1987 Peugeot 505 Station Wagon: MPG and fuel economy
The 1987 Peugeot 505 Station Wagon is rated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency at 23 combined MPG, with 21 MPG in the city and 25 MPG on the highway. That puts it well above the average for cars in the Midsize-Large Station Wagons class in the same model year.
This page collects every fuel-economy figure the EPA publishes for the 1987 Peugeot 505 Station Wagon. Below you will find the headline combined, city, and highway MPG, the estimated annual fuel cost at three different driving levels, the tailpipe CO₂ emissions, and a full breakdown of the engine and drivetrain. The EPA rates 3 separate variants of this car (different engine, transmission, or drivetrain combinations), and you can compare them side by side in the trims table. If you want to know whether this generation got more or less efficient over the years, the year-over-year table further down covers every model year the EPA has rated.
Key takeaways
- EPA estimates this car costs around $6,750 more in fuel over five years than an average new vehicle of the same model year.
Fuel economy at a glance
These are the EPA's official ratings for the 1987 Peugeot 505 Station Wagon. The numbers come from a standardised laboratory test cycle and are the same figures that appear on the window sticker of every new car. Real-world mileage varies with driving style, weather, fuel quality, and how heavily loaded the car is.
When the EPA tests several variants of the same nameplate (for example, a front-wheel-drive version and an all-wheel-drive version), each gets its own rating. The figures shown here are the headline variant, taken as the configuration with the best combined MPG. The trims table further down covers all 3 variants side by side.
Combined MPG is a 55/45 weighted blend of the city and highway test cycles. The EPA uses it as the single number you can compare across the entire dataset, including hybrids and EVs (which use the equivalent MPGe figure).
| Combined MPG | 23 MPG |
| City MPG | 21 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 25 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $3,500 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 443 g/mi |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
How the 1987 Peugeot 505 Station Wagon compares
The 1987 Peugeot 505 Station Wagon returns 23 combined MPG. Cars in the Midsize-Large Station Wagons class for the same model year average 19.4 MPG, which puts this car ahead of the class average by about 19%.
For broader context, the average new car of the 1987 model year (across all classes) returns 19.5 MPG. Larger vehicles pull the all-cars average down, so do not use that figure on its own to judge a small car or a hybrid. The full list of the most efficient cars of the 1987 model year is on its own page.
Trim variants rated for 1987
The EPA rates 3 separate variants of the 1987 Peugeot 505 Station Wagon. The differences come from the engine size, transmission type, and drivetrain (front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive, and so on). The same nameplate can land several MPG apart depending on the configuration you actually buy.
The most efficient configuration on this page returns 23 MPG, while the least efficient returns 18 MPG. That is a spread of 5 MPG between trims of the same nameplate.
| Engine and transmission | Drive | Combined | City | Highway | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L, 4-cyl, turbo, Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 23 MPG | 21 MPG | 25 MPG | $3,500 |
| 2L, 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 MPG | 18 MPG | 21 MPG | $3,150 |
| 2.1L, 4-cyl, turbo, Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 MPG | 17 MPG | 20 MPG | $3,850 |
Annual fuel cost across driving patterns
The headline annual fuel cost the EPA publishes assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a fuel mix of 55% city and 45% highway. The dollar figure is calculated using the EPA's current reference price for diesel, which is $5.40/gallon. EPA updates that reference periodically rather than tracking live pump prices, so treat it as a window-sticker estimate rather than today's pump number.
The table below scales the EPA's number to three common driving patterns. The combined MPG and the reference fuel price stay constant, only the annual mileage changes. To get a current-prices estimate, take your local gas price and multiply by 652.2 gallons (the car's annual consumption at the rated MPG).
| Driving pattern | Estimated annual fuel cost |
|---|---|
| Light driver, 7,500 miles per year | $1,750 |
| Average driver, 15,000 miles per year | $3,500 |
| Heavy driver, 25,000 miles per year | $5,833 |
Year-over-year MPG for the Peugeot 505 Station Wagon
The EPA has rated the Peugeot 505 Station Wagon across 8 model years, from 1984 Peugeot 505 Station Wagon through 1992 Peugeot 505 Station Wagon. The numbers below are the best combined MPG figure the EPA published for each year, which lets you see when the car was at its most efficient and how recent generations stack up.
Combined MPG has stayed in roughly the same range across the run. The peak rating came with the 1987 Peugeot 505 Station Wagon at 23 MPG.
| Year | Combined MPG | Open year page |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 18 MPG | 1992 Peugeot 505 Station Wagon |
| 1991 | 18 MPG | 1991 Peugeot 505 Station Wagon |
| 1990 | 18 MPG | 1990 Peugeot 505 Station Wagon |
| 1989 | 18 MPG | 1989 Peugeot 505 Station Wagon |
| 1988 | 18 MPG | 1988 Peugeot 505 Station Wagon |
| 1987 | 23 MPG | this page |
| 1986 | 22 MPG | 1986 Peugeot 505 Station Wagon |
| 1984 | 22 MPG | 1984 Peugeot 505 Station Wagon |
Compare against other Midsize-Large Station Wagons for 1987
If you are cross-shopping the 1987 Peugeot 505 Station Wagon, the most useful comparison is against the other cars in the Midsize-Large Station Wagons class for the same model year. The list below shows the highest-MPG peers, ranked from most to least efficient. Click any of them to open its full page.
The Dodge Aries Wagon leads this group at 24 MPG, 1 MPG ahead of the 1987 Peugeot 505 Station Wagon.
Specifications
The 1987 Peugeot 505 Station Wagon runs a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged engine paired with a automatic 4-spd, sending power through rear-wheel drive.
Engine, transmission, and drivetrain together drive most of the variation in fuel economy across trims. A larger engine moves the car with less effort but burns more fuel. A turbo lets a small engine punch above its weight, often without much MPG penalty. All-wheel drive adds traction and weight, and usually costs a couple of MPG compared with two-wheel drive of the same engine.
- Vehicle class
- Midsize-Large Station Wagons
- Engine
- 2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged
- Transmission
- Automatic 4-spd
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Annual petroleum use
- 15.5 barrels per year
Common questions about the 1987 Peugeot 505 Station Wagon
Quick answers to the questions people most often search for when looking up the 1987 Peugeot 505 Station Wagon.
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Is the 1987 Peugeot 505 Station Wagon fuel efficient?
Yes. The 1987 Peugeot 505 Station Wagon returns 23 combined MPG, which beats the average car in the Midsize-Large Station Wagons class for the same model year by about 19%. -
What MPG does the 1987 Peugeot 505 Station Wagon get?
The EPA rates the 1987 Peugeot 505 Station Wagon at 23 combined MPG, 21 MPG in city driving, and 25 MPG on the highway. Real-world numbers depend on your driving style, the weather, and how loaded the car is. -
How much does it cost to fuel a 1987 Peugeot 505 Station Wagon per year?
The EPA estimates an annual fuel cost of $3,500 for the 1987 Peugeot 505 Station Wagon. That figure assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year, a 55% city and 45% highway split, and the EPA's published average fuel price for the rated fuel grade. -
What fuel does the 1987 Peugeot 505 Station Wagon use?
The EPA lists the 1987 Peugeot 505 Station Wagon as running on diesel. Using a different grade than the manufacturer specifies can affect fuel economy and engine longevity. -
Has the Peugeot 505 Station Wagon become more fuel efficient over time?
Combined MPG has stayed close to flat across the run. Both the earliest (1984 Peugeot 505 Station Wagon, 22 MPG) and most recent (1992 Peugeot 505 Station Wagon, 18 MPG) versions sit in the same range. -
How much CO₂ does the 1987 Peugeot 505 Station Wagon emit?
Tailpipe CO₂ emissions are 443 g/mi. Multiplied across a typical year of driving (15,000 miles) that works out to about 6,639 kilograms of CO₂. -
What is the difference between the city and highway MPG of the 1987 Peugeot 505 Station Wagon?
City driving returns 21 MPG and highway driving returns 25 MPG, a gap of 4 MPG. The two figures are close enough that the car will hold its rated efficiency well across most driving patterns. -
What engine is in the 1987 Peugeot 505 Station Wagon?
The 1987 Peugeot 505 Station Wagon has a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged engine (EPA description: (DSL,TRBO) (NO-CAT)). Smaller turbocharged engines like this one tend to deliver bigger-engine power on demand while keeping fuel economy closer to a non-turbo version of the same displacement. -
What transmission and drivetrain does the 1987 Peugeot 505 Station Wagon have?
The 1987 Peugeot 505 Station Wagon comes with a automatic 4-spd transmission and rear-wheel drive. -
How much more does the 1987 Peugeot 505 Station Wagon cost in fuel compared to an average car?
The EPA estimates that over five years, the 1987 Peugeot 505 Station Wagon will cost about $6,750 more in fuel than an average new vehicle of the same model year. The difference accumulates because the car uses more fuel per mile, not because of any one-off charge at the dealership.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost figures assume 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split. Real-world mileage varies with driving conditions, vehicle maintenance, fuel quality, and driver behaviour.