Renault Alliance Convertible MPG by year — every rating on record
The Renault Alliance Convertible has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 1986 to 1987. Across those years its best rated version returned 27 mpg (1987) and its thirstiest returned 20 mpg (1986). The EPA record holds 4 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Subcompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 2 | 26 mpg | 20 mpg | #25 of 59 (59th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 1987 | 2 | 27 mpg | 23 mpg | #21 of 72 (72th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Renault Alliance Convertible placed highest in 1987 at #21 of 72, and lowest in 1986 at #25 of 59. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 1.7L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) (SPFI) | 21 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 1987 | 1.7L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) (SPFI) | 24 | 32 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 329.14814814814815 | n/a |
| 1986 | 1.7L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) (SPFI) | 19 | 22 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1986 | 1.7L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) (SPFI) | 23 | 29 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 341.8076923076923 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 → 1987 | 26 → 27 mpg | +1 mpg | 426 gal |
What Alliance Convertible fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1987 Renault Alliance Convertible burns 426 to 500 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 | $1,278 | $1,500 | $222 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,491 | $1,750 | $259 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,704 | $2,000 | $296 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1987 model year is $2,300 to $2,700 a year in fuel, or $2,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Subcompact Cars
Across the 461 nameplates EPA classifies as Subcompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 24 mpg. At 27 mpg the Renault Alliance Convertible is 3 mpg better the median, which is worth about $186 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Subcompact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Where Renault sits
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