Against 266 other V8 cars rated 2017–2019, the 488 Spider sits right on their 17.4 mpg average.
Every Ferrari 488 Spider engine, compared
The Ferrari 488 Spider 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.9L 8-cyl | 15 / 22 | 2016–2019 | $2,133 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2019) | $0.178 |
| Fuel per year | $2,133 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,665 |
| Against other V8 cars, 2017–2019 | −$74 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $4,300 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2019 Ferrari 488 Spider gives up 7 mpg in town: 22 on the highway against 15 in the city, $815 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2019) | 15 mpg | $2,560 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 22 mpg | $1,745 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 mpg (47%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the 488 Spider changed over the years
Combined figure across the 4 model years the 488 Spider was rated in, all of them at 18 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2018 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2017 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2016 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 |
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How we count
This page rests on 4 EPA ratings of the Ferrari 488 Spider — 1 engine across 2016–2019. 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 $4,300. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2019 Ferrari 488 Spider get?
18 mpg combined, 15 city and 22 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2016 the 488 Spider has averaged 18 mpg.
Is the 2019 488 Spider more efficient than the 2018?
About the same: 18 against 18 mpg combined.
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