-cyl cars rated 1990–1992, the 505 trails their 23.7 mpg average by 5.7 mpg, about $513 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 1984, the 2.3L 4-cyl (1984), does 25 mpg and the thirstiest, the 2.9L 6-cyl (1987–1989), 18: $597 a year apart.
Every Peugeot 505 engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L 4-cyl | 23 / 27 | 1984–1984 | $1,536 | |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 23 / 28.3 | 1985–1987 | $1,536 | |
| 2.2L 4-cyl | 17 / 19.5 | 1988–1992 | $2,076 | |
| 2.1L 4-cyl | 16 / 20.7 | 1989–1991 | $2,098 | |
| 2.9L 6-cyl | 16 / 20 | 1987–1989 | $2,133 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (1992) | $0.178 |
| Fuel per year | $2,133 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,665 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 1990–1992 | +$513 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,667 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 1992 Peugeot 505 gives up 2 mpg in town: 19 on the highway against 17 in the city, $238 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (1992) | 17 mpg | $2,259 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 19 mpg | $2,021 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +2 mpg (12%) | Narrow — equally happy either way |
How the 505 changed over the years
The 505 peaked in 1986 at 26 mpg (24 city, 30 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1992 at 18 — 8 mpg apart, or $656 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 1992 car does 18. The biggest single-year change came in 1987: 26 to 20.5 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 17 / 19 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1991 | 16 / 20 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1990 | 16 / 20 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1989 | 16 / 21 | 2 | $2,076 | |
| 1988 | 16.5 / 20 | 2 | $2,076 | |
| 1987 | 18.5 / 22.5 | 2 | $1,873 | |
| 1986 | 24 / 30 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 1985 | 24 / 30 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 1984 | 23 / 27 | 1 | $1,536 |
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How we count
This page rests on 12 EPA ratings of the Peugeot 505 — 5 engines across 1984–1992. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $3,667. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 1992 Peugeot 505 get?
18 mpg combined, 17 city and 19 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1984 the 505 has averaged 20.5 mpg.
Is the 1992 505 more efficient than the 1991?
About the same: 18 against 18 mpg combined.
Which 505 year has the best gas mileage?
The 1986, at 26 mpg combined (24 city, 30 highway).
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