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Renault · model year 1985
1985 Renault Fuego
Subcompact · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Subcompact Cars
Where it places
The CarCody take
The 1985 Renault Fuego is a gasoline subcompact car with front-wheel drive, a 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine, and a five-speed manual transmission. Its EPA rating is 23 MPG combined, with 20 MPG in city driving and 28 MPG on the highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $2,900, and tailpipe emissions are 386.39 grams per mile.
Good to know
- 23 MPG combined EPA rating
- 28 MPG highway rating
- Front-wheel drive
- Five-speed manual transmission
- 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine
Watch for
- 20 MPG city rating
- EPA annual fuel cost of $2,900
- Gasoline fuel
- 386.39 grams of CO2 per mile
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a front-wheel-drive subcompact People comfortable with a five-speed manual Highway-focused gasoline driving
The Renault Fuego is a subcompact with front-wheel drive and a five-speed manual. Its 23 MPG combined rating is the central number, while the 20 city and 28 highway ratings show how route mix can change fuel use. EPA’s $2,900 annual fuel-cost figure is substantial enough to include in ownership planning. Consider it when a simple subcompact layout matters more than minimizing gasoline spending.
What it is
The Fuego is Renault’s 1985 subcompact car. It uses front-wheel drive and gasoline power from a 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine.
A five-speed manual transmission sends that engine’s output to the front wheels.
The numbers
The figure to watch is 23 MPG combined. EPA city mileage is 20 MPG, while highway mileage is 28 MPG. Your result will depend on how much of your driving matches each setting.
The Fuego’s tailpipe CO2 figure is 386.39 grams per mile.
What it costs to run
EPA lists annual fuel cost at $2,900. That is the published yearly gasoline-cost figure for this Fuego, not a purchase price or a repair estimate.
How it compares
The Fuego is measured in the Subcompact Cars class. Its combined rating is 23 MPG.
Who it suits
This car fits a driver who wants a gasoline subcompact with a manual gearbox and front-wheel drive, and whose trips include enough highway travel to approach the 28 MPG highway rating.
Trade-offs
The 28 MPG highway figure is higher than the 20 MPG city figure, so frequent city driving works against its combined rating. The manual transmission also requires the driver to shift, while the gasoline powertrain carries a stated annual fuel cost of $2,900.
Verdict
Choose the Fuego for its straightforward front-drive layout, four-cylinder gasoline engine, and manual control in a subcompact body. Budget around the EPA’s $2,900 annual fuel figure, especially if most miles are in town. Highway-heavy use should track closer to 28 MPG, but urban trips are rated at 20 MPG. Its 23 MPG combined result makes it a practical reference point for comparing Renault subcompacts from the same period.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 23 MPG
- City MPG
- 20 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 28 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,900
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 386 g per mile
- Model year
- 1985
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Subcompact Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.2 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Manual 5-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 1985 Renault Fuego’s combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 23 MPG.
What city and highway MPG does the Fuego get?
It is rated at 20 MPG in city driving and 28 MPG on the highway.
How much does the Fuego cost in fuel each year?
EPA lists annual fuel cost at $2,900.
What engine and transmission does it use?
The Fuego has a 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine and a five-speed manual transmission.
Is the 1985 Fuego front-wheel drive?
Yes. The listed drivetrain is front-wheel drive.
What class is the Renault Fuego?
EPA classifies it as a Subcompact Car.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it emit?
The listed tailpipe figure is 386.39 grams per mile.
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