1990 Subaru Justy 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.

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

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

The 1990 Subaru Justy 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 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 Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1990 Subaru Justy is 30 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Manual 5-spd 3-cyl, 1.2 L302833
Automatic (variable gear ratios) 3-cyl, 1.2 L302932
Manual 5-spd 3-cyl, 1.2 L302833

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

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1990 Subaru Justy is $2,100.

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 to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $1,000 on fuel.

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

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Manual 5-spd 3-cyl, 1.2 L$2,100save $1,000
Automatic (variable gear ratios) 3-cyl, 1.2 L$2,100save $1,000
Manual 5-spd 3-cyl, 1.2 L$2,100save $1,000

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

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1990 Subaru Justy will consume in one year is 10 barrels.

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

Model OptionBarrels
Manual 5-spd 3-cyl, 1.2 L10
Automatic (variable gear ratios) 3-cyl, 1.2 L10
Manual 5-spd 3-cyl, 1.2 L10

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

The 1990 Subaru Justy 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.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 3 1990 Subaru Justy model options.

Manual 5-spd 3-cyl, 1.2 L

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

City MPG28
Highway MPG33
Combined MPG30
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $1,000
Fuel Cost$2,100
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum10
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders3
Displacement1.2
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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

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

City MPG29
Highway MPG32
Combined MPG30
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $1,000
Fuel Cost$2,100
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum10
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-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 Manual 5-spd 3-cyl, 1.2 L:

City MPG28
Highway MPG33
Combined MPG30
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $1,000
Fuel Cost$2,100
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum10
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders3
Displacement1.2
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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