Car financing: 1985 Subaru Hatchback
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.1 to 10.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 8.1 to 10.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 1985 Subaru Hatchback for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
1985 Subaru Hatchback specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.6L 4-cylinder | 1.8L 4-cylinder | 1.8L 4-cylinder | 1.8L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 4-speed manual | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 9.0 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.1 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 10.0 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.1 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 190 g/km | 221 g/km | 230.5 g/km | 251 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $12.56 | $14.57 | $15.19 | $16.59 |
1985 Subaru Hatchback: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.6 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 26 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
| MPG highway (US) | 33 | 29 | 27 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 29 | 25 | 24 | 22 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 35 | 30 | 29 | 26 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 340 L (12 cu ft) | 340 L (12 cu ft) | 340 L (12 cu ft) | |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,300 | US$2,700 | US$2,800 | US$3,050 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,512 | $2,914 | $3,038 | $3,318 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1985 Subaru Hatchback
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- No owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 1985 Subaru Hatchback
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 1985 Subaru Hatchback; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Here is what to know about the 1985 Subaru Hatchback before buying one.
What to check on the Hatchback
Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
Under the hood
Under the hood: the 1.6L 4-cylinder and front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Fuel use is rated 8.1 L/100 km combined, so 300 km needs about 24 litres. For 1,000 km, budget about $125.60 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,300 a year for 15,000 miles.
Who rents the Hatchback
It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.
The Hatchback in everyday use
A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. Luggage space is rated at 340 litres: about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Drive it on your own roads
Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Drive the Hatchback on your commute before you commit to it. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Hatchback answers the big questions.
Which one to look for
Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.
What it costs to run
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $125.60 at our price setting. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Next step
A rental request is free; the offer shows the full price.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1985 Subaru Hatchback from us first.
Ask us about the 1985 Subaru Hatchback
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1985 Subaru Hatchback for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1985 Subaru Hatchback
Does CarmaCars sell the 1985 Subaru Hatchback?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1985 Subaru Hatchback before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1985 Subaru Hatchback have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 1985 Subaru Hatchback cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,300 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2512.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.