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Peugeot · model year 1992
1992 Peugeot 405 Sedan
Compact · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Compact Cars
Where it places
The CarCody take
The 1992 Peugeot 405 Sedan is a compact, front-wheel-drive car with a 1.9-liter four-cylinder engine and five-speed manual transmission. It returns 21 MPG combined, with 18 MPG in city driving and 26 MPG on the highway. Listed annual fuel cost is $3,200, and tailpipe CO2 is 423.19 grams per mile.
Good to know
- Front-wheel drive suits buyers seeking a compact drivetrain layout.
- Five-speed manual transmission gives the driver a manual gearbox.
- 26 MPG highway rating is higher than its 18 MPG city rating.
Watch for
- 21 MPG combined fuel economy is modest for a compact car.
- Listed annual fuel cost is $3,200.
- Tailpipe CO2 is 423.19 grams per mile.
Who it suits. Drivers seeking a compact gasoline sedan with a manual transmission Trips with enough highway driving to use its 26 MPG rating
Choose the 405 Sedan if a small front-wheel-drive car with a five-speed manual matches how you drive. Its 26 MPG highway rating can help on longer steady trips, but city use is rated at only 18 MPG. The stated $3,200 yearly fuel cost is the number to weigh before choosing it for frequent commuting. With no wider comparison figures here, the decision comes down to accepting this car's fuel and emissions numbers in exchange for its compact format and manual setup.
What it is
The 1992 Peugeot 405 Sedan is a compact car that runs on gasoline. It uses front-wheel drive and a five-speed manual transmission.
Power comes from a 1.9-liter four-cylinder engine.
The numbers
Combined fuel economy is 21 MPG. City driving is rated at 18 MPG, while highway driving is rated at 26 MPG.
That spread means stop-and-go trips use more fuel than steady highway miles.
What it costs to run
The listed annual fuel cost is $3,200. Tailpipe emissions are 423.19 grams of CO2 per mile.
How it compares
Within its own ratings, the 405 Sedan's 21 MPG combined figure is 3 MPG higher than its city rating and 5 MPG lower than its highway rating.
No other vehicle figures are supplied for a broader compact-car comparison.
Who it suits
This sedan suits a driver who wants a compact car with a manual gearbox and front-wheel drive, and whose trips include enough highway miles to reach the 26 MPG rating.
Its 18 MPG city figure matters more for mostly urban commutes.
Trade-offs
The manual transmission and compact body keep the specification straightforward, but the combined rating is 21 MPG and the listed yearly fuel cost is $3,200.
Highway mileage is stronger than city mileage, while the car's gasoline powertrain produces 423.19 grams of CO2 per mile.
Verdict
Choose the 405 Sedan if a small front-wheel-drive car with a five-speed manual matches how you drive. Its 26 MPG highway rating can help on longer steady trips, but city use is rated at only 18 MPG. The stated $3,200 yearly fuel cost is the number to weigh before choosing it for frequent commuting. With no wider comparison figures here, the decision comes down to accepting this car's fuel and emissions numbers in exchange for its compact format and manual setup.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 21 MPG
- City MPG
- 18 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 26 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,200
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 423 g per mile
- Model year
- 1992
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Compact Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 1.9 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Manual 5-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 1992 Peugeot 405 Sedan's combined MPG?
It is rated at 21 MPG combined.
What are its city and highway MPG figures?
The 405 Sedan is rated at 18 MPG in the city and 26 MPG on the highway.
How much is its listed annual fuel cost?
The listed 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 Peugeot 405 Sedan front-wheel drive?
Yes. Its drive layout is front-wheel drive.
What are its tailpipe CO2 emissions?
Tailpipe CO2 is listed at 423.19 grams per mile.
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