Maserati Spyder MPG by year — every rating on record
The Maserati Spyder 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 (1991). The EPA record holds 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 2 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #18 of 24 (26th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 1990 | 2 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #18 of 25 (29th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 1991 | 2 | 15 mpg | 14 mpg | #22 of 33 (34th pct) | Rear-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 Maserati Spyder placed highest in 1989 at #18 of 24, and lowest in 1991 at #22 of 33. It spent 0 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 6 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 Manual 5-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS,TRBO), turbocharged | 12 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1991 | 2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS,TRBO), turbocharged | 14 | 17 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1990 | 2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS,TRBO), turbocharged | 14 | 17 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | 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 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | 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 |
What Spyder fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1991 Maserati Spyder burns 767 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 | $2,300 | $2,464 | $164 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,683 | $2,875 | $192 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,067 | $3,286 | $219 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1991 model year is $5,150 to $5,550 a year in fuel, or $14,500 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 15 mpg the Maserati Spyder is 3 mpg below the median, which is worth about $447 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Two Seaters 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.