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Subaru Brat MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 25 MPG combined in 1985, the Brat 4WD. Its weakest year peaked at 23 MPG (1986–1987).

Subaru Brat: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 1984–198715202530MPG1984198725 MPG peaklowest peak 23Subaru Brat: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year15202530MPG19841987peak 25
lowest to best versionbest versionmedian of its class
652.2 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 1987 version, the Brat 4WD. Put it next to its 1984 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Subaru Brat has EPA ratings for four model years, 1984–1987, most often among special purpose vehicles. Its peak rating is the fourth highest of the 80 special purpose vehicle nameplates with MPG ratings on this site.

Its best version ranked second (tied) of 35 special purpose vehicles in 1984, behind the class leader, the Grumman Olson Kubvan, and it placed in its class top five in three model years.

Among 11 small pickup trucks, 1987

The Brat placed fourth (tied). The class leader was the Isuzu Pickup at 32 MPG. The next higher rating, 25 MPG, belongs to the Toyota Truck/T100.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 11 small pickup trucks rated for 1987202530Brat 23median 23PickupBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 11 small pickup trucks rated for 1987202530Brat 23median 23
All 4 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
1986–1987Brat 4WD2321 / 26232
1985Brat 4WD2523 / 28204
1984Brat 4WD2422 / 27206

Same class, 1987

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