Maserati 430 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Maserati 430 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 1989 to 1991. Across those years its best rated version returned 15 mpg (1989) and its thirstiest returned 14 mpg (1989). The EPA record holds 5 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Subcompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 2 | 15 mpg | 14 mpg | #64 of 71 (10th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 1990 | 2 | 15 mpg | 14 mpg | #61 of 65 (6th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 1991 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #68 of 73 (7th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Maserati 430 placed highest in 1990 at #61 of 65, and lowest in 1991 at #68 of 73. It spent 0 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS,TRBO), turbocharged | 13 | 16 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1990 | 2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS,TRBO), turbocharged | 13 | 16 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1990 | 2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS,TRBO), turbocharged | 14 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1989 | 2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS,TRBO), turbocharged | 13 | 16 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1989 | 2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS,TRBO), turbocharged | 14 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 → 1991 | 15 → 14 mpg | -1 mpg | 821 gal |
What 430 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1991 Maserati 430 burns 821 to 821 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 | $2,464 | $2,464 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,875 | $2,875 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,286 | $3,286 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1991 model year is $5,550 to $5,550 a year in fuel, or $16,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Subcompact Cars
Across the 461 nameplates EPA classifies as Subcompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 24 mpg. At 14 mpg the Maserati 430 is 10 mpg below the median, which is worth about $1,198 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Subcompact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Maserati nameplates
Every Maserati model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.