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Peugeot 405

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Peugeot · model year 1991

1991 Peugeot 405 Sedan

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

EPA figures · 1991fueleconomy.gov
21MPG combined
18/26MPG city / highway
$3,200fuel a year
423 g CO₂ per mile 1.9 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 1991 Peugeot 405 Sedan is a compact, front-wheel-drive car with a 1.9-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and five-speed manual transmission. Its EPA combined rating is 21 MPG, with 18 MPG city and 26 MPG highway. The EPA annual fuel cost is $3,200, and tailpipe CO2 is 423.19 grams per mile.

Good to know

  • 21 MPG combined EPA rating
  • 26 MPG highway rating
  • Front-wheel drive
  • Five-speed manual transmission
  • Compact-car classification

Watch for

  • 18 MPG city rating
  • $3,200 EPA annual fuel cost
  • 423.19 grams of CO2 per mile
  • Gasoline-only powertrain

Who it suits. Drivers wanting a compact front-wheel-drive sedan Drivers who prefer a five-speed manual

Choose this 405 Sedan if a compact body, front-wheel drive, and a five-speed manual match how you want to drive. Its 21 MPG combined figure is the key planning number, and the EPA estimate puts annual fuel at $3,200. Highway trips rate at 26 MPG, but city use drops to 18 MPG. The gasoline engine also carries a 423.19-gram-per-mile tailpipe CO2 figure.

What it is

The 1991 Peugeot 405 Sedan is a compact car with front-wheel drive. It uses a 1.9-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and a five-speed manual transmission.

Its defining EPA figure is 21 MPG combined. That puts one number on its mixed city-and-highway fuel use.

The numbers

EPA ratings are 18 MPG in the city and 26 MPG on the highway. The 8 MPG gap shows how much driving conditions affect its result.

Tailpipe CO2 is 423.19 grams per mile.

What it costs to run

The EPA annual fuel cost is $3,200. That figure gives a yearly budget for gasoline based on the EPA calculation; your total changes with miles driven and fuel prices.

How it compares

The 1991 Peugeot 405 Sedan is rated at 21 MPG combined.

Its city rating is 18 MPG, highway rating is 26 MPG, and combined rating is 21 MPG.

Who it suits

This sedan fits a driver looking for a compact car with front-wheel drive, gasoline power, and a manual five-speed transmission.

Its 26 MPG highway rating gives highway-focused driving a lower fuel-use figure than its 18 MPG city rating.

Trade-offs

The 405 Sedan's combined rating is 21 MPG, while city driving falls to 18 MPG. Its EPA annual fuel cost is $3,200.

The manual transmission and front-wheel-drive layout define the drivetrain. Gasoline operation also comes with 423.19 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile.

Verdict

Choose this 405 Sedan if a compact body, front-wheel drive, and a five-speed manual match how you want to drive. Its 21 MPG combined figure is the key planning number, and the EPA estimate puts annual fuel at $3,200. Highway trips rate at 26 MPG, but city use drops to 18 MPG. The gasoline engine also carries a 423.19-gram-per-mile tailpipe CO2 figure.

Every figure on record

Efficiency
Combined MPG
21 MPG
City MPG
18 MPG
Highway MPG
26 MPG
Running cost
Annual fuel cost
$3,200
Tailpipe CO₂
423 g per mile
The car
Model year
1991
Body
Car
EPA size class
Compact Cars
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Powertrain
Engine
1.9 L 4-cyl
Transmission
Manual 5-spd
Fuel
Gasoline

Questions

What is the 1991 Peugeot 405 Sedan's combined MPG?

The EPA combined rating is 21 MPG.

What city and highway MPG does it get?

It is rated at 18 MPG city and 26 MPG highway.

What is its EPA annual fuel cost?

The EPA annual fuel cost is $3,200.

What engine and transmission does it use?

It has a 1.9-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with a five-speed manual transmission.

Is the 405 Sedan front-wheel drive?

Yes. The drivetrain is front-wheel drive.

What is its tailpipe CO2 figure?

Tailpipe CO2 is 423.19 grams per mile.

What type of car is the 405 Sedan?

It is a 1991 compact car sedan from Peugeot.

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