Against 225 other V8 cars rated 1999–2001, the Diablo trails their 15.5 mpg average by 4.5 mpg, about $1,014 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 1990, the 6L 12-cyl (2001), does 11 mpg and the thirstiest, the 5.7L 12-cyl (1990–1999), 10: $349 a year apart.
Every Lamborghini Diablo engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6L 12-cyl | 9 / 12 | 2001–2001 | $3,491 | |
| 5.7L 12-cyl | 8.3 / 13 | 1990–1999 | $3,840 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2001) | $0.291 |
| Fuel per year | $3,491 |
| Fuel over five years | $17,455 |
| Against other V8 cars, 1999–2001 | +$1,014 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $7,668 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2001 Lamborghini Diablo gives up 3 mpg in town: 12 on the highway against 9 in the city, $1,067 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2001) | 9 mpg | $4,267 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 12 mpg | $3,200 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +3 mpg (33%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Diablo changed over the years
The Diablo peaked in 2001 at 11 mpg (9 city, 12 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1999 at 10 — 1 mpg apart, or $349 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 9 / 12 | 1 | $3,491 | |
| 1999 | 9 / 13 | 1 | $3,840 | |
| 1998 | 9 / 13 | 1 | $3,840 | |
| 1997 | 8 / 13 | 1 | $3,840 | |
| 1996 | 8 / 13 | 1 | $3,840 | |
| 1995 | 8 / 13 | 1 | $3,840 | |
| 1994 | 9 / 13 | 1 | $3,840 | |
| 1993 | 8 / 13 | 1 | $3,840 | |
| 1992 | 8 / 13 | 1 | $3,840 | |
| 1991 | 8 / 13 | 1 | $3,840 | |
| 1990 | 8 / 13 | 1 | $3,840 |
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How we count
This page rests on 11 EPA ratings of the Lamborghini Diablo — 2 engines across 1990–2001. 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 $7,668. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2001 Lamborghini Diablo get?
11 mpg combined, 9 city and 12 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1990 the Diablo has averaged 10.1 mpg.
Which Diablo year has the best gas mileage?
The 2001, at 11 mpg combined (9 city, 12 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
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