1990 Subaru Legacy/Outback
The 1990 Subaru Legacy/Outback is listed in 8 versions in the EPA fuel economy database, with a 2.2 L 4-cyl powertrain. Combined fuel economy ranges from 20 to 22 MPG (best: 10.7 L/100 km).
Model year1990
Versions8
ClassCompact Cars, Small Station Wagons
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Engines, transmissions & fuel economy
| Version | Powertrain | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | MPG city / hwy / comb | L/100 km (comb) | CO2 g/mi | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy | 2.2 L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 19 / 26 / 21 | 11.2 | 423 | Compact Cars |
| Legacy | 2.2 L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 19 / 26 / 22 | 10.7 | 404 | Compact Cars |
| Legacy 4WD | 2.2 L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | 18 / 23 / 20 | 11.8 | 444 | Compact Cars |
| Legacy 4WD | 2.2 L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | 18 / 24 / 20 | 11.8 | 444 | Compact Cars |
| Legacy Wagon | 2.2 L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 18 / 26 / 21 | 11.2 | 423 | Small Station Wagons |
| Legacy Wagon | 2.2 L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 19 / 26 / 22 | 10.7 | 404 | Small Station Wagons |
| Legacy Wagon 4WD | 2.2 L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | 18 / 23 / 20 | 11.8 | 444 | Small Station Wagons |
| Legacy Wagon 4WD | 2.2 L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | 18 / 24 / 20 | 11.8 | 444 | Small Station Wagons |
Figures are EPA estimates for the U.S. market (U.S. gallons). Your mileage will vary. Transmissions: (S6) = 6-speed with manual select mode, (AV) = continuously variable, (AM) = automated manual.
Safety recalls
Check the NHTSA recall database for the 1990 Subaru Legacy/Outback.