Against 236 other V6 cars rated 1988–1990, the 228 trails their 18.2 mpg average by 4.2 mpg, about $633 a year.
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
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (1990) | $0.229 |
| Fuel per year | $2,743 |
| Fuel over five years | $13,715 |
| Against other V6 cars, 1988–1990 | +$633 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $5,500 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 1990 Maserati 228 gives up 3 mpg in town: 16 on the highway against 13 in the city, $554 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (1990) | 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 1990 Maserati 228 get?
14 mpg combined, 13 city and 16 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1989 the 228 has averaged 14 mpg.
Is the 1990 228 more efficient than the 1989?
About the same: 14 against 14 mpg combined.
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