1987 Renault Alliance Convertible

The CarCody take

The 1987 Renault Alliance Convertible is a gasoline subcompact with front-wheel drive, a 1.7-liter four-cylinder engine, and a three-speed automatic. Its EPA rating is 23 MPG combined: 21 in city driving and 26 on the highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $2,900, with tailpipe CO2 of 386.39 grams per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers seeking a small Renault convertible Buyers who prefer front-wheel drive and an automatic

What it is

This 1987 Renault Alliance Convertible is a subcompact car with front-wheel drive. It uses a 1.7-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and a three-speed automatic transmission.

Its defining EPA figure is 23 MPG combined. That puts the car at 21 MPG in city driving and 26 MPG on the highway.

The numbers

The 23 MPG combined rating is the middle ground between the car's 21 city MPG and 26 highway MPG. Your result depends on how much of your driving is in town or on open roads.

The car's tailpipe CO2 figure is 386.39 grams per mile.

What it costs to run

EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $2,900. That figure reflects the car's 23 MPG combined rating and gasoline powertrain.

How it compares

Its highway rating is 5 MPG higher than its city rating, so the Alliance Convertible uses its fuel more efficiently on highway trips than in stop-and-go driving.

For other Renault models, see Renault cars.

Who it suits

This car suits a buyer who wants a small Renault convertible with front-wheel drive and an automatic transmission, and who can budget for its EPA-estimated yearly fuel cost.

Trade-offs

The 1.7-liter engine, three-speed automatic, and gasoline fuel system keep the setup straightforward, but the EPA combined rating is 23 MPG.

City driving is rated at 21 MPG, below the 26 MPG highway figure. The car is also classified as a subcompact.

Verdict

Choose the Alliance Convertible for its subcompact Renault package, front-wheel drive, and automatic operation. Its fuel numbers point to a larger yearly gasoline bill than the MPG figure alone may suggest: $2,900 by the EPA estimate. Highway trips make better use of each gallon than city driving, but neither rating changes the car's basic trade-off between a small body and modest fuel economy.