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1990 Subaru XT fuel economy

The EPA lists 7 versions of the 1990 Subaru XT. Combined fuel economy ranges from 19 to 25 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 22 city / 29 highway.

At a glance

Combined
19 to 25 MPG depending on version
City and highway
22 and 29 most efficient version
Yearly fuel cost
$2,700 EPA estimate, most efficient version

Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov

Every version the EPA tested

VersionEngineDriveCityHighwayCombinedYearly fuel cost
XT
Manual 5-spd
4-cyl 1.8L Front-Wheel Drive 222925 MPG $2,700
XT 4WD
Manual 5-spd
4-cyl 1.8L 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive 212723 MPG $2,900
XT
Automatic 4-spd
4-cyl 1.8L Front-Wheel Drive 202622 MPG $3,050
XT 4WD
Automatic 4-spd
4-cyl 1.8L 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive 192622 MPG $3,050
XT
Automatic 4-spd
6-cyl 2.7L Front-Wheel Drive 182621 MPG $3,200
XT 4WD
Automatic 4-spd
6-cyl 2.7L 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive 172319 MPG $3,550
XT 4WD
Manual 5-spd
6-cyl 2.7L 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive 162319 MPG $3,550
EPA estimates under standard test conditions. Your mileage will vary with driving style, load and weather.

At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,700 per year in fuel, versus $3,550 for the least efficient.

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