The Maserati 228 does 14 mpg combined (13 city, 16 highway), which works out to about $2,743 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Against other V6 cars it sits below the average of 19.9 mpg.
Every Maserati 228 engine, compared
The Maserati 228 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8L 6-cyl | 13 / 16 | 1989–1990 | $2,743 |
What that actually costs
The Maserati 228 burns a gallon every 14 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 857 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.229 |
| Fuel per year | $2,743 |
| Fuel over five years | $13,715 |
| Against other V6 cars | +$813 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $5,500 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Maserati 228 gives up 3 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 16 out there against 13 in town, a 23% drop worth $554 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 | 13 mpg | $2,954 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 16 mpg | $2,400 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +3 mpg (23%) | Typical for its type |
How the 228 changed over the years
Combined figure across the 2 model years the 228 was rated in, all of them at 14 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 13 / 16 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 1989 | 13 / 16 | 1 | $2,743 |
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How we count
This page rests on 2 EPA ratings of the Maserati 228 — 1 engine across 1989–1990. 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 $5,500. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Maserati 228 get?
14 mpg combined on average — 13 in the city and 16 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 1989–1990.
How much does a Maserati 228 cost in fuel per year?
About $2,743 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $13,715 over five years, or 0.229 dollars a mile.
Which 228 engine is the most economical?
The 2.8L 6-cyl at 14 mpg.
Is the 228 good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other V6 cars it sits below the average of 19.9 mpg, computed across 4940 ratings.
Are these real-world 228 figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Maserati 228 is $5,500 against the $2,743 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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