Subaru Wagon MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 26 MPG combined in 1985. Its weakest year peaked at 24 MPG (1987–1989).

lowest to best versionbest versionmedian of its class

625.0 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 1989 version. Put it next to its 1984 predecessor, at your own mileage.

The Subaru Wagon has EPA ratings for six model years, 1984–1989, every one of them among small station wagons. Its best version ranked third (tied) of 34 special purpose vehicles in 1987, behind the class leader, the Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer, and it placed in its class top five in five model years.

In 1988 the most efficient version of the Wagon still placed fifth from the bottom of 21 small station wagons, where the Nissan Maxima rated lowest.

Among 15 small station wagons, 1989

The Wagon placed 13th (tied). The class leader was the Honda Civic at 29 MPG. The next higher rating, 25 MPG, belongs to the Toyota Camry.

All 6 model years, best and lowest version

Model years	Best version	Combined	City / hwy	Lowest version	Versions
1988–1989	Wagon	24	22 / 28	20	7
1987	Wagon	24	22 / 28	19	10
1986	Wagon	25	23 / 28	20	10
1985	Wagon	26	23 / 29	20	12
1984	Wagon	25	23 / 30	20	10

Version names in the EPA list: Wagon, Wagon 4WD, Wagon 4WD Turbo.

Same class, 1989

Honda Civic29 MPG Toyota Camry25 MPG Volkswagen Fox24 MPG Mitsubishi Space Wagon20 MPG