1987 Renault Alliance Convertible

The CarCody take

The 1987 Renault Alliance Convertible is a gasoline subcompact car with front-wheel drive, a 1.7-liter four-cylinder engine, and a five-speed manual transmission. Its EPA rating is 27 MPG combined, with 24 MPG city and 32 MPG highway. The listed annual fuel cost is $2,500, and tailpipe CO2 is 329.15 grams per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers wanting a small front-wheel-drive convertible Highway trips where the 32 MPG rating matters Buyers comfortable with a five-speed manual

What it is

This 1987 Renault is a convertible car in the Subcompact Cars class. It uses front-wheel drive, gasoline, and a 1.7-liter four-cylinder engine with a five-speed manual transmission.

Its defining EPA figure is 27 MPG combined. You can place it alongside other Renault cars using that number.

The numbers

The Alliance Convertible returns 24 MPG in city driving and 32 MPG on the highway. The combined rating is 27 MPG.

What it costs to run

The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $2,500. Tailpipe emissions are listed at 329.15 grams of CO2 per mile.

Your result will depend on how much of your driving is in town versus on the highway: the EPA figures span 24 to 32 MPG.

How it compares

Use the 27 MPG combined figure for a like-for-like check against other Renault models. Its city and highway ratings show where its fuel use changes with the type of driving.

Who it suits

This car suits a buyer seeking a small convertible with front-wheel drive and a manual gearbox. The 32 MPG highway rating is the more favorable figure for longer road trips.

Trade-offs

The 24 MPG city rating is lower than its highway figure, so frequent stop-and-go driving uses more fuel than steady highway travel. It also runs on gasoline and has a listed 329.15 grams-per-mile CO2 output.

You get a subcompact convertible body, but the powertrain is limited to front-wheel drive, a 1.7-liter four-cylinder engine, and a five-speed manual transmission.

Verdict

The 1987 Renault Alliance Convertible is a small, front-drive gasoline car whose key running figure is 27 MPG combined. Highway travel is its stronger use case at 32 MPG, while city driving falls to 24 MPG. The $2,500 annual fuel-cost figure and 329.15 grams per mile of CO2 make its operating footprint clear. Choose it when a convertible body, manual transmission, and subcompact format fit your needs. Look elsewhere if your driving is mostly urban and fuel use is your main concern.