1987 Renault Alliance

The CarCody take

The 1987 Renault Alliance is a compact gasoline car with front-wheel drive and a four-speed manual. Its 1.4-liter four-cylinder returns 32 MPG combined, with 29 MPG city and 37 MPG highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $2,100, while tailpipe CO2 is 277.72 grams per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers wanting a compact front-wheel-drive manual Owners who value highway fuel economy

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 four-speed manual transmission.

Its defining EPA figure is 32 MPG combined. That is the blended city-and-highway estimate for this powertrain.

The numbers

EPA rates the Alliance at 29 MPG in city driving and 37 MPG on the highway. The highway figure is 8 MPG higher, so steady-speed trips use fuel more efficiently than urban driving.

At 32 MPG combined, the Alliance is oriented toward modest fuel use for a compact car, with the exact result depending on how much city or highway driving you do.

What it costs to run

The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $2,100. That gives you a simple yearly budget reference for gasoline use.

Tailpipe CO2 is listed at 277.72 grams per mile.

How it compares

The Alliance is rated at 32 MPG combined, with 29 MPG city and 37 MPG highway. The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $2,100.

Who it suits

The Alliance fits a driver seeking a compact gasoline car with front-wheel drive and a manual gearbox. Its 37 MPG highway estimate favors regular open-road trips, while the 29 MPG city rating suits buyers whose driving is more urban but still value efficiency.

Trade-offs

The four-speed manual requires active gear changes, and city driving is less efficient than highway travel: 29 MPG versus 37 MPG.

It is gasoline-powered and carries a tailpipe CO2 figure of 277.72 grams per mile, so its running profile is tied to fuel use rather than electric charging.

Verdict

Choose the 1987 Renault Alliance if a compact footprint, front-wheel drive, and manual control match your priorities. Its 32 MPG combined rating gives it a clear fuel-economy target, with stronger results on highway trips than in town. Budget $2,100 a year for fuel using the EPA estimate. The car's gasoline engine and reported CO2 output make it a straightforward conventional-car choice, while the four-speed transmission keeps the driving involvement in your hands.