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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, front-wheel-drive car powered by a 1.7-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and five-speed manual transmission. Its EPA rating is 28 MPG combined, with 25 MPG city and 34 MPG highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $2,400, and tailpipe emissions are 317.39 grams per mile.
Good to know
- 28 MPG combined EPA rating
- 34 MPG highway EPA rating
- Front-wheel drive
- Five-speed manual transmission
- Compact-car body class
Watch for
- 25 MPG city EPA rating
- $2,400 EPA annual fuel cost
- Gasoline-only powertrain
- 317.39 grams of CO2 per mile
- Manual shifting required
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a compact front-wheel-drive manual car Highway-focused driving Buyers comfortable with gasoline fuel
The Renault Alliance is a small 1987 car for drivers comfortable with a manual gearbox and gasoline power. Its combined 28 MPG rating offers a clear baseline, while the city and highway figures show how driving conditions change consumption. EPA estimates put annual fuel cost at $2,400, so fuel use matters to the budget. Front-wheel drive and the compact-car class define its basic shape, but the facts provide no reason to expect the same economy in every trip. It makes sense for a buyer who specifically wants this older compact layout and transmission.
What it is
The Alliance is Renault's 1987 compact car in the Alliance/Encore family. It uses front-wheel drive, gasoline, and a 1.7-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a five-speed manual transmission. See other Renault cars.
The numbers
Its defining EPA figure is 28 MPG combined. The rating is 25 MPG in city driving and 34 MPG on the highway.
What it costs to run
EPA lists annual fuel cost at $2,400. The Alliance produces 317.39 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile.
How it compares
Within its own EPA ratings, highway driving returns 34 MPG, while city driving returns 25 MPG. The 28 MPG combined figure sits between those two conditions.
Who it suits
This car suits someone seeking a compact gasoline car with front-wheel drive and a manual five-speed transmission. Its 34 MPG highway rating fits drivers whose mileage is mainly on open roads.
Trade-offs
The Alliance uses gasoline rather than an electric or alternative fuel. Its city rating is 9 MPG below its highway rating, and the manual transmission requires the driver to shift gears.
Verdict
The 1987 Renault Alliance gives you a compact front-wheel-drive layout and a manual transmission in one package. Its 28 MPG combined result is the useful middle point: expect less in city traffic and more on highway trips. The $2,400 EPA annual fuel-cost figure makes fuel spending a central ownership consideration. Choose it when the body size, gasoline powertrain, and five-speed manual match your needs; look elsewhere if you require a different fuel type or automatic shifting.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 28 MPG
- City MPG
- 25 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 34 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,400
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 317 g per mile
- Model year
- 1987
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Compact Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 1.7 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Manual 5-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 1987 Renault Alliance's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 28 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG figures?
It is rated at 25 MPG in the city and 34 MPG on the highway.
How much does it cost to fuel each year?
EPA lists annual fuel cost at $2,400.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It has a 1.7-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and a five-speed manual transmission.
Is the Renault Alliance front-wheel drive?
Yes. The Alliance uses front-wheel drive.
What kind of car is the Alliance?
It is a compact car in Renault's Alliance/Encore family.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it emit?
Its tailpipe CO2 figure is 317.39 grams per mile.
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