Subaru · 1984–1987 · Gas

Subaru Brat MPG by year

The EPA has rated 4 model years of the Subaru Brat, from 1984 to 1987. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1985, at 25 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 1987 model is 4% less efficient than the best 1984 model (23 vs. 24 MPG). The 1987 model is about as efficient as the median small pickup (23 MPG).

Most efficient year198525 MPG combined
Latest (1987)23 MPG$2,022/yr to fuel
First rated (1984)24 MPG$1,938/yr at today's prices
Model years rated410 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • Brat, 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 Brat model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
1987 Gas 23 MPG 21 / 26 23 — 1 $2,022
1986 Gas 23 MPG 21 / 26 24 — 1 $2,022
1985 Gas 25 MPG
lowest 20
23 / 28 17 — 3 $1,860
1984 Gas 24 MPG
lowest 20
22 / 27 17 — 5 $1,938

Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Subaru Brat year has the best fuel economy?

The 1985 Subaru Brat, 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 Brat year has the worst fuel economy?

The 1986 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 Brat?

The 1987 Subaru Brat is rated up to 23 MPG combined.

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