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Renault · model year 1987
1987 Renault Alliance
Compact · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Compact Cars
Where it places
The CarCody take
The 1987 Renault Alliance is a compact gasoline car with front-wheel drive, a 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine, and a four-speed manual transmission. Its EPA rating is 30 MPG combined, with 28 MPG city and 34 MPG highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $2,250, and tailpipe CO2 is 296.23 grams per mile.
Good to know
- 30 MPG combined EPA rating
- 34 MPG highway rating
- Front-wheel drive
- Compact-car size class
- 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine
Watch for
- Four-speed manual transmission
- 28 MPG city rating is lower than highway figure
- Gasoline fuel requires regular fill-ups
- Tailpipe CO2 is 296.23 grams per mile
Who it suits. Drivers seeking a compact front-wheel-drive gasoline car Buyers comfortable with a four-speed manual Road use where the 34 MPG highway rating matters
The 1987 Renault Alliance makes sense for someone who wants a compact, front-wheel-drive gasoline car and is comfortable with a four-speed manual. Its 30 MPG combined EPA rating offers a clear everyday benchmark, while the $2,250 annual fuel estimate helps frame ownership costs. Highway use is rated at 34 MPG, but city driving drops to 28 MPG, so commuting conditions will shape the result. Consider it when those dimensions fit; pass when you need an automatic transmission or a different fuel setup.
What it is
The 1987 Renault Alliance is a compact car running on gasoline. It uses front-wheel drive and a 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a four-speed manual transmission.
Its defining EPA figure is 30 MPG combined. That blends the 28 MPG city rating with the 34 MPG highway rating.
The numbers
Expect the EPA rating to vary with the road. The Alliance is rated at 28 MPG in city driving and 34 MPG on the highway, for 30 MPG combined.
Tailpipe CO2 is listed at 296.23 grams per mile.
What it costs to run
EPA lists annual fuel cost at $2,250. Your actual bill will change with how much city and highway driving you do, but the 30 MPG combined figure is the useful starting point.
How it compares
The Alliance gives you one compact-car baseline: 30 MPG combined, 28 city, and 34 highway. For a Renault-to-Renault look, compare those figures and annual fuel costs with Renault cars.
Who it suits
This car suits a driver seeking a compact gasoline model with front-wheel drive and willing to use a manual transmission. Its highway rating makes regular road travel part of its use case, while the lower city figure matters more in stop-and-go driving.
Trade-offs
The four-speed manual requires the driver to shift. Gasoline operation means fuel purchases, and the EPA's 296.23 grams of CO2 per mile records its tailpipe output.
The 34 MPG highway result is 6 MPG higher than the 28 MPG city result, so driving mix matters to running costs.
Verdict
Choose the Alliance if a small, front-drive car with a manual gearbox matches how you drive. Its 30 MPG combined rating gives it a clear fuel-use reference, while the $2,250 EPA annual estimate sets a straightforward budget marker. The city and highway split is meaningful: stop-and-go trips will not match its highway number. This is a simple gasoline compact whose main decision points are fuel economy, manual shifting, and the driving conditions where you use it.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 30 MPG
- City MPG
- 28 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 34 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,250
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 296 g per mile
- Model year
- 1987
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Compact Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 1.4 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Manual 4-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 1987 Renault Alliance's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 30 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG figures?
It is rated at 28 MPG city and 34 MPG highway.
How much does it cost to fuel each year?
The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $2,250.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It has a 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine and a four-speed manual transmission.
Is the Renault Alliance front-wheel drive?
Yes. The Alliance uses front-wheel drive.
What type of car is the Alliance?
It is a 1987 compact car powered by gasoline.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it emit?
The listed tailpipe output is 296.23 grams per mile.
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