The Ferrari 348 tb does 13.7 mpg combined (11.6 city, 17.1 highway), which works out to about $2,803 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Against other V8 cars it sits below the average of 16.1 mpg.
Every Ferrari 348 tb engine, compared
The Ferrari 348 tb 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4L 8-cyl | 11.6 / 17.1 | 1989–1995 | $2,803 |
What that actually costs
The Ferrari 348 tb burns a gallon every 13.7 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 876 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.234 |
| Fuel per year | $2,803 |
| Fuel over five years | $14,015 |
| Against other V8 cars | +$418 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $5,607 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Ferrari 348 tb gives up 5.5 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 17.1 out there against 11.6 in town, a 47% drop worth $1,064 a year. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 11.6 mpg | $3,310 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 17.1 mpg | $2,246 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +5.5 mpg (47%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the 348 tb changed over the years
The 348 tb peaked in 1994 at 14 mpg (12 city, 17 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1995 at 13 — 1 mpg apart, or $211 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 1995 car does 13. Jumps usually mark a new generation or a new engine; dips often mean a heavier body or added all-wheel drive.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 11 / 17 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 1994 | 12 / 17 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 1993 | 11 / 17 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 1992 | 12 / 17 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 1991 | 12 / 17 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 1990 | 12 / 17 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 1989 | 11 / 18 | 1 | $2,743 |
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How we count
This page rests on 7 EPA ratings of the Ferrari 348 tb — 1 engine across 1989–1995. 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 $5,607. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Ferrari 348 tb get?
13.7 mpg combined on average — 11.6 in the city and 17.1 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 1989–1995.
How much does a Ferrari 348 tb cost in fuel per year?
About $2,803 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $14,015 over five years, or 0.234 dollars a mile.
Which 348 tb engine is the most economical?
The 3.4L 8-cyl at 13.7 mpg.
Is the 348 tb good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other V8 cars it sits below the average of 16.1 mpg, computed across 3323 ratings.
Are these real-world 348 tb figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Ferrari 348 tb is $5,607 against the $2,803 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the city and highway figures is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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