Peugeot 505 Station Wagon
18 MPG The 1992 Peugeot 505 Station Wagon is EPA-rated at 18 MPG combined (16.5 city / 20 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 833 gallons, $2667 a year in fuel, or $0.178 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1984–1992 run it averages 18.7 MPG, falling by 2 MPG over 8 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 | $0.139 | $1389 | $2083 | $2778 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.167 | $1667 | $2500 | $3333 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.178 | $1778 | $2667 | $3556 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.194 | $1944 | $2917 | $3889 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.222 | $2222 | $3333 | $4444 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.250 | $2500 | $3750 | $5000 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.278 | $2778 | $4167 | $5556 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 18 MPG | 16.5 | 20 | $3450 | 494 | 2 |
| 1991 | 18 MPG | 16.3 | 20 | $3733 | 494 | 3 |
| 1990 | 18 MPG | 16.3 | 20 | $3733 | 494 | 3 |
| 1989 | 18 MPG | 16.3 | 20 | $3733 | 494 | 3 |
| 1988 | 18 MPG | 16.3 | 20 | $3733 | 494 | 3 |
| 1987 | 20 MPG | 18.7 | 22 | $3667 | 468 | 3 |
| 1986 | 19.5 MPG | 18.5 | 22 | $3613 | 473 | 4 |
| 1984 | 20 MPG | 19.3 | 21.3 | $3513 | 479 | 8 |
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 21 midsize-large station wagons models tracked here, the Peugeot 505 Station Wagon ranks 13 on current figures, against a class average of 19.6 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Volvo 960 Wagon (18.5), Ford Taurus Wagon (19), Mercury Sable Wagon (19), Mitsubishi Expo (20), Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser (20).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 494 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 7.4 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Peugeot 505 Station Wagon get?
The 1992 Peugeot 505 Station Wagon is rated at 18 MPG combined by the EPA — 16.5 city and 20 highway. Across all 8 model years in the database it averages 18.7 MPG, ranging from 17 to 23 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Peugeot 505 Station Wagon cost in fuel per year?
At 18 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 833 gallons — roughly $2667 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.178 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 1992 model is $3450.
Has the Peugeot 505 Station Wagon become more efficient over time?
No — it has actually gone backwards, from 20 MPG in 1984 to 18 in 1992. That usually reflects the model growing heavier, more powerful, or moving upmarket rather than the engineering getting worse.
Is the Peugeot 505 Station Wagon efficient for its class?
It ranks 13 of 21 in the Midsize-Large Station Wagons class on current figures, against a class average of 19.6 MPG. That is 1.6 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.