Lamborghini DB132/144 Diablo MPG by year — every rating on record
The Lamborghini DB132/144 Diablo has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 1998 to 2001. Across those years its best rated version returned 11 mpg (2001) and its thirstiest returned 10 mpg (1998). The EPA record holds 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 10 mpg | 10 mpg | #16 of 16 (0th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 1999 | 1 | 10 mpg | 10 mpg | #20 of 20 (0th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2001 | 1 | 11 mpg | 11 mpg | #27 of 28 (4th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-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 Lamborghini DB132/144 Diablo placed highest in 1998 at #16 of 16, and lowest in 2001 at #27 of 28. It spent 0 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 6.0L 12-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | GUZZLER | 9 | 12 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $7,050 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 1999 | 5.7L 12-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | 5.7L 12-cyl | 9 | 13 | 10 | 1150.0 | 29.8 | $7,750 | 888.7 | n/a |
| 1998 | 5.7L 12-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | 5.7L 12-cyl | 9 | 13 | 10 | 1150.0 | 29.8 | $7,750 | 888.7 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 → 2001 | 10 → 11 mpg | +1 mpg | 1045 gal |
What DB132/144 Diablo fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2001 Lamborghini DB132/144 Diablo burns 1045 to 1045 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 | $3,136 | $3,136 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $3,659 | $3,659 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $4,182 | $4,182 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2001 model year is $7,050 to $7,050 a year in fuel, or $24,000 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 11 mpg the Lamborghini DB132/144 Diablo is 7 mpg below the median, which is worth about $1,423 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Two Seaters rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Lamborghini nameplates
Every Lamborghini model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.