Against 177 other V6 cars rated 1985–1987, the Gtv sits right on their 18.5 mpg average.
Every Alfa Romeo Gtv engine, compared
The Alfa Romeo Gtv was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 6-cyl | 16.8 / 23.8 | 1984–1987 | $1,990 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (1987) | $0.168 |
| Fuel per year | $2,021 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,105 |
| Against other V6 cars, 1985–1987 | −$55 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,250 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 1987 Alfa Romeo Gtv gives up 7 mpg in town: 23 on the highway against 16 in the city, $730 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (1987) | 16 mpg | $2,400 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 23 mpg | $1,670 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 mpg (44%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Gtv changed over the years
The Gtv peaked in 1984 at 20 mpg (17 city, 24 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1987 at 19 — 1 mpg apart, or $101 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 1987 car does 19.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1986 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1985 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1984 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 |
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How we count
This page rests on 4 EPA ratings of the Alfa Romeo Gtv — 1 engine across 1984–1987. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $3,250. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 1987 Alfa Romeo Gtv get?
19 mpg combined, 16 city and 23 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1984 the Gtv has averaged 19.3 mpg.
Is the 1987 Gtv more efficient than the 1986?
About the same: 19 against 19 mpg combined.
Which Gtv year has the best gas mileage?
The 1984, at 20 mpg combined (17 city, 24 highway).
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