Maserati Quattroporte MPG by year — every rating on record
The Maserati Quattroporte has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 11 model years, from 1984 to 2013. Across those years its best rated version returned 15 mpg (2011) and its thirstiest returned 8 mpg (1984). The EPA record holds 14 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Large Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 2 | 8 mpg | 8 mpg | #32 of 32 (0th pct) | n/a | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 1985 | 1 | 8 mpg | 8 mpg | #34 of 34 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 1986 | 1 | 8 mpg | 8 mpg | #38 of 38 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2005 | 1 | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | #41 of 42 (2th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2006 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #44 of 49 (10th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2008 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #36 of 44 (19th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2009 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #36 of 45 (20th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2010 | 2 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #40 of 47 (15th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2011 | 2 | 15 mpg | 14 mpg | #43 of 54 (21th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2012 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #45 of 56 (20th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2013 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #56 of 59 (5th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Maserati Quattroporte placed highest in 1984 at #32 of 32, and lowest in 2013 at #56 of 59. It spent 0 of its 11 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 4.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Premium | 4.7L 8-cyl | 12 | 19 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 624 | 2/10 |
| 2012 | 4.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Premium | 4.7L 8-cyl | 12 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2011 | 4.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Premium | 4.7L 8-cyl | 12 | 19 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2011 | 4.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Premium | 4.2L 8-cyl | 12 | 20 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2010 | 4.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Premium | PR | 11 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2010 | 4.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Premium | PR | 11 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2009 | 4.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Premium | 4.2L 8-cyl | 12 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2008 | 4.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Premium | 4.2L 8-cyl | 12 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2006 | 4.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Premium | 4.2L 8-cyl | 11 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 2005 | 4.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Premium | 4.2L 8-cyl | 11 | 14 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $6,450 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 1986 | 4.9L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (GUZZLER) | 7 | 10 | 8 | 1437.5 | 37.2 | $7,800 | 1110.875 | n/a |
| 1985 | 4.9L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (GUZZLER) | 7 | 10 | 8 | 1437.5 | 37.2 | $7,800 | 1110.875 | n/a |
| 1984 | 4.9L 8-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular | (GUZZLER) | 7 | 10 | 8 | 1437.5 | 37.2 | $7,800 | 1110.875 | n/a |
| 1984 | 4.9L 8-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular | (GUZZLER) CA model | 7 | 10 | 8 | 1437.5 | 37.2 | $7,800 | 1110.875 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 4 of 5 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 → 2005 | 8 → 12 mpg | +4 mpg | 958 gal |
| 2005 → 2006 | 12 → 13 mpg | +1 mpg | 885 gal |
| 2006 → 2008 | 13 → 14 mpg | +1 mpg | 821 gal |
| 2010 → 2011 | 14 → 15 mpg | +1 mpg | 767 gal |
| 2012 → 2013 | 15 → 14 mpg | -1 mpg | 821 gal |
What Quattroporte fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2013 Maserati Quattroporte 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 2013 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 Large Cars
Across the 305 nameplates EPA classifies as Large Cars, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 14 mpg the Maserati Quattroporte is 7 mpg below the median, which is worth about $958 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Large 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.