1986 Peugeot 505
US · Compact Cars
The 1986 Peugeot 505 is listed in the US market. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.
- Engine
- Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder (FFS) (MPFI), 2.2L 4-cylinder (FFS) (MPFI), 2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged (DSL,TRBO) (MPFI) (NO-CAT)
- Transmission
- Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Fuel
- Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel
- Economy
- 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) combined
Key Figures
Engine
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder (FFS) (MPFI), 2.2L 4-cylinder (FFS) (MPFI), 2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged (DSL,TRBO) (MPFI) (NO-CAT) | |
| Displacement | 2.0 L to 2.5 L | |
| Cylinders | 4 | |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | |
| Fuel type | Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual | |
| Gears | 4 to 5 | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Fuel economy and range
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Combined | 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| City | 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) to 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) | |
| Highway | 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km) |
Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.
Trims and configurations
10 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.
- 505 Sedan · 2.0L · RWD · 4-speed automatic
- 505 Sedan · 2.0L · RWD · 5-speed manual
- 505 Sedan · 2.2L · RWD · 4-speed automatic
- 505 Sedan · 2.2L · RWD · 5-speed manual
- 505 Sedan · 2.5L · RWD · 4-speed automatic · Diesel
- 505 Sedan · 2.5L · RWD · 5-speed manual · Diesel
- 505 Station Wagon · 2.0L · RWD · 4-speed automatic
- 505 Station Wagon · 2.0L · RWD · 5-speed manual
- 505 Station Wagon · 2.2L · RWD · 4-speed automatic
- 505 Station Wagon · 2.5L · RWD · 4-speed automatic · Diesel
Recalls
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked November 8, 2026.
86V019000: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
RETAINING BOLTS USED THROUGHOUT THE CAR WHICH GROUND CERTAIN ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS WERE IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED, MAKING THE BOLTS BRITTLE AND SUBJECT TO BREAKAGE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: DEPENDING ON BOLT WHICH FAILS, THE VEHICLE WILL EXPERIENCE LOSS…
Remedy: INSTALL REPLACEMENT BOLTS WHICH ARE PROPERLY HEAT TREATED.
Reported January 5, 1986. View on NHTSA
Data sources
- EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 24, 2026 · US Government public data
- NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 24, 2026 · US Government public data
Source checked: October 24, 2026
Data verified: October 24, 2026
Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.
Related vehicles
- 1985 Peugeot 505
Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel
Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder, 2.1L 4-cylinder turbocharged ((TURBO)), 2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged ((DSL,TRBO)), 2.3L 4-cylinder turbocharged ((DSL,TRBO)) · RWD
26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) - 1987 Peugeot 505
Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel
Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder ((FFS) (MPFI)), 2.1L 4-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS,TRBO) (MPFI)), 2.2L 4-cylinder ((FFS) (MPFI)), 2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged ((DSL,TRBO) (NO-CAT)), 2.9L 6-cylinder ((FFS) (MPFI)) · RWD
23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)
Frequently asked questions
What engine does the 1986 Peugeot 505 have?
Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder ((FFS) (MPFI)), 2.2L 4-cylinder ((FFS) (MPFI)), 2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged ((DSL,TRBO) (MPFI) (NO-CAT)). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.
What is the fuel economy of the 1986 Peugeot 505?
Combined fuel economy is 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.
Is the 1986 Peugeot 505 front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain: RWD.
Are there recalls for the 1986 Peugeot 505?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year (last checked November 8, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.