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Renault · model year 1987

1987 Renault GTA

Compact · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Compact Cars

EPA figures · 1987fueleconomy.gov
25MPG combined
23/27MPG city / highway
$2,700fuel a year
355 g CO₂ per mile 2.0 L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd
This car on fueleconomy.gov, read 2 October 2026. Your own figures depend on how and where you drive.

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The CarCody take

The 1987 Renault GTA is a compact gasoline car with front-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, and a five-speed manual transmission. Its EPA rating is 25 MPG combined, with 23 MPG city and 27 MPG highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $2,700, and tailpipe emissions are 355.48 grams per mile.

Good to know

  • 25 MPG combined fuel economy
  • 27 MPG highway rating
  • Front-wheel drive
  • Five-speed manual transmission
  • 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine

Watch for

  • 23 MPG city rating
  • $2,700 EPA annual fuel cost
  • 355.48 grams of CO2 per mile
  • Gasoline powertrain

Who it suits. Drivers seeking a compact front-wheel-drive car Manual-transmission buyers Mixed city and highway driving

Choose the GTA if a compact footprint, a manual transmission, and front-wheel drive fit your daily driving. Its 25 MPG combined result gives you a clear budgeting baseline, with a $2,700 yearly fuel estimate from the EPA. Highway trips should return the stronger 27 MPG figure, while city use falls to 23 MPG. The 355.48-gram-per-mile CO2 figure adds another way to account for its gasoline running pattern.

What it is

The 1987 Renault GTA is a compact car with front-wheel drive. It uses a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and a five-speed manual transmission. See other Renault cars.

Its defining EPA figure is 25 MPG combined. That combines the 23 MPG city figure and 27 MPG highway figure into one number for mixed driving.

The numbers

Expect 23 MPG in city driving and 27 MPG on the highway. The combined rating is 25 MPG.

Tailpipe CO2 is 355.48 grams per mile.

What it costs to run

The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $2,700. Your actual spending will follow how much you drive and how closely your use matches the city and highway ratings.

How it compares

For a direct fuel-economy matchup, line up combined MPG first: the GTA's figure is 25 MPG. Its city and highway split is 23 and 27 MPG, respectively.

Who it suits

The GTA suits a buyer who wants a compact gasoline car with front-wheel drive and a manual gearbox, and who can plan around its $2,700 EPA annual fuel-cost estimate.

Trade-offs

The five-speed manual and front-wheel drive define how this car is configured. Gasoline operation means its running-cost figure is tied to fuel use, while the 23 MPG city rating is lower than its 27 MPG highway rating.

Verdict

Choose the GTA if a compact footprint, a manual transmission, and front-wheel drive fit your daily driving. Its 25 MPG combined result gives you a clear budgeting baseline, with a $2,700 yearly fuel estimate from the EPA. Highway trips should return the stronger 27 MPG figure, while city use falls to 23 MPG. The 355.48-gram-per-mile CO2 figure adds another way to account for its gasoline running pattern.

Every figure on record

Efficiency
Combined MPG
25 MPG
City MPG
23 MPG
Highway MPG
27 MPG
Running cost
Annual fuel cost
$2,700
Tailpipe CO₂
355 g per mile
The car
Model year
1987
Body
Car
EPA size class
Compact Cars
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Powertrain
Engine
2.0 L 4-cyl
Transmission
Manual 5-spd
Fuel
Gasoline

Questions

What is the 1987 Renault GTA's combined MPG?

The EPA combined rating is 25 MPG.

What city and highway MPG does the GTA get?

It is rated at 23 MPG city and 27 MPG highway.

How much fuel cost does the EPA estimate each year?

The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $2,700.

What engine and transmission does it have?

It uses a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with a five-speed manual transmission.

Is the Renault GTA front-wheel drive?

Yes. The GTA uses front-wheel drive.

What are its tailpipe CO2 emissions?

Tailpipe CO2 is rated at 355.48 grams per mile.

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