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1989 Subaru XT MPG & fuel economy

The 1989 Subaru XT is a subcompact car offered in 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 23 MPG combined (21 city / 26 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 23 MPG. That's down 2 MPG from the 1988 model. Among 61 subcompact cars rated for 1989, it ranks 30th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,022 a year to fuel.

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Combined 23 MPG 21 MPG city · 26 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,022 15,000 mi/yr · $13.48 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1989 #30 of 61 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1989 Subaru XT's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City218.911.2
Highway2611.19.0
Combined239.810.2

How it ranks among 1989 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. 5Ford Festiva35 MPG $1,329
  6. 30Subaru XT23 MPG $2,022
  7. 61Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante9 MPG $5,167
1989 XTOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,022/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-DL		 Gas 21 MPG 26 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
XT		 Gas 20 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
4WD/AWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
XT 4WD		 Gas 21 MPG 26 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
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
Tailpipe CO₂
386 g/mi

1989 Subaru XT vs. rivals

vs Volkswagen Cabriolet 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Dodge Daytona 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Daytona saves $84/yr vs Volkswagen Fox 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Fox saves $84/yr vs Ford Mustang 22 MPG · $2,114/yr XT saves $92/yr vs Honda Prelude 22 MPG · $2,114/yr XT saves $92/yr vs Chrysler LeBaron 25 MPG · $1,860/yr LeBaron saves $162/yr vs Toyota Celica 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Celica saves $162/yr vs Dodge Shadow 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Shadow saves $162/yr vs Plymouth Sundance 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Sundance saves $162/yr vs Isuzu Impulse 21 MPG · $2,214/yr XT saves $193/yr vs Chevrolet Camaro 20 MPG · $2,325/yr XT saves $303/yr vs Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula 20 MPG · $2,325/yr XT saves $303/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1989 Subaru XT?

Up to 23 MPG combined (21 city / 26 highway); ratings range from 19 to 23 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1989 Subaru XT use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1989 Subaru XT?

The 1989 Subaru XT's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1989 Subaru XT per year?

About $2,022 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $13.48 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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