Subaru SVX MPG by year — every rating on record
The Subaru SVX has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 1992 to 1997. Across those years its best rated version returned 19 mpg (1993) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (1992). The EPA record holds 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #60 of 69 (13th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 1993 | 2 | 19 mpg | 18 mpg | #50 of 64 (22th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 1994 | 2 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #48 of 56 (15th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 1995 | 2 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #39 of 50 (22th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 1996 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #35 of 38 (8th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 1997 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #32 of 37 (14th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | 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 SVX placed highest in 1997 at #32 of 37, and lowest in 1992 at #60 of 69. It spent 0 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 3.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1996 | 3.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1995 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1995 | 3.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1994 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1994 | 3.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1993 | 3.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1993 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1992 | 3.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) (MPFI) | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 → 1993 | 18 → 19 mpg | +1 mpg | 605 gal |
| 1993 → 1994 | 19 → 18 mpg | -1 mpg | 639 gal |
What SVX fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1997 Subaru SVX burns 639 to 639 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 | $1,917 | $1,917 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,236 | $2,236 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,556 | $2,556 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1997 model year is $4,300 to $4,300 a year in fuel, or $10,250 more 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 18 mpg the Subaru SVX is 6 mpg below the median, which is worth about $559 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Subcompact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Subaru nameplates
Every Subaru model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.