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1990 Subaru Legacy/Outback MPG & fuel economy

The 1990 Subaru Legacy/Outback is a compact car offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 22 MPG combined (19 city / 26 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 20 to 22 MPG. Among 38 compact cars rated for 1990, it ranks 22nd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,114 a year to fuel.

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Combined 22 MPG 19 MPG city · 26 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,114 15,000 mi/yr · $14.09 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1990 #22 of 38 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1990 Subaru Legacy/Outback's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City198.112.4
Highway2611.19.0
Combined229.410.7

How it ranks among 1990 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Ford Escort32 MPG $1,453
  2. 2Pontiac Lemans30 MPG $1,550
  3. 3Isuzu Stylus30 MPG $1,550
  4. 4Volkswagen Jetta Diesel34 MPG $1,632
  5. 5Mazda 323 Protege28 MPG $1,661
  6. 22Subaru Legacy/Outback22 MPG $2,114
  7. 38Mercedes-Benz 56014 MPG $4,232
1990 Legacy/OutbackOther compact carsClass median: $2,022/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Legacy/Outback MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Legacy		 Gas 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Legacy		 Gas 19 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Legacy Wagon		 Gas 18 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
4WD/AWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Legacy 4WD		 Gas 18 MPG 23 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
4WD/AWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Legacy 4WD		 Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.2L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
90 cu ft
Cargo volume
14 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
404 g/mi

1990 Subaru Legacy/Outback vs. rivals

vs Nissan Stanza 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Same fuel cost vs Buick Skylark 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Skylark saves $92/yr vs Pontiac Grand Am 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Grand Am saves $92/yr vs Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Cutlass Calais saves $92/yr vs Mitsubishi Galant 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Tempo 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Tempo saves $176/yr vs Peugeot 405 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Legacy/Outback saves $211/yr vs Mitsubishi Sigma 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Legacy/Outback saves $470/yr vs Toyota Cressida 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Legacy/Outback saves $1,005/yr vs Sterling 827 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Legacy/Outback saves $334/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1990 Subaru Legacy/Outback?

Up to 22 MPG combined (19 city / 26 highway); ratings range from 20 to 22 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1990 Subaru Legacy/Outback use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1990 Subaru Legacy/Outback?

The 1990 Subaru Legacy/Outback's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1990 Subaru Legacy/Outback per year?

About $2,114 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $14.09 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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