Subaru XT first generation
The Subaru XT first generation (1985–1991): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 22 versions in the United States.
Model codes: AX
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | – | 4,511 mm |
| Width | – | 1,689 mm |
| Height | – | 1,336 mm |
| Wheelbase | – | 2,464 mm |
| Seats and space | ||
| Luggage space (EPA) | 283 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | 2,152 L EPA | – |
| Performance | ||
| Torque | – | 82 Nm |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia (en, ja), US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
8 complaints for model years 1986–1991.
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 22 versions of the Subaru XT first generation
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United States 22 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 version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989–1991(FFS) (MPFI) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 23–25 MPG (9.4–10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 221–240 g/km |
| 1989–1991(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP | 1.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 1988–1991(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP | 1.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 22–24 MPG (9.8–10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 230–251 g/km |
| 1990–1991(FFS) (MPFI) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
| 1988–1991(FFS), CLKUP | 2.7 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 1988–1991(FFS), CLKUP | 2.7 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1988–1991(FFS) | 2.7 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1987–1989(C-ENGINE) (FFS) (MPFI) · (FFS) (MPFI) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
| 1985–1988(FFS) · (FFS) (MPFI) · (C-ENGINE) (FFS) (MPFI) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA | 221 g/km |
| 1985–1987(FFS,TRBO) · (FFS,TRBO) CA model · (B-ENGINE) (FFS,TRBO) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1986–1987(FFS) (MPFI) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
| 1986–1987(FFS,TRBO) · (B-ENGINE) (FFS,TRBO) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 1987(B-ENGINE) (FFS,TRBO) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1987(A-ENGINE) (FFS,TRBO) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 1987(C-ENGINE) (FFS) (MPFI) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
| 1987(A-ENGINE) (FFS,TRBO) · (B-ENGINE) (FFS,TRBO) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
| 1987(A-ENGINE) (FFS,TRBO) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 1987(A-ENGINE) (FFS,TRBO) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 1986(FFS,TRBO) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 1986(FFS,TRBO) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 230 g/km |
| 1985(FFS) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 1985(FFS) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA | 221 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.