Peugeot 505 Station Wagon MPG by year — every rating on record
The Peugeot 505 Station Wagon has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 8 model years, from 1984 to 1992. Across those years its best rated version returned 23 mpg (1987) and its thirstiest returned 17 mpg (1984). The EPA record holds 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 8 | 22 mpg | 17 mpg | #9 of 13 (33th pct) | n/a | Regular, Diesel | Midsize Station Wagons |
| 1986 | 4 | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | #7 of 23 (73th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular, Premium, Diesel | Midsize-Large Station Wagons |
| 1987 | 3 | 23 mpg | 18 mpg | #4 of 24 (87th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular, Premium, Diesel | Midsize-Large Station Wagons |
| 1988 | 3 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #23 of 25 (8th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium, Regular | Midsize-Large Station Wagons |
| 1989 | 3 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #17 of 21 (20th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium, Regular | Midsize-Large Station Wagons |
| 1990 | 3 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #19 of 22 (14th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium, Regular | Midsize-Large Station Wagons |
| 1991 | 3 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #13 of 18 (29th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium, Regular | Midsize-Large Station Wagons |
| 1992 | 2 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #18 of 22 (19th pct) | Rear-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 505 Station Wagon placed highest in 1987 at #4 of 24, and lowest in 1988 at #23 of 25. It spent 2 of its 8 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 29 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 | 2.2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) (MPFI) | 17 | 19 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1992 | 2.2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) (MPFI) | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1991 | 2.1L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS,TRBO) (MPFI), turbocharged | 16 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1991 | 2.2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) (MPFI) | 17 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1991 | 2.2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) (MPFI) | 16 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1990 | 2.1L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS,TRBO), turbocharged | 16 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1990 | 2.2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1990 | 2.2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1989 | 2.1L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS,TRBO) (MPFI), turbocharged | 16 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1989 | 2.2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) (MPFI) | 17 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1989 | 2.2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) (MPFI) | 16 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1988 | 2.1L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS,TRBO) (MPFI), turbocharged | 16 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1988 | 2.2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) (MPFI) | 17 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1988 | 2.2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) (MPFI) | 16 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.1L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS,TRBO) (MPFI), turbocharged | 17 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) (MPFI) | 18 | 21 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Diesel | (DSL,TRBO) (NO-CAT), turbocharged, Diesel | 21 | 25 | 23 | 500.0 | 15.5 | $3,900 | 442.60869565217394 | n/a |
| 1986 | 2.2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) (MPFI) | 17 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1986 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) (MPFI) | 18 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1986 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) (MPFI) | 18 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1986 | 2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Diesel | (DSL,TRBO) (MPFI) (NO-CAT), turbocharged, Diesel | 21 | 24 | 22 | 522.7 | 16.2 | $4,050 | 462.72727272727275 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 18 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 17 | 18 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 18 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 18 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.3L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Diesel | (DSL,TRBO), Diesel | 21 | 22 | 22 | 522.7 | 16.2 | $4,050 | 462.72727272727275 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.3L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Diesel | (DSL,TRBO), Diesel | 21 | 23 | 22 | 522.7 | 16.2 | $4,050 | 462.72727272727275 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.3L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Diesel | (DSL,TRBO) CA model, Diesel | 21 | 22 | 22 | 522.7 | 16.2 | $4,050 | 462.72727272727275 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.3L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Diesel | (DSL,TRBO) CA model, Diesel | 21 | 23 | 22 | 522.7 | 16.2 | $4,050 | 462.72727272727275 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 → 1987 | 22 → 23 mpg | +1 mpg | 500 gal |
| 1987 → 1988 | 23 → 18 mpg | -5 mpg | 639 gal |
What 505 Station Wagon fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1992 Peugeot 505 Station Wagon burns 639 to 639 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 | $1,917 | $1,917 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,236 | $2,236 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,556 | $2,556 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1992 model year is $3,450 to $3,450 a year in fuel, or $6,000 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 18 mpg the Peugeot 505 Station Wagon is 3 mpg below the median, which is worth about $319 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Midsize-Large Station Wagons rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
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