The Ferrari Mondial 8 does 11.0 mpg combined (9.0 city, 15.0 highway), which works out to about $3,491 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Against other V8 cars it sits below the average of 15.6 mpg.
Every Ferrari Mondial 8 engine, compared
Picking the right version of the same car often saves more fuel than picking a different car altogether. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.9L 8-cyl | 9 / 15 | 1985–1985 | $3,491 |
What that actually costs
Miles per gallon is an abstraction; the fuel bill is not. Here it is in money, at 12,000 miles a year and $3.20 a gallon.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.291 |
| Fuel per year | $3,491 |
| Fuel over five years | $17,455 |
| Against other V8 cars | +$1,029 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $5,650 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The gap between city and highway figures tells you whom the car suits. 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 | 9.0 mpg | $4,267 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 15.0 mpg | $2,560 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6 mpg (67%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Mondial 8 changed over the years
Combined figure by model year. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 9 / 15 | 1 | $3,491 |
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How we count
Fuel-economy figures come from EPA fueleconomy.gov — the same laboratory numbers printed on the window sticker. We don't adjust them; real-world consumption depends on how and where you drive.
What we add is money. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon — change either and the ranking stays, only the size of the bill moves. Cost per mile is the same figure divided out, useful when comparing a commute against a weekend car.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Ferrari Mondial 8 get?
11.0 mpg combined on average — 9.0 in the city and 15.0 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 1985–1985.
How much does a Ferrari Mondial 8 cost in fuel per year?
About $3,491 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $17,455 over five years, or 0.291 dollars a mile.
Which Mondial 8 engine is the most economical?
The 2.9L 8-cyl at 11 mpg.
Is the Mondial 8 good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other V8 cars it sits below the average of 15.6 mpg, computed across 4665 ratings.
Are these real-world figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones on the window sticker. Real consumption depends on driving style, terrain, load and weather, and is typically a little worse.