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1990 Subaru XT MPG & fuel economy

The 1990 Subaru XT is a subcompact car offered in 7 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 19 to 25 MPG. That's up 2 MPG from the 1989 model. Among 56 subcompact 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 $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, 1990 #22 of 56 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1990 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 1990 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Geo Metro47 MPG $989
  2. 2Chevrolet Sprint41 MPG $1,134
  3. 3Pontiac Firefly41 MPG $1,134
  4. 4Suzuki Swift41 MPG $1,134
  5. 5Daihatsu Charade34 MPG $1,368
  6. 22Subaru XT25 MPG $1,860
  7. 56Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental10 MPG $5,925
1990 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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7 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
XT		 Gas 22 MPG 29 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
4WD/AWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
XT 4WD		 Gas 21 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
XT		 Gas 20 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
4WD/AWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
XT 4WD		 Gas 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 2.7L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
XT		 Gas 18 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
4WD/AWD · 2.7L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
XT 4WD		 Gas 17 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
4WD/AWD · 2.7L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
XT 4WD		 Gas 16 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447

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

1990 Subaru XT vs. rivals

vs Volkswagen Cabriolet 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Toyota Celica 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Celica saves $72/yr vs Volkswagen Fox 24 MPG · $1,938/yr XT saves $78/yr vs Yugo GV Plus/GV/Cabrio 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Nissan Pulsar NX 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Pulsar NX saves $72/yr vs Isuzu Impulse 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Impulse saves $72/yr vs Honda Prelude 22 MPG · $2,114/yr XT saves $254/yr vs Nissan 240SX 20 MPG · $2,325/yr XT saves $465/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1990 Subaru XT?

Up to 25 MPG combined (22 city / 29 highway); ratings range from 19 to 25 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1990 Subaru XT use?

Regular gasoline.

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

The 1990 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 1990 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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