Subaru Justy MPG by year — every rating on record
The Subaru Justy has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 8 model years, from 1987 to 1994. Across those years its best rated version returned 34 mpg (1987) and its thirstiest returned 26 mpg (1992). The EPA record holds 27 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Subcompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 1 | 34 mpg | 34 mpg | #5 of 72 (94th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 1988 | 2 | 33 mpg | 28 mpg | #9 of 60 (86th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars, Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1989 | 3 | 31 mpg | 27 mpg | #17 of 71 (77th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 1990 | 5 | 30 mpg | 27 mpg | #12 of 65 (83th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 1991 | 5 | 30 mpg | 27 mpg | #11 of 73 (86th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 1992 | 5 | 30 mpg | 26 mpg | #11 of 69 (85th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 1993 | 4 | 30 mpg | 26 mpg | #14 of 64 (79th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 1994 | 2 | 30 mpg | 26 mpg | #13 of 56 (78th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Subaru Justy placed highest in 1987 at #5 of 72, and lowest in 1989 at #17 of 71. It spent 8 of its 8 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 27 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1.2L 3-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 24 | 29 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 341.8076923076923 | n/a |
| 1994 | 1.2L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 28 | 33 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | 296.23333333333335 | n/a |
| 1993 | 1.2L 3-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 24 | 29 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 341.8076923076923 | n/a |
| 1993 | 1.2L 3-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | (FFS) | 27 | 29 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 329.14814814814815 | n/a |
| 1993 | 1.2L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | (FFS) | 28 | 32 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | 296.23333333333335 | n/a |
| 1993 | 1.2L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 28 | 33 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | 296.23333333333335 | n/a |
| 1992 | 1.2L 3-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) (MPFI) | 24 | 29 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 341.8076923076923 | n/a |
| 1992 | 1.2L 3-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | (FFS) (MPFI) | 27 | 29 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 329.14814814814815 | n/a |
| 1992 | 1.2L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 28 | 33 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | 296.23333333333335 | n/a |
| 1992 | 1.2L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | (FFS) (MPFI) | 28 | 32 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | 296.23333333333335 | n/a |
| 1992 | 1.2L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) (MPFI) | 28 | 33 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | 296.23333333333335 | n/a |
| 1991 | 1.2L 3-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | (FFS) (MPFI) | 27 | 28 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 329.14814814814815 | n/a |
| 1991 | 1.2L 3-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) (MPFI) | 25 | 29 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 329.14814814814815 | n/a |
| 1991 | 1.2L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 28 | 33 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | 296.23333333333335 | n/a |
| 1991 | 1.2L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | (FFS) (MPFI) | 28 | 32 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | 296.23333333333335 | n/a |
| 1991 | 1.2L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) (MPFI) | 28 | 33 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | 296.23333333333335 | n/a |
| 1990 | 1.2L 3-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) (MPFI) | 25 | 30 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 329.14814814814815 | n/a |
| 1990 | 1.2L 3-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | (FFS) (MPFI) | 27 | 29 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,250 | 317.39285714285717 | n/a |
| 1990 | 1.2L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 28 | 33 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | 296.23333333333335 | n/a |
| 1990 | 1.2L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | (FFS) (MPFI) | 29 | 32 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | 296.23333333333335 | n/a |
| 1990 | 1.2L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) (MPFI) | 28 | 33 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | 296.23333333333335 | n/a |
| 1989 | 1.2L 3-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 25 | 30 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 329.14814814814815 | n/a |
| 1989 | 1.2L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | (FFS) | 28 | 31 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | 296.23333333333335 | n/a |
| 1989 | 1.2L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 29 | 33 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,000 | 286.6774193548387 | n/a |
| 1988 | 1.2L 3-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 26 | 32 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,250 | 317.39285714285717 | n/a |
| 1988 | 1.2L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 31 | 35 | 33 | 348.5 | 9.0 | $1,900 | 269.3030303030303 | n/a |
| 1987 | 1.2L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 32 | 37 | 34 | 338.2 | 8.8 | $1,850 | 261.38235294117646 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 3 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 → 1988 | 34 → 33 mpg | -1 mpg | 348 gal |
| 1988 → 1989 | 33 → 31 mpg | -2 mpg | 371 gal |
| 1989 → 1990 | 31 → 30 mpg | -1 mpg | 383 gal |
What Justy fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1994 Subaru Justy burns 383 to 442 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,150 | $1,327 | $177 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,342 | $1,548 | $206 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,533 | $1,769 | $236 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1994 model year is $2,100 to $2,400 a year in fuel, or $750 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Subcompact Cars
Across the 461 nameplates EPA classifies as Subcompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 24 mpg. At 30 mpg the Subaru Justy is 6 mpg better the median, which is worth about $335 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
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