Subaru Justy first generation

Subaru Justy first generation
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The Subaru Justy first generation (1987–1994): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 11 versions in the United States.

Model codes: KAD · Sold in: United States

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length–3,696–3,899 mm
Width–1,534 mm
Height–1,364 mm
Wheelbase–2,286 mm
Weights and towing
Kerb weight–885 kg
Seats and space
Luggage space (EPA)255–283 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)2,209–2,265 L EPA–
Performance
Top speed–130–155 km/h
Torque–76–99 Nm

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia (en, de), US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

48 complaints for model years 1988–1994. 4 crashes · 2 fires · 5 injuries · 2 deaths

  • Seat belts 20

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 11 versions of the Subaru Justy first generation

United States 11 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1990–1994(FFS), SIL · (FFS) (MPFI), SIL1.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive30 MPG (7.8 L/100 km) EPA184 g/km
1992–1994(FFS) (MPFI) · (FFS)1.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA212 g/km
1991–1993(FFS) (MPFI) · (FFS) (MPFI), CMODE · (FFS), CMODE1.2 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)Front-wheel drive30 MPG (7.8 L/100 km) EPA184 g/km
1992–1993(FFS) (MPFI), CMODE · (FFS), CMODE1.2 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)Four- or all-wheel drive27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA205 g/km
1990–1991(FFS) (MPFI)1.2 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)Four- or all-wheel drive27–28 MPG (8.4–8.7 L/100 km) EPA197–205 g/km
1991(FFS) (MPFI)1.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA205 g/km
1989–1990(FFS) · (FFS) (MPFI)1.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA205 g/km
1990(FFS) (MPFI)1.2 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)Front-wheel drive30 MPG (7.8 L/100 km) EPA184 g/km
1989(FFS)1.2 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)Front-wheel drive30 MPG (7.8 L/100 km) EPA184 g/km
1987–1989(FFS), SIL1.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive31–34 MPG (6.9–7.6 L/100 km) EPA162–178 g/km
1988(FFS)1.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA197 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.