Bertone X1/9 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Bertone X1/9 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 1984 to 1989. Across those years its best rated version returned 22 mpg (1984) and its thirstiest returned 22 mpg (1984). The EPA record holds 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 2 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #4 of 13 (75th pct) | n/a | Regular | Two Seaters |
| 1985 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #7 of 19 (67th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Two Seaters |
| 1986 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #7 of 20 (68th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Two Seaters |
| 1987 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #8 of 24 (70th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Two Seaters |
| 1988 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #8 of 26 (72th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Two Seaters |
| 1989 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #5 of 24 (83th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Two Seaters |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Bertone X1/9 placed highest in 1984 at #4 of 13, and lowest in 1987 at #8 of 24. It spent 6 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 1.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 20 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 1988 | 1.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 20 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 1987 | 1.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 20 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 1986 | 1.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) (MPFI) | 20 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 1985 | 1.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 1.5L 4-cyl | 20 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 1984 | 1.5L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 20 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 1984 | 1.5L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 20 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
What X1/9 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1989 Bertone X1/9 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 1989 model year is $2,850 to $2,850 a year in fuel, or $3,000 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 Bertone X1/9 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.
Where Bertone sits
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