Against 369 other V8 cars rated 2007–2009, the F430 trails their 15.8 mpg average by 2.8 mpg, about $524 a year.
Every Ferrari F430 engine, compared
The Ferrari F430 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L 8-cyl | 10.8 / 15.8 | 2005–2009 | $3,000 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2009) | $0.246 |
| Fuel per year | $2,954 |
| Fuel over five years | $14,770 |
| Against other V8 cars, 2007–2009 | +$524 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $6,040 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2009 Ferrari F430 gives up 5 mpg in town: 16 on the highway against 11 in the city, $1,091 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2009) | 11 mpg | $3,491 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 16 mpg | $2,400 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +5 mpg (45%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the F430 changed over the years
The F430 peaked in 2009 at 13 mpg (11 city, 16 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2005 at 12 — 1 mpg apart, or $246 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 11 / 16 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 2008 | 11 / 16 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 2007 | 11 / 16 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 2006 | 11 / 16 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 2005 | 10 / 15 | 1 | $3,200 |
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How we count
This page rests on 5 EPA ratings of the Ferrari F430 — 1 engine across 2005–2009. 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 $6,040. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2009 Ferrari F430 get?
13 mpg combined, 11 city and 16 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2005 the F430 has averaged 12.8 mpg.
Is the 2009 F430 more efficient than the 2008?
About the same: 13 against 13 mpg combined.
Which F430 year has the best gas mileage?
The 2009, at 13 mpg combined (11 city, 16 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
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