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1985 SubaruSedan 4WD

Special Purpose Vehicles · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · 1.8 L 4-cyl

22MPGcombined
21city
23highway
A year of fuel$3,050
CO₂ from the tailpipe404 g/mi
Figures from the EPA label (fueleconomy.gov), the same as on the car's window sticker.

Against the 1,061 subaru cars

Combined MPG 22 MPGbest 36 · avg 23
Annual fuel cost $3,050best $600 · avg $3,065

Bars are scaled to the best in the list; the mark shows the list average. Lower is better for fuel cost; higher is better for the rest. All figures are the EPA's.

Summary

The 1985 Subaru Sedan 4WD is a gasoline-powered special-purpose vehicle with four-wheel or all-wheel drive. It has a 1.8 L four-cylinder engine and a three-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA fuel economy is 21 MPG in the city and 23 MPG on the highway, giving it a combined rating of 22 MPG. The listed annual fuel cost is $3,050, and tailpipe CO2 emissions are 403.95 grams per mile. The model belongs to the Subaru Sedan family and uses Sedan as its base model. The nearly even city and highway figures show a small difference between the two driving categories in its listed ratings. For buyers comparing older vehicle configurations, the drivetrain, transmission and fuel-use numbers describe the core details available here without assuming other equipment or capabilities.

Who it is for

It may suit someone considering a gasoline sedan with four-wheel or all-wheel drive and an automatic transmission. Its fuel economy and annual fuel cost are relevant for estimating running costs.

What is good

  • Four-wheel or all-wheel drive
  • 22 MPG combined
  • Three-speed automatic transmission
  • 1.8 L four-cylinder engine

What to know first

  • 21 MPG city
  • Annual fuel cost: $3,050
  • Tailpipe CO2: 403.95 grams per mile

Verdict

The 1985 Subaru Sedan 4WD combines four-wheel or all-wheel drive with a three-speed automatic. Its listed fuel economy is 22 MPG combined, and its annual fuel cost is $3,050.

Details

Model year
1985fueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026

Efficiency

Combined MPG
22fueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026
City MPG
21fueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026
Highway MPG
23fueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026

Running cost

Annual fuel cost
$3,050fueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026
CO₂ (tailpipe)
404 g/mifueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026

Car

Body
Special purposefueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026
EPA class
Special Purpose Vehiclesfueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026
Drive
4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drivefueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026

Powertrain

Engine
1.8 L 4-cylfueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026
Transmission
Automatic 3-spdfueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026
Fuel
Gasolinefueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026

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