Subaru · 1985–1989 · Gas
Subaru Hatchback MPG by year
The EPA has rated 5 model years of the Subaru Hatchback, from 1985 to 1989. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1987, at 29 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 1989 model is 14% less efficient than the best 1985 model (25 vs. 29 MPG). The 1989 model is 9% more efficient than the median subcompact car that year (25 vs. 23 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Hatchback, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every Hatchback model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 22 |
23 / 29 | 23 | — | 3 | $1,860 |
| 1988 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 22 |
23 / 29 | 24 | — | 3 | $1,860 |
| 1987 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 22 |
26 / 33 | 24 | — | 4 | $1,603 |
| 1986 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 22 |
26 / 33 | 24 | — | 5 | $1,603 |
| 1985 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 22 |
26 / 33 | 24 | — | 6 | $1,603 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Subaru Hatchback year has the best fuel economy?
The 1985 Subaru Hatchback, rated up to 29 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,603 a year.
Which Subaru Hatchback year has the worst fuel economy?
The 1988 model, whose most efficient version is rated 25 MPG combined (about $1,860 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Subaru Hatchback?
The 1989 Subaru Hatchback is rated up to 25 MPG combined.