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Peugeot · model year 1992
1992 Peugeot 405 Sports Wagon
Wagon · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Midsize-Large Station Wagons
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The 1992 Peugeot 405 Sports Wagon is a midsize-large station wagon with front-wheel drive, a 1.9-liter four-cylinder engine, and a four-speed automatic. Its EPA rating is 20 MPG combined, with 18 MPG city and 23 MPG highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $3,350, and tailpipe CO2 is 444.35 grams per mile.
Good to know
- Wagon body in the midsize-large station-wagon class
- Front-wheel drive
- Four-speed automatic transmission
- 23 MPG EPA highway rating
Watch for
- 20 MPG combined EPA rating
- 18 MPG EPA city rating
- EPA annual fuel cost of $3,350
- 444.35 grams of CO2 per mile
Who it suits. Drivers seeking a 1992 front-wheel-drive station wagon Buyers comfortable with its EPA fuel-cost figure Highway-focused driving at 23 MPG
The Peugeot 405 Sports Wagon is a practical match for buyers specifically seeking a 1992 midsize-large station wagon with front-wheel drive and an automatic gearbox. Fuel economy is modest: 20 MPG combined, with city driving rated at 18 MPG. The EPA’s $3,350 yearly fuel-cost figure makes running expense a major part of the choice. Highway trips fare better at 23 MPG, but tailpipe CO2 remains 444.35 grams per mile. Pick it when the wagon format and drivetrain matter more than low fuel use.
What it is
This 1992 Peugeot 405 Sports Wagon is a gasoline-powered wagon in the EPA’s Midsize-Large Station Wagons class. It uses front-wheel drive, a 1.9-liter four-cylinder engine, and a four-speed automatic transmission.
Its defining EPA figure is 20 MPG combined. That is the single number to use when you want one estimate for mixed driving.
The numbers
The EPA rates it at 18 MPG in city driving and 23 MPG on the highway. Stop-and-go trips will use more fuel than steady highway travel.
Tailpipe CO2 is 444.35 grams per mile.
What it costs to run
The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $3,350. That gives you a yearly fuel-budget reference for this wagon’s 20 MPG combined rating.
How it compares
The 405 Sports Wagon belongs in the Midsize-Large Station Wagons group. Its 20 MPG combined figure is the number to place beside other vehicles in that class when fuel use is your main concern.
For the wider Peugeot lineup, see Peugeot cars.
Who it suits
This wagon suits a buyer who needs a station-wagon body and prefers front-wheel drive with an automatic transmission.
It makes more sense for someone who can budget for its EPA-listed $3,350 annual fuel cost than for a driver focused on minimizing gasoline spending.
Trade-offs
The wagon body and automatic transmission come with a 20 MPG combined rating. City driving is lower at 18 MPG, while highway driving rises to 23 MPG.
Its gasoline engine means fuel use and 444.35 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile are part of the ownership picture.
Verdict
Choose the 405 Sports Wagon if a 1992 midsize-large wagon with front-wheel drive fits your needs and you accept its fuel budget. The four-cylinder engine and four-speed automatic keep the mechanical description straightforward, but the EPA numbers point to substantial gasoline use: 18 MPG around town, 23 MPG on the highway, and 20 MPG overall. Its $3,350 annual fuel-cost figure should be central to any ownership decision.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 20 MPG
- City MPG
- 18 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 23 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,350
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 444 g per mile
- Model year
- 1992
- Body
- Wagon
- EPA size class
- Midsize-Large Station Wagons
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 1.9 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic 4-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 1992 Peugeot 405 Sports Wagon’s combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 20 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG figures?
It is rated at 18 MPG in the city and 23 MPG on the highway.
How much does it cost to fuel each year?
The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $3,350.
What drivetrain does this Peugeot use?
It has front-wheel drive.
What engine and transmission are listed?
The powertrain is a 1.9-liter four-cylinder engine with a four-speed automatic transmission.
What body style and EPA class does it have?
It is a wagon in the Midsize-Large Station Wagons EPA class.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it emit?
Tailpipe CO2 is listed at 444.35 grams per mile.
Where can I see other Peugeot models?
Browse [[list:peugeot-cars|Peugeot cars]] for the wider Peugeot lineup.
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