Subaru Hatchback: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Subaru Hatchback across 5 model years, from the 1985 Subaru Hatchback through the 1989 Subaru Hatchback. The most recent 1989 Subaru Hatchback returns 25 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 1987 Subaru Hatchback at 29 MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Subaru Hatchback page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Subaru Hatchback. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 1989 Subaru Hatchback | 25 MPG | 23 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,400 |
| 1988 | 1988 Subaru Hatchback | 25 MPG | 23 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,400 |
| 1987 | 1987 Subaru Hatchback | 29 MPG | 26 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,050 |
| 1986 | 1986 Subaru Hatchback | 29 MPG | 26 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,050 |
| 1985 | 1985 Subaru Hatchback | 29 MPG | 26 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,050 |
How the Subaru Hatchback compares against the Subcompact Cars class
Buyers usually compare the Subaru Hatchback against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Subcompact Cars class for the 1989 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.