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Maserati 222E MPG by year — every rating on record

The Maserati 222E has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 1989 to 1990. Across those years its best rated version returned 15 mpg (1989) and its thirstiest returned 15 mpg (1989). The EPA record holds 3 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Minicompact Cars.

15best combined mpg (1989)
15worst combined mpg (1989)
15latest year best (1990)
3configurations on record

Year-by-year EPA ratings

Model yearConfigurationsBest combinedWorst combinedClass rank that yearDrivetrainsFuelEPA class
1989115 mpg15 mpg#8 of 12 (36th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumMinicompact Cars
1990215 mpg15 mpg#7 of 8 (14th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumMinicompact Cars

Where it has stood in its class

Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Maserati 222E placed highest in 1990 at #7 of 8, and lowest in 1989 at #8 of 12. It spent 0 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.

Every configuration on record

All 3 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.

YearConfigurationEngine detailCityHighwayCombinedGallons/yrBarrels/yrEPA fuel cost/yrCO2 g/miGHG
19902.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium(GUZZLER) (FFS,TRBO), turbocharged141715766.719.8$5,150592.4666666666667n/a
19902.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium(GUZZLER) (FFS,TRBO), turbocharged141915766.719.8$5,150592.4666666666667n/a
19892.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium(GUZZLER) (FFS,TRBO), turbocharged141715766.719.8$5,150592.4666666666667n/a

What 222E fuel costs over a year

At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1990 Maserati 222E burns 767 to 767 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 priceMost efficientThirstiestSpread
$3.00/gal$2,300$2,300$0
$3.50/gal$2,683$2,683$0
$4.00/gal$3,067$3,067$0

EPA’s own estimate for the 1990 model year is $5,150 to $5,150 a year in fuel, or $14,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.

How it compares with other Minicompact Cars

Across the 153 nameplates EPA classifies as Minicompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 15 mpg the Maserati 222E is 6 mpg below the median, which is worth about $767 a year at $3.50 a gallon.

Other Maserati nameplates

Every Maserati model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.