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1990 Subaru Loyale MPG & fuel economy

The 1990 Subaru Loyale is a compact 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 20 to 25 MPG. Among 38 compact cars rated for 1990, it ranks 9th 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 #9 of 38 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1990 Subaru Loyale'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 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Ford Escort32 MPG $1,453
  2. 2Pontiac Lemans30 MPG $1,550
  3. 3Isuzu Stylus30 MPG $1,550
  4. 4Volkswagen Jetta Diesel34 MPG $1,632
  5. 5Mazda 323 Protege28 MPG $1,661
  6. 9Subaru Loyale25 MPG $1,860
  7. 38Mercedes-Benz 56014 MPG $4,232
1990 LoyaleOther compact carsClass median: $2,022/yr

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

Loyale MPG across model years

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7 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Loyale		 Gas 22 MPG 29 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Loyale Wagon		 Gas 22 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
4WD/AWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Loyale Wagon 4WD		 Gas 21 MPG 26 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Loyale		 Gas 21 MPG 24 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl turbo · 3-speed automatic
Loyale		 Gas 19 MPG 22 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
4WD/AWD · 1.8L 4-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic
Loyale 4WD Turbo		 Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
4WD/AWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Loyale Wagon 4WD		 Gas 19 MPG 21 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
88 cu ft
Cargo volume
19 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
355 g/mi

1990 Subaru Loyale vs. rivals

vs Volkswagen Jetta 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Volkswagen Golf/GTI 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Toyota Camry 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Camry saves $72/yr vs Chevrolet Cavalier 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Cavalier saves $72/yr vs Dodge Shadow 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Loyale saves $78/yr vs Plymouth Sundance 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Loyale saves $78/yr vs Chevrolet Beretta 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1990 Subaru Loyale?

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

What fuel does the 1990 Subaru Loyale use?

Regular gasoline.

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

The 1990 Subaru Loyale'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 Loyale 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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