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1985 Subaru XT MPG & fuel economy

The 1985 Subaru XT is a subcompact car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 25 MPG combined (22 city / 29 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 20 to 25 MPG. Among 63 subcompact cars rated for 1985, it ranks 25th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,860 a year to fuel.

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Combined 25 MPG 22 MPG city · 29 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,860 15,000 mi/yr · $12.40 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1985 #25 of 63 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1985 Subaru XT's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City229.410.7
Highway2912.38.1
Combined2510.69.4

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. 25Subaru XT25 MPG $1,860
  7. 63Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante8 MPG $5,812
1985 XTOther subcompact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

XT MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
XT		 Gas 22 MPG 29 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
XT-DL		 Gas 23 MPG 29 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
XT		 Gas 20 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
4WD/AWD · 1.8L 4-cyl turbo · 3-speed automatic
XT 4WD		 Gas 19 MPG 22 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
1.8L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
76 cu ft
Cargo volume
10 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
355 g/mi

1985 Subaru XT vs. rivals

vs Toyota Celica 24 MPG · $1,938/yr XT saves $78/yr vs Mitsubishi Cordia 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Honda Prelude 24 MPG · $1,938/yr XT saves $78/yr vs Isuzu I-Mark 23 MPG · $2,022/yr XT saves $162/yr vs Volkswagen Cabriolet 23 MPG · $2,022/yr XT saves $162/yr vs Chevrolet Chevette 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Chevette saves $138/yr vs Pontiac 1000 27 MPG · $1,722/yr 1000 saves $138/yr vs Volkswagen Scirocco 23 MPG · $2,022/yr XT saves $162/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1985 Subaru XT?

Up to 25 MPG combined (22 city / 29 highway); ratings range from 20 to 25 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1985 Subaru XT use?

Regular gasoline.

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

The 1985 Subaru XT's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

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

About $1,860 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.40 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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