Against 257 other V6 cars rated 1989–1991, the 430 trails their 18.1 mpg average by 4.1 mpg, about $621 a year.
Every Maserati 430 engine, compared
The Maserati 430 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 | 13.7 / 18 | 1989–1991 | $2,612 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (1991) | $0.229 |
| Fuel per year | $2,743 |
| Fuel over five years | $13,715 |
| Against other V6 cars, 1989–1991 | +$621 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $5,267 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 1991 Maserati 430 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 (1991) | 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 430 changed over the years
The 430 peaked in 1990 at 15 mpg (14 city, 19 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1991 at 14 — 1 mpg apart, or $183 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 1991 car does 14.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 13 / 16 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 1990 | 14 / 19 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 1989 | 14 / 19 | 1 | $2,560 |
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How we count
This page rests on 3 EPA ratings of the Maserati 430 — 1 engine across 1989–1991. 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 $5,267. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 1991 Maserati 430 get?
14 mpg combined, 13 city and 16 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1989 the 430 has averaged 14.7 mpg.
Is the 1991 430 more efficient than the 1990?
No: 14 against 15 mpg combined, about $183 a year more to run.
Which 430 year has the best gas mileage?
The 1990, at 15 mpg combined (14 city, 19 highway).
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