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1985 Subaru RX Turbo MPG & fuel economy

The 1985 Subaru RX Turbo is a subcompact car offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 24 MPG combined (22 city / 28 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 23 to 24 MPG. Among 63 subcompact cars rated for 1985, it ranks 34th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,938 a year to fuel.

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Combined 24 MPG 22 MPG city · 28 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,938 15,000 mi/yr · $12.92 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1985 #34 of 63 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1985 Subaru RX Turbo's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City229.410.7
Highway2811.98.4
Combined2410.29.8

How it ranks among 1985 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Chevrolet Sprint42 MPG $1,107
  2. 2Pontiac Firefly42 MPG $1,107
  3. 3Suzuki SA 31042 MPG $1,107
  4. 4Isuzu 750C/I-Mark35 MPG $1,329
  5. 5Chevrolet Spectrum35 MPG $1,329
  6. 34Subaru RX Turbo24 MPG $1,938
  7. 63Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante8 MPG $5,812
1985 RX TurboOther subcompact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
4WD · 5-speed manual
RX Turbo		 Gas 22 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
4WD · 5-speed manual
RX Turbo		 Gas 21 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
4WD
Tailpipe CO₂
370 g/mi

1985 Subaru RX Turbo vs. rivals

vs Honda Prelude 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Toyota Celica 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Dodge Daytona 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Chrysler Laser 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Mitsubishi Cordia 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Cordia saves $78/yr vs Mitsubishi Tredia 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Tredia saves $78/yr vs Mercury Capri 23 MPG · $2,022/yr RX Turbo saves $84/yr vs Chevrolet Camaro 23 MPG · $2,022/yr RX Turbo saves $84/yr vs Ford Mustang 23 MPG · $2,022/yr RX Turbo saves $84/yr vs Isuzu I-Mark 23 MPG · $2,022/yr RX Turbo saves $84/yr vs Volkswagen Cabriolet 23 MPG · $2,022/yr RX Turbo saves $84/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1985 Subaru RX Turbo?

Up to 24 MPG combined (22 city / 28 highway); ratings range from 23 to 24 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1985 Subaru RX Turbo use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1985 Subaru RX Turbo?

The 1985 Subaru RX Turbo's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1985 Subaru RX Turbo per year?

About $1,938 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.92 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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