Peugeot 405 Sports Wagon MPG by year — every rating on record
The Peugeot 405 Sports Wagon has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 1991 to 1992. Across those years its best rated version returned 21 mpg (1992) and its thirstiest returned 20 mpg (1991). The EPA record holds 4 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize-Large Station Wagons.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #9 of 18 (53th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize-Large Station Wagons |
| 1992 | 2 | 21 mpg | 20 mpg | #11 of 22 (52th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize-Large Station Wagons |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Peugeot 405 Sports Wagon placed highest in 1991 at #9 of 18, and lowest in 1992 at #11 of 22. It spent 2 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 4 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) (MPFI) | 18 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1992 | 1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) (MPFI) | 18 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1991 | 1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) (MPFI) | 18 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1991 | 1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) (MPFI) | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 → 1992 | 20 → 21 mpg | +1 mpg | 548 gal |
What 405 Sports Wagon fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1992 Peugeot 405 Sports Wagon burns 548 to 575 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,643 | $1,725 | $82 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,917 | $2,013 | $96 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,190 | $2,300 | $110 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1992 model year is $2,950 to $3,100 a year in fuel, or $4,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize-Large Station Wagons
Across the 53 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize-Large Station Wagons, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 21 mpg the Peugeot 405 Sports Wagon is exactly at the median.
- All Midsize-Large Station Wagons rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Where Peugeot sits
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