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1987 Subaru Hatchback MPG & fuel economy

The 1987 Subaru Hatchback is a subcompact car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 29 MPG combined (26 city / 33 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 22 to 29 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1986 model. Among 63 subcompact cars rated for 1987, it ranks 13th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,603 a year to fuel.

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Combined 29 MPG 26 MPG city · 33 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,603 15,000 mi/yr · $10.69 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1987 #13 of 63 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1987 Subaru Hatchback's fuel average is 12.3 km/L (8.1 L/100 km), or 29 MPG combined: 11.1 km/L in the city and 14.0 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2611.19.0
Highway3314.07.1
Combined2912.38.1

How it ranks among 1987 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Chevrolet Sprint47 MPG $989
  2. 2Pontiac Firefly39 MPG $1,192
  3. 3Suzuki Forsa39 MPG $1,192
  4. 4Subaru Justy34 MPG $1,368
  5. 5Isuzu I-Mark33 MPG $1,409
  6. 13Subaru Hatchback29 MPG $1,603
  7. 63Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante9 MPG $5,167
1987 HatchbackOther subcompact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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Hatchback MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual
Hatchback
Gas 26 MPG 33 MPG 29 MPG — $1,603
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Hatchback
Gas 24 MPG 29 MPG 26 MPG — $1,788
4WD/AWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual
Hatchback 4WD
Gas 21 MPG 26 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Hatchback
Gas 21 MPG 23 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
1.6L 4-cyl
Transmission
4-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
78 cu ft
Cargo volume
11 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
306 g/mi

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1987 Subaru Hatchback?

Up to 29 MPG combined (26 city / 33 highway); ratings range from 22 to 29 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1987 Subaru Hatchback use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1987 Subaru Hatchback?

The 1987 Subaru Hatchback's fuel average is 12.3 km/L (8.1 L/100 km), or 29 MPG combined: 11.1 km/L in the city and 14.0 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1987 Subaru Hatchback per year?

About $1,603 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $10.69 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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