Peugeot 505 MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 26 MPG combined in 1985–1986, the diesel 505 Sedan. Its weakest year peaked at 18 MPG (1990–1992).

lowest to best versionbest versionmedian of its class

833.3 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 1992 version, the 505 Station Wagon. Put it next to its 1984 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Peugeot 505 has EPA ratings for nine model years, 1984–1992, most often among compact cars. Its best version ranked third (tied) of 24 midsize-large station wagons in 1987, behind the class leader, the Dodge Aries.

In 1988 the most efficient version of the 505 still placed second from the bottom of 24 midsize-large station wagons, where the Mercedes-Benz 300 rated lowest. Of the 991 car nameplates on this site, few have had a diesel version (60 of them); this one has.

Among 22 midsize-large station wagons, 1992

The 505 placed 14th (tied). The class leader was the Eagle Summit at 23 MPG. The next higher rating, 19 MPG, belongs to the Volvo 960.

Powertrains under the name

Diesel
Rated in 1984–1987.
Gasoline
Rated in 1984–1992.

All 9 model years, best and lowest version

Model years	Best version	Combined	City / hwy	Lowest version	Versions
1992	505 Station Wagon	18	17 / 21	18	2
1990–1991	505 Station Wagon	18	17 / 20	18	3
1988–1989	505 Sedan	19	17 / 22	18	9
1987	505 Sedan diesel	23	21 / 25	18	11
1986	505 Sedan diesel	26	24 / 30	18	10
1985	505 diesel	26	24 / 30	18	8
1984	505 Sedan	25	23 / 27	17	20

Version names in the EPA list: 505, 505 Sedan, 505 Station Wagon, 505 Wagon.

Same class, 1992

Eagle Summit23 MPG Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser18 MPG Volvo 94018 MPG Wallace Environmental Wetl 30015 MPG