Subaru · 1985–1991 · Gas
Subaru XT MPG by year
The EPA has rated 7 model years of the Subaru XT, from 1985 to 1991. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1991, at 25 MPG combined in its best configuration. The 1991 model is 9% more efficient than the median subcompact car that year (25 vs. 23 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- XT, 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 XT model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 19 |
22 / 29 | 23 | — | 7 | $1,860 |
| 1990 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 19 |
22 / 29 | 24 | — | 7 | $1,860 |
| 1989 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 19 |
21 / 26 | 23 | — | 7 | $2,022 |
| 1988 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 19 |
22 / 29 | 24 | — | 6 | $1,860 |
| 1987 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 20 |
22 / 29 | 24 | — | 11 | $1,860 |
| 1986 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 20 |
22 / 29 | 24 | — | 6 | $1,860 |
| 1985 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 20 |
22 / 29 | 24 | — | 4 | $1,860 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
Compare XT model years
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Frequently asked questions
Which Subaru XT year has the best fuel economy?
The 1985 Subaru XT, rated up to 25 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,860 a year.
Which Subaru XT year has the worst fuel economy?
The 1989 model, whose most efficient version is rated 23 MPG combined (about $2,022 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Subaru XT?
The 1991 Subaru XT is rated up to 25 MPG combined.