Subaru Justy 0–60 Times
The Subaru Justy 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 3 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and MotorWeek and more.
The fastest tested production Subaru Justy is the 1992 Subaru Justy GL 3-door Hatchback, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 11.30 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 18.40 seconds at 72.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested production Subaru Justy is the 1987 Subaru Justy GL 3-door Hatchback, which took 13.50 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 18.70 seconds at 71.0 mph, according to MotorWeek.
Across the 3 verified production tests of the Subaru Justy, the average 0–60 mph time is 12.40 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 18.60 seconds at 71.33 mph.
Fastest 0–60 11.30sec 1992 GL 3-door Hatchback · stock
Average 0–60 12.40sec Across 3 production runs
Avg ¼ Mile 18.60sec @ 71.3 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 13.50sec 1987 GL 3-door
Across 3 verified production runs, the Subaru Justy ranges from 11.30 to 13.50 seconds 0–60, with a 12.40-second average.
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Subaru Justy Performance Overview
Subaru’s Justy occupied the entry-level end of the brand’s performance spectrum during its U.S. run from 1987 to 1992, represented here by 3 verified tests spanning three model years. All recorded examples fall within the KA generation, using the naturally aspirated 66-hp EF12 three-cylinder and gasoline power alone. The earliest test, a 1987 GL 3-door Hatchback, set the initial baseline at 13.5 seconds to 60 mph, establishing the slowest result in the sample while defining the car’s original performance character.
By 1988, the RS 3-door Hatchback lowered the benchmark to 12.4 seconds, showing a modest step forward within the same basic mechanical formula. The final recorded milestone came in 1992, when the GL 3-door Hatchback reached 11.3 seconds to 60 mph and covered the quarter-mile in 18.4 seconds at 72 mph, the quickest figures in the dataset. Across the full production span covered here, Justy performance remained narrowly grouped, with a 0-60 average of 12.4 seconds and an 18.6-second average quarter-mile. In that context, the 1992 GL stands as the current high-water mark for the model in independently verified testing.
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Subaru Justy 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KA | 1984–1994 | 12.40s | 11.30s — 1992 GL 3-door Hatchback | 3 | The KA generation (1984–1994) averaged 12.40 seconds to 60 mph across 3 production tests, led by the 1992 GL 3-door Hatchback at 11.30 seconds. Output was 66 hp across 1.2L I-3 configurations. |
KA 1984–1994
Avg 0–60 12.40s
Fastest 11.30s
Tests 3
1992 GL 3-door Hatchback
The KA generation (1984–1994) averaged 12.40 seconds to 60 mph across 3 production tests, led by the 1992 GL 3-door Hatchback at 11.30 seconds. Output was 66 hp across 1.2L I-3 configurations.
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Subaru Justy 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
3 production tests · 3 years ▾
1992 Subaru Justy
1 production run Avg 0–60 11.30 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 18.40 sec
Production Tests 1
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1992 Subaru Justy GL 3-door Hatchback
11.30sec 0–60
18.40s ¼ mi @ 72.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 11.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 18.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 72.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.2L I-3
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- Horsepower
- 66 hp
- Torque
- 73 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 1,790 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 27.1 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 28 C / 33 H / 32 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 3 production runs
How we verify Subaru Justy performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Subaru Justy trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Subaru Justy 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a verified production test run
0–60 → ¼ mile →
Fastest Recorded run Slowest
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Subaru Justy performance FAQs
10 questions The 1992 Subaru Justy GL 3-door Hatchback runs 0-60 mph in 11.3 seconds. It also covers the quarter-mile in 18.4 seconds at 72 mph. That makes the 1992 Justy the quickest verified Justy on record, using a 66-hp naturally aspirated gasoline engine and front-wheel drive.
The fastest Subaru Justy on record is the 1992 GL 3-door Hatchback, with a 0-60 mph time of 11.3 seconds. It is also the fastest stock Justy, since all three recorded tests are production cars. Its best quarter-mile pass is 18.4 seconds at 72 mph.
The fastest stock Subaru Justy is the 1992 GL 3-door Hatchback at 11.3 seconds from 0-60 mph. There are 3 production Justy tests on record and no modified builds, so the quickest overall Justy is also the quickest stock example. Its quarter-mile result is 18.4 seconds at 72 mph.
Across 3 verified Subaru Justy tests, the average 0-60 mph time is 12.4 seconds. Average quarter-mile performance is 18.6 seconds at 71.3 mph. The quickest Justy reaches 60 mph in 11.3 seconds, while the slowest recorded run is 13.5 seconds.
The KA-generation Subaru Justy, sold from 1984 to 1994, averages 12.4 seconds from 0-60 mph across 3 tests. The fastest KA Justy is the 1992 GL 3-door Hatchback at 11.3 seconds. All recorded KA examples use a naturally aspirated 66-hp gasoline powertrain.
The fastest KA Subaru Justy is the 1992 GL 3-door Hatchback. Its best recorded 0-60 mph time is 11.3 seconds, which stands as the quickest run for the 1984-1994 first-generation Justy. It also posts the generation’s best quarter-mile result at 18.4 seconds and 72 mph.
The first-generation Subaru Justy, known internally as the KA and sold from 1984 to 1994, records an average 0-60 mph time of 12.4 seconds. Its fastest verified run is 11.3 seconds by the 1992 GL 3-door Hatchback. Across the generation, all recorded cars are naturally aspirated gasoline models.
The GL 3-door Hatchback is quicker on record. Its best 0-60 mph time is 11.3 seconds, while the RS 3-door Hatchback’s recorded 0-60 time is 12.4 seconds. Across 2 GL tests, the GL averages 12.4 seconds, matching the RS figure, but the GL holds the better outright run.
The slowest Subaru Justy on record is the 1987 GL 3-door Hatchback, which takes 13.5 seconds to reach 60 mph. Compared with the model’s fastest run of 11.3 seconds from the 1992 GL 3-door Hatchback, that gives the Justy a recorded 0-60 spread of 2.2 seconds.
The fastest quarter-mile run recorded for the Subaru Justy is 18.4 seconds at 72 mph, set by the 1992 GL 3-door Hatchback. Across all 3 Justy tests, the average quarter-mile is 18.6 seconds at 71.3 mph. Those numbers align with the car’s average 0-60 mph time of 12.4 seconds.
Sources
Car and Driver
MotorWeek
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Subaru Justy can do, not a single marketing claim.
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