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Peugeot 505: generations and engines

The Peugeot 505 was built from 1979 to 1994 in 2 generations, with 28 engine versions in our catalog (sedan, station wagon). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

Production years1979–1994
Generations2
Engine versions28
Power69–174 hp
Body stylesSedan, Station wagon
FuelGasoline, Diesel
Timeline

Peugeot 505 generations

  1. 1979–1993

    Peugeot 505 (551A)

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline
    • Diesel

    18 engine versions 69–174 hp

    Generation specs
  2. 1982–1994

    Peugeot 505 Break (551D)

    • Station wagon
    • Gasoline
    • Diesel

    10 engine versions 70–122 hp

    Engines below
Specs

Peugeot 505 engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Peugeot 505 Break (551D)1982–1994 · 10 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
2.3 Diesel (80 hp)1982–1986Gasoline80 hp (59 kW)
2.0 (94 hp)1983–1985Gasoline94 hp (69 kW)
2.5 Diesel (75 hp)1983–1993Diesel75 hp (55 kW)108 lb-ft (147 Nm)19.5 s91 mph (146 km/h)
2.0 (98 hp)1985–1987Gasoline98 hp (72 kW)133 lb-ft (181 Nm)12.8 s104 mph (168 km/h)
2.2 GTI (122 hp)1985–1986Gasoline122 hp (90 kW)
2.5 Turbo Diesel (90 hp)1985–1987Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)
2.2 (114 hp)1986–1993Gasoline114 hp (84 kW)128 lb-ft (174 Nm)12.8 s111 mph (178 km/h)
2.5 Diesel (70 hp)1986–1993Gasoline70 hp (51 kW)
2.5 Turbo Diesel (105 hp)1986–1993Gasoline105 hp (77 kW)
2.0 (82 hp)1988–1994Gasoline82 hp (60 kW)
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