1990 Subaru Justy 4WD MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1990 Subaru Justy 4WD.

The 1990 Subaru Justy 4WD has 2 model options: Automatic (variable gear ratios) 3-cyl, 1.2 L and Manual 5-spd 3-cyl, 1.2 L.

The 1990 Subaru Justy 4WD Automatic (variable gear ratios) 3-cyl, 1.2 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1990 Subaru Justy 4WD Manual 5-spd 3-cyl, 1.2 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1990 Subaru Justy 4WD Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1990 Subaru Justy 4WD is 28 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic (variable gear ratios) 3-cyl, 1.2 L282729
Manual 5-spd 3-cyl, 1.2 L272530

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1990 Subaru Justy 4WD?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1990 Subaru Justy 4WD is $2,275.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 1990 Subaru Justy 4WD to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $125 on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic (variable gear ratios) 3-cyl, 1.2 L$2,250save $250
Manual 5-spd 3-cyl, 1.2 L$2,300save $0

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1990 Subaru Justy 4WD Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1990 Subaru Justy 4WD will consume in one year is 11 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic (variable gear ratios) 3-cyl, 1.2 L11
Manual 5-spd 3-cyl, 1.2 L11

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1990 Subaru Justy 4WD Emit?

The 1990 Subaru Justy 4WD will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 1990 Subaru Justy 4WD.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 1990 Subaru Justy 4WD model options.

Automatic (variable gear ratios) 3-cyl, 1.2 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1990 Subaru Justy 4WD Automatic (variable gear ratios) 3-cyl, 1.2 L:

City MPG27
Highway MPG29
Combined MPG28
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $250
Fuel Cost$2,250
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders3
Displacement1.2
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 3-cyl, 1.2 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1990 Subaru Justy 4WD Manual 5-spd 3-cyl, 1.2 L:

City MPG25
Highway MPG30
Combined MPG27
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $0
Fuel Cost$2,300
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders3
Displacement1.2
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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