Against 263 other 4-cyl cars rated 1992–1994, the Loyale trails their 24 mpg average by 1 mpg, about $70 a year.
Every Subaru Loyale engine, compared
The Subaru Loyale was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl | 21.8 / 28.4 | 1990–1994 | $1,561 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (1994) | $0.139 |
| Fuel per year | $1,670 |
| Fuel over five years | $8,350 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 1992–1994 | +$70 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,540 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 1994 Subaru Loyale gives up 5 mpg in town: 26 on the highway against 21 in the city, $352 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (1994) | 21 mpg | $1,829 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 26 mpg | $1,477 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +5 mpg (24%) | Typical for its type |
How the Loyale changed over the years
The Loyale peaked in 1993 at 25 mpg (22 city, 29 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1994 at 23 — 2 mpg apart, or $134 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 1994 car does 23. The 1994 model loses 2 mpg against 25 for the 1993.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 21 / 26 | 1 | $1,670 | |
| 1993 | 22 / 29 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 1992 | 22 / 29 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 1991 | 22 / 29 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 1990 | 22 / 29 | 1 | $1,536 |
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How we count
This page rests on 5 EPA ratings of the Subaru Loyale — 1 engine across 1990–1994. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $2,540. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 1994 Subaru Loyale get?
23 mpg combined, 21 city and 26 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1990 the Loyale has averaged 24.6 mpg.
Is the 1994 Loyale more efficient than the 1993?
No: 23 against 25 mpg combined, about $134 a year more to run.
Which Loyale year has the best gas mileage?
The 1993, at 25 mpg combined (22 city, 29 highway).
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