Fuel economy & running costsGasoline

1991 SubaruXT

Subcompact Cars · Front-Wheel Drive · 1.8 L 4-cyl

22MPGcombined

20city

26highway

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.

See it on fueleconomy.gov

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 1991 Subaru XT is a gasoline car in the EPA subcompact class, with front-wheel drive and a 1.8 L four-cylinder engine. It has a four-speed automatic transmission. Its official fuel economy is 20 MPG in city driving and 26 MPG on the highway, for 22 MPG combined. The listed EPA annual fuel cost is $3,050, and tailpipe emissions are 403.95 grams of CO2 per mile. These figures give buyers a concise basis for considering the XT’s fuel use and emissions alongside its body type and drivetrain. The model year and engine details also identify the specific XT entry: a 1991 model with an automatic transmission rather than an unspecified XT configuration.

Who it is for

It may suit buyers considering a gasoline subcompact car with front-wheel drive and an automatic transmission. Its 22 MPG combined rating and listed annual fuel cost help frame fuel-use considerations.

What is good

Front-wheel drive configuration
1.8 L four-cylinder engine
20 MPG city and 26 MPG highway
Four-speed automatic transmission

What to know first

22 MPG combined
Annual fuel cost listed at $3,050
Tailpipe CO2 is 403.95 g per mile

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1991 Subaru XT: the full review

The 1991 XT combines a 1.8 L engine, front-wheel drive and an automatic transmission. Its 22 MPG combined rating and $3,050 annual fuel cost are key figures for buyers weighing fuel use.

Overview

The 1991 Subaru XT is a gasoline-powered subcompact car with a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine and a four-speed automatic transmission. It is configured with front-wheel drive. EPA ratings are 20 mpg in city driving, 26 mpg on the highway and 22 mpg combined.

The combined figure offers a useful single-point estimate for comparing fuel economy, while the city and highway ratings show the difference between those driving conditions. The listed tailpipe emissions are 403.95 grams of CO2 per mile. EPA annual fuel cost is $3,050.

Key features

Engine: 1.8 L four-cylinder gasoline engine.
Transmission: Four-speed automatic.
Drive: Front-wheel drive.
EPA class: Subcompact Cars.

Pricing

No purchase price is listed. The available running-cost figure is the EPA annual fuel cost of $3,050. It provides a fuel-cost reference, rather than a complete estimate of ownership expenses.

Who it's for

The XT may suit a buyer comparing an older gasoline-powered subcompact by its official fuel-economy figures and drivetrain layout. Its EPA ratings make the tradeoff between city and highway use clear: the highway rating is 26 mpg, compared with 20 mpg in city driving. Buyers weighing fuel costs can use the $3,050 annual estimate as a point of comparison, while recognizing that it covers fuel cost only.

Pros and cons

Pros

The EPA provides city, highway and combined fuel-economy figures for comparison.
The listed engine, automatic transmission and front-wheel-drive configuration are specific.

Cons

The official combined rating is 22 mpg, with a lower 20 mpg city rating.
The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $3,050, and no purchase price or broader ownership-cost figures are listed.
Tailpipe CO2 is listed at 403.95 grams per mile.

Alternatives

For other Subaru models to compare, browse the Subaru cars list. The linked alternatives span several model types, including the 2027 Subaru Impreza, the 2027 Subaru BRZ, and the 2027 Subaru Outback AWD. Their model years and configurations differ from the XT, so compare each model's own specifications and running-cost figures.

Verdict

The 1991 Subaru XT has a clearly defined specification: a 1.8-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, four-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. Its EPA ratings of 22 mpg combined, 20 mpg city and 26 mpg highway give buyers a straightforward basis for fuel-economy comparisons. The $3,050 annual EPA fuel-cost estimate and 403.95 grams-per-mile tailpipe CO2 figure add useful context, but the information here does not establish purchase price or total ownership cost.