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Renault · model year 1987

1987 Renault Alliance

Compact · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Compact Cars

EPA figures · 1987fueleconomy.gov

25MPG combined

23/28MPG city / highway

$2,700fuel a year

355 g CO₂ per mile 1.4 L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd

This car on fueleconomy.gov, read 2 October 2026. Your own figures depend on how and where you drive.

Where it places

The CarCody take

The 1987 Renault Alliance is a compact gasoline car with front-wheel drive and a three-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA rating is 25 MPG combined, with 23 MPG in city driving and 28 MPG on the highway. EPA lists annual fuel cost at $2700 and tailpipe CO2 at 355.48 grams per mile.

Good to know

25 MPG combined EPA rating
28 MPG highway rating
Front-wheel drive
Automatic transmission
Compact-car classification

Watch for

23 MPG city rating
$2700 annual EPA fuel cost
Three-speed automatic transmission
Gasoline-only powertrain
355.48 g/mile tailpipe CO2

Who it suits. Drivers wanting a compact, front-wheel-drive automatic Routes with enough highway driving to use the 28 MPG rating Buyers comparing compact-car fuel figures

Choose the 1987 Renault Alliance if its compact-car size, front-wheel drive, and automatic transmission match your needs. Budget around $2700 a year for fuel under the EPA estimate. The 25 MPG combined rating favors mixed driving, while the 23 MPG city figure matters more for stop-and-go routes. Compare those numbers with the compact cars you are considering before deciding.

What it is

The Alliance is Renault’s 1987 compact car in the Alliance/Encore family. It uses front-wheel drive, a 1.4-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a three-speed automatic transmission. See other Renault cars.

The numbers

The defining EPA figure is 25 MPG combined. The split is 23 MPG in city driving and 28 MPG on the highway. Your result will depend on how much of each type of driving you do.

What it costs to run

EPA lists annual fuel cost at $2700. Tailpipe emissions are 355.48 grams of CO2 per mile.

How it compares

The Alliance is classified as a Compact Car. Use its 25 combined MPG, 23 city MPG, and 28 highway MPG as the figures to place beside other cars in that class.

Who it suits

It suits a driver seeking a compact car with front-wheel drive, a gasoline engine, and an automatic transmission. The city and highway ratings give a clear baseline for your usual route.

Trade-offs

The three-speed automatic and gasoline powertrain keep the setup straightforward, while the EPA figures show a 5-MPG gap between city and highway driving. Its listed annual fuel cost is $2700.

Verdict

Every figure on record

Combined MPG: 25 MPG
City MPG: 23 MPG
Highway MPG: 28 MPG
Annual fuel cost: $2,700
Tailpipe CO₂: 355 g per mile
Model year: 1987
Body: Car
EPA size class: Compact Cars
Drive: Front-Wheel Drive
Engine: 1.4 L 4-cyl
Transmission: Automatic 3-spd
Fuel: Gasoline

Questions

What is the 1987 Renault Alliance’s combined MPG?

Its EPA combined rating is 25 MPG.

What are its city and highway MPG figures?

It is rated at 23 MPG in the city and 28 MPG on the highway.

How much fuel cost does EPA list each year?

EPA lists an annual fuel cost of $2700.

What engine and transmission does it use?

The Alliance has a 1.4-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with a three-speed automatic transmission.

Is the 1987 Renault Alliance front-wheel drive?

Yes. The listed drive layout is front-wheel drive.

What class is the Renault Alliance?

EPA classifies it as a Compact Car.

How much tailpipe CO2 does it produce?

The listed tailpipe figure is 355.48 grams of CO2 per mile.