Peugeot 505 Sedan
18.2 MPG The 1989 Peugeot 505 Sedan is EPA-rated at 18.2 MPG combined (16.2 city / 20.7 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 824 gallons, $2637 a year in fuel, or $0.176 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1984–1989 run it averages 19.5 MPG, falling by 3.3 MPG over 5 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.137 | $1374 | $2060 | $2747 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.165 | $1648 | $2473 | $3297 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.176 | $1758 | $2637 | $3516 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.192 | $1923 | $2885 | $3846 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.220 | $2198 | $3297 | $4396 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.247 | $2473 | $3709 | $4945 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.275 | $2747 | $4121 | $5495 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 18.2 MPG | 16.2 | 20.7 | $3975 | 489 | 6 |
| 1988 | 18.3 MPG | 16.2 | 20.7 | $3950 | 485 | 6 |
| 1987 | 19 MPG | 17.4 | 21.4 | $3588 | 478 | 8 |
| 1986 | 20.5 MPG | 19.2 | 23.3 | $3583 | 459 | 6 |
| 1984 | 21.5 MPG | 20.3 | 23.1 | $3408 | 458 | 12 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 227 compact cars models tracked here, the Peugeot 505 Sedan ranks 203 on current figures, against a class average of 26.6 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Volkswagen Quantum (18.5), Acura Legend (18.8), Bentley Continental GT (19), BMW M3 Competition Sedan (19), BMW M3 Sedan (19).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 489 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 7.3 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Peugeot 505 Sedan get?
The 1989 Peugeot 505 Sedan is rated at 18.2 MPG combined by the EPA — 16.2 city and 20.7 highway. Across all 5 model years in the database it averages 19.5 MPG, ranging from 17 to 26 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Peugeot 505 Sedan cost in fuel per year?
At 18.2 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 824 gallons — roughly $2637 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.176 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 1989 model is $3975.
Has the Peugeot 505 Sedan become more efficient over time?
No — it has actually gone backwards, from 21.5 MPG in 1984 to 18.2 in 1989. That usually reflects the model growing heavier, more powerful, or moving upmarket rather than the engineering getting worse.
Is the Peugeot 505 Sedan efficient for its class?
It ranks 203 of 227 in the Compact Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 26.6 MPG. That is 8.4 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.