Subaru Justy 0–60 Times
The Subaru Justy 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 3 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested 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 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 Motor Week.
Out of all the Subaru Justy tests in our database, 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 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
18.60sec
@ 71.3 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
13.50sec
1987 GL 3-door
Across 3 verified 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 | 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 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 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 tests · 3 years
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1992 Subaru Justy
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
11.30
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
18.40
sec
Recorded Tests
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1992 Subaru Justy GL 3-door Hatchback
11.30sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
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
How we verify Subaru Justy performance data
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 recorded test run
0–60 →
¼ mile →
Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Subaru Justy performance FAQs
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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
Motor Week
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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