Tank Ledger

Spyker Aileron MPG by year — every rating on record

The Spyker Aileron has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2010 to 2011. Across those years its best rated version returned 17 mpg (2010) and its thirstiest returned 17 mpg (2010). The EPA record holds 2 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Two Seaters.

17best combined mpg (2010)
17worst combined mpg (2010)
17latest year best (2011)
2configurations on record

Year-by-year EPA ratings

Model yearConfigurationsBest combinedWorst combinedClass rank that yearDrivetrainsFuelEPA class
2010117 mpg17 mpg#20 of 35 (44th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumTwo Seaters
2011117 mpg17 mpg#25 of 42 (41th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumTwo Seaters

Where it has stood in its class

Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Spyker Aileron placed highest in 2010 at #20 of 35, and lowest in 2011 at #25 of 42. It spent 0 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.

Every configuration on record

All 2 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.

YearConfigurationEngine detailCityHighwayCombinedGallons/yrBarrels/yrEPA fuel cost/yrCO2 g/miGHG
20114.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Premium4.2L 8-cyl, start-stop142117676.517.5$4,550522.7647058823529n/a
20104.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Premium4.2L 8-cyl142117676.517.5$4,550522.7647058823529n/a

What Aileron fuel costs over a year

At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2011 Spyker Aileron burns 676 to 676 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$2,029$2,029$0
$3.50/gal$2,368$2,368$0
$4.00/gal$2,706$2,706$0

EPA’s own estimate for the 2011 model year is $4,550 to $4,550 a year in fuel, or $11,500 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 17 mpg the Spyker Aileron is 1 mpg below the median, which is worth about $132 a year at $3.50 a gallon.

Where Spyker sits

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