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Renault · model year 1987

1987 Renault GTA Convertible

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

EPA figures · 1987fueleconomy.gov
23MPG combined
21/26MPG city / highway
$2,900fuel a year
386 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 Convertible is a gasoline subcompact car with front-wheel drive and a manual five-speed transmission. Its 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine returns 23 combined MPG, with 21 MPG city and 26 MPG highway. The EPA annual fuel cost is $2,900, and tailpipe CO2 is 386.39 grams per mile.

Good to know

  • 23 combined MPG with separate city and highway ratings
  • Front-wheel drive in a subcompact body
  • Manual five-speed transmission
  • 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine

Watch for

  • EPA annual fuel cost is $2,900
  • City economy is rated at 21 MPG
  • Tailpipe CO2 is 386.39 grams per mile

Who it suits. Drivers wanting a small front-wheel-drive Renault Manual-transmission shoppers comparing fuel figures Highway users who can approach 26 MPG

The 1987 Renault GTA Convertible makes sense for a buyer seeking a small Renault with front-wheel drive and a manual gearbox. Its 23 combined MPG rating is easy to use for budgeting, with 21 MPG in town and 26 MPG on the highway. The EPA lists $2,900 in annual fuel cost, so fuel spending is a major ownership consideration. Its 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and 386.39 grams-per-mile CO2 figure complete the picture. Pick it when this compact layout and transmission match your driving, not when low running cost is the main goal.

A 1987 front-drive Renault convertible

The GTA Convertible is a 1987 Renault subcompact car. It uses front-wheel drive, gasoline, and a manual five-speed transmission.

Power comes from a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. For more from the marque, see Renault cars.

23 MPG combined

The defining EPA figure is 23 combined MPG. City driving is rated at 21 MPG, while highway driving is rated at 26 MPG.

Those figures give you a simple planning range for fuel economy: expect the lower number in urban trips and the higher number on steady highway runs.

$2,900 a year for fuel

The EPA annual fuel cost is $2,900. That is the listed yearly gasoline expense for this car.

Tailpipe emissions are 386.39 grams of CO2 per mile.

Use 23 MPG for side-by-side checks

When comparing this Renault with other cars, start with its 23 combined MPG, then check whether your driving is closer to 21 city MPG or 26 highway MPG.

Its subcompact class, front-wheel drive, gasoline engine, and manual transmission define the setup behind those figures.

For drivers watching city and highway use

This car suits someone who wants a small gasoline car and is comfortable driving a manual transmission.

Its EPA numbers make the most sense for a driver who can weigh a 21 MPG city result against a 26 MPG highway result.

Manual gearbox, modest economy

The five-speed manual and front-wheel-drive layout are central choices here. The trade-off is fuel economy that varies from 21 MPG in city driving to 26 MPG on the highway.

The $2,900 annual fuel cost and 386.39 grams-per-mile CO2 figure are part of that gasoline-car equation.

A small Renault with clear fuel numbers

Choose the 1987 Renault GTA Convertible if a subcompact body, front-wheel drive, and a five-speed manual fit your plans. Its 23 MPG combined rating gives a straightforward baseline, while the city and highway figures show how use changes the result. Budget around $2,900 in annual fuel cost and account for its 386.39 grams of CO2 per mile. The car’s appeal is its compact Renault format, but its running figures call for realistic fuel planning.

Every figure on record

Efficiency
Combined MPG
23 MPG
City MPG
21 MPG
Highway MPG
26 MPG
Running cost
Annual fuel cost
$2,900
Tailpipe CO₂
386 g per mile
The car
Model year
1987
Body
Car
EPA size class
Subcompact 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 Convertible's combined MPG?

The EPA combined rating is 23 MPG.

What city and highway MPG does it get?

It is rated at 21 MPG in the city and 26 MPG on the highway.

How much fuel cost does the EPA list each year?

The listed annual fuel cost is $2,900.

What engine and transmission does it use?

It has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and a manual five-speed transmission.

Is the 1987 Renault GTA Convertible front-wheel drive?

Yes. Its drive layout is front-wheel drive.

What is its tailpipe CO2 figure?

Tailpipe CO2 is listed at 386.39 grams per mile.

What vehicle class is it?

The EPA classifies it as a subcompact car.

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