Does the 1987 Peugeot 505 Sedan take premium or regular gas?

The EPA lists the 1987 Peugeot 505 Sedan 2.1L 4-cyl, 5-spd manual, RWD as taking premium. Combined MPG is 19, and the EPA estimates about $4,050 a year in fuel.

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1987 Peugeot 505 Sedan — 2.1L 4-cyl, 5-spd manual, RWD

This 1987 Peugeot 505 Sedan (2.1L 4-cyl, 5-spd manual, RWD) takes premium gasoline. PREMIUM

MPG combined (17 city / 22 hwy)

$4,050

est. fuel cost / year (EPA, 15k mi)

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tailpipe CO₂

The EPA lists this trim as premium because that's the fuel the manufacturer specified for its mileage test. Many such engines will run on regular with slightly lower power and MPG — but check your owner's manual to see whether premium is required or just recommended.

Other 1987 Peugeot 505 Sedan trims

Trim	Fuel	MPG	Fuel/yr
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, RWD	REGULAR	19	$3,300
2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, RWD	REGULAR	19	$3,300
2.2L 4-cyl, 5-spd manual, RWD	REGULAR	18	$3,450
2.9L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, RWD	REGULAR	18	$3,450
2.9L 6-cyl, 5-spd manual, RWD	REGULAR	18	$3,450
2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, RWD	DIESEL	23	$3,400
2.1L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, RWD	PREMIUM	18	$4,300

EPA fuel type: Premium · class: Compact Cars · retrieved 2026-06-14.