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Renault · model year 1987
1987 Renault Alliance
Compact · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Compact Cars
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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 23 MPG combined, with 21 MPG city and 26 MPG highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $2,900, and tailpipe CO2 is 386.39 grams per mile.
Good to know
- 23 MPG combined EPA rating
- Front-wheel drive
- Compact-car size class
- 1.7-liter four-cylinder engine
- Automatic transmission
Watch for
- 21 MPG city rating
- Three-speed automatic transmission
- $2,900 EPA annual fuel cost
- 386.39 grams per mile of tailpipe CO2
Who it suits. Drivers seeking a compact front-wheel-drive Renault Owners whose trips fit the 23 MPG combined estimate
The 1987 Renault Alliance makes sense for someone seeking a compact car with front-wheel drive and a three-speed automatic. Its 23 MPG combined rating is straightforward, while the 21 city and 26 highway figures show how road type changes fuel use. EPA’s $2,900 annual fuel-cost estimate is substantial, and the 386.39 grams-per-mile CO2 figure is part of the ownership picture. The 1.7-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine keeps the powertrain description simple, but the transmission is a three-speed automatic.
What it is
The 1987 Renault Alliance is a compact car from Renault’s Alliance/Encore family. It uses front-wheel drive, a 1.7-liter four-cylinder engine, and a three-speed automatic transmission.
Its defining EPA figure is 23 MPG combined. That puts its everyday fuel-use estimate between the 21 MPG city rating and the 26 MPG highway rating.
The numbers
EPA ratings are 21 MPG in city driving, 26 MPG on the highway, and 23 MPG combined. The car runs on gasoline.
The Alliance is classified as a compact car. Its tailpipe CO2 figure is 386.39 grams per mile.
What it costs to run
EPA lists annual fuel cost at $2,900. Your actual bill will depend on how much city and highway driving you do, but the 21 MPG city and 26 MPG highway ratings show the two ends of its estimate.
How it compares
Within its own figures, highway driving is rated 5 MPG higher than city driving. The 23 MPG combined number is the useful baseline when you compare this Alliance with other Renault cars.
Who it suits
This Alliance suits a buyer looking for a compact gasoline car with front-wheel drive and automatic shifting, and who wants a single 23 MPG combined figure for planning fuel use.
Its city and highway ratings also give a clear guide for drivers whose trips favor one type of road.
Trade-offs
The automatic transmission has only three speeds. Fuel economy is rated at 21 MPG in the city and 26 MPG on the highway, with 23 MPG combined.
Its annual EPA fuel cost is $2,900, and its tailpipe CO2 rating is 386.39 grams per mile.
Verdict
Choose the 1987 Renault Alliance if you want a compact Renault with front-wheel drive, a four-cylinder gasoline engine, and an automatic transmission. The number to plan around is 23 MPG combined, with a 21 MPG city estimate and 26 MPG highway estimate. EPA’s annual fuel-cost figure is $2,900, so fuel spending is a central part of owning this car. Its 386.39-gram-per-mile CO2 figure completes the running-cost picture.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 23 MPG
- City MPG
- 21 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 26 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,900
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 386 g per mile
- Model year
- 1987
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Compact Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 1.7 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic 3-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 1987 Renault Alliance’s combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 23 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG ratings?
It is rated at 21 MPG in city driving and 26 MPG on the highway.
How much does it cost to fuel each year?
EPA lists annual fuel cost at $2,900.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It has a 1.7-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and a three-speed automatic transmission.
Is the Renault Alliance front-wheel drive?
Yes. The 1987 Alliance uses front-wheel drive.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it emit?
Its tailpipe CO2 rating is 386.39 grams per mile.
What type of car is the Alliance?
It is a compact car in the Alliance/Encore family.
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