The Subaru RX has 1 EPA ratings on record, 1985 to 1985.
Every Subaru RX engine, compared
The Subaru RX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0L | 22 / 28 | 1985–1985 | $1,600 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (1985) | $0.133 |
| Fuel per year | $1,600 |
| Fuel over five years | $8,000 |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,600 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 1985 Subaru RX gives up 6 mpg in town: 28 on the highway against 22 in the city, $374 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (1985) | 22 mpg | $1,745 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 28 mpg | $1,371 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6 mpg (27%) | Typical for its type |
How the RX changed over the years
Combined figure across the 1 model year the RX was rated in, all of them at 24 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 22 / 28 | 1 | $1,600 |
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How we count
This page rests on 1 EPA ratings of the Subaru RX — 1 engine across 1985–1985. 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 $2,600. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 1985 Subaru RX get?
24 mpg combined, 22 city and 28 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1985 the RX has averaged 24 mpg.
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