Against 155 other V8 cars rated 1987–1989, the 328 trails their 15.3 mpg average by 1.3 mpg, about $233 a year.
Every Ferrari 328 engine, compared
The Ferrari 328 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2L 8-cyl | 11 / 17 | 1986–1989 | $2,887 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (1989) | $0.229 |
| Fuel per year | $2,743 |
| Fuel over five years | $13,715 |
| Against other V8 cars, 1987–1989 | +$233 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $4,713 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 1989 Ferrari 328 gives up 6 mpg in town: 17 on the highway against 11 in the city, $1,232 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (1989) | 11 mpg | $3,491 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 17 mpg | $2,259 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6 mpg (55%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the 328 changed over the years
The 328 peaked in 1989 at 14 mpg (11 city, 17 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1988 at 13 — 1 mpg apart, or $211 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 11 / 17 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 1988 | 11 / 17 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 1987 | 11 / 17 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 1986 | 11 / 17 | 1 | $2,954 |
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How we count
This page rests on 4 EPA ratings of the Ferrari 328 — 1 engine across 1986–1989. 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 $4,713. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 1989 Ferrari 328 get?
14 mpg combined, 11 city and 17 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1986 the 328 has averaged 13.3 mpg.
Is the 1989 328 more efficient than the 1988?
Yes: 14 against 13 mpg combined, about $211 a year less to run.
Which 328 year has the best gas mileage?
The 1989, at 14 mpg combined (11 city, 17 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
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