1985 Subaru Sedan

US · Special Purpose Vehicles

The 1985 Subaru Sedan is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: Varies by configuration: 1.8L 4-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 1.8L 4-cylinder (FFS), 1.8L 4-cylinder turbocharged (FFS,TRBO) CA model), 1.8L 4-cylinder, 1.8L 4-cylinder turbocharged (FFS,TRBO)
Transmission: Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: FWD, AWD
Fuel: Gasoline
Economy: 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km) combined

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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

1.8L 4-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 1.8L 4-cylinder (FFS), 1.8L 4-cylinder turbocharged (FFS,TRBO) CA model), 1.8L 4-cylinder, 1.8L 4-cylinder turbocharged (FFS,TRBO)

Combined Economy

20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km) combined

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Transmission

Automatic, Manual

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	Varies by configuration: 1.8L 4-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 1.8L 4-cylinder (FFS), 1.8L 4-cylinder turbocharged (FFS,TRBO) CA model), 1.8L 4-cylinder, 1.8L 4-cylinder turbocharged (FFS,TRBO)
Displacement	1.8 L
Cylinders	4
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Fuel type	Gasoline	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Gears	3 to 5
Drivetrain	Varies by configuration: FWD, AWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km)
Highway	22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 33 mpg (7.1 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

12 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

No recall campaigns were found in NHTSA data at the last check. Last checked November 9, 2026.

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 24, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: October 24, 2026

Data verified: October 24, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

Related vehicles

1984 Subaru Sedan
Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 1.6L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 1.8L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 1.8L 4-cylinder, 1.8L 4-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS,TRBO)), 1.6L 4-cylinder ((FFS) CA model), 1.8L 4-cylinder ((FFS) CA model), 1.8L 4-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS,TRBO) CA model) · AWD
29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km)
1986 Subaru Sedan
Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 1.8L 4-cylinder ((OHC) (FFS)), 1.8L 4-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS,TRBO)), 1.8L 4-cylinder ((FFS) (SPFI)), 1.8L 4-cylinder ((OHC)) · Varies by configuration: FWD, AWD
25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 1985 Subaru Sedan have?

Varies by configuration: 1.8L 4-cylinder ((FFS) CA model), 1.8L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 1.8L 4-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS,TRBO) CA model), 1.8L 4-cylinder, 1.8L 4-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS,TRBO)). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 1985 Subaru Sedan?

Combined fuel economy is 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 1985 Subaru Sedan front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: FWD, AWD.

Are there recalls for the 1985 Subaru Sedan?

No recall campaigns were found in NHTSA data when we last checked on November 9, 2026. Recall status can change, so confirm with NHTSA or the manufacturer.