Alfa Romeo Spider MPG by year — every rating on record
The Alfa Romeo Spider has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 9 model years, from 1986 to 1994. Across those years its best rated version returned 23 mpg (1990) and its thirstiest returned 21 mpg (1986). The EPA record holds 12 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Two Seaters.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #8 of 20 (63th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Two Seaters |
| 1987 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #9 of 24 (65th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Two Seaters |
| 1988 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #9 of 26 (68th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Two Seaters |
| 1989 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #6 of 24 (78th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Two Seaters |
| 1990 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #5 of 25 (83th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 1991 | 2 | 22 mpg | 21 mpg | #6 of 33 (84th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 1992 | 2 | 22 mpg | 21 mpg | #4 of 30 (90th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 1993 | 2 | 22 mpg | 21 mpg | #5 of 29 (86th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 1994 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #2 of 19 (94th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Alfa Romeo Spider placed highest in 1994 at #2 of 19, and lowest in 1987 at #9 of 24. It spent 9 of its 9 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 12 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (FFS) | 19 | 27 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 1993 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Premium | (FFS) | 19 | 23 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1993 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (FFS) | 19 | 27 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 1992 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Premium | (FFS) | 19 | 23 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1992 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (FFS) | 19 | 27 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 1991 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Premium | (FFS) | 19 | 23 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1991 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (FFS) | 19 | 27 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 1990 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (FFS) | 20 | 28 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 1989 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 19 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1988 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 19 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) (FFS) | 19 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1986 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 19 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 → 1990 | 21 → 23 mpg | +2 mpg | 500 gal |
| 1990 → 1991 | 23 → 22 mpg | -1 mpg | 523 gal |
What Spider fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1994 Alfa Romeo Spider burns 523 to 523 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,568 | $1,568 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,830 | $1,830 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,091 | $2,091 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1994 model year is $3,500 to $3,500 a year in fuel, or $6,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Two Seaters
Across the 263 nameplates EPA classifies as Two Seaters, the median best combined rating is 18 mpg. At 22 mpg the Alfa Romeo Spider is 4 mpg better the median, which is worth about $407 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Two Seaters rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Alfa Romeo nameplates
Every Alfa Romeo model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.