The Maserati 430 does 14.7 mpg combined (13.7 city, 18 highway), which works out to about $2,612 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 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
The Maserati 430 burns a gallon every 14.7 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 816 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.218 |
| Fuel per year | $2,612 |
| Fuel over five years | $13,060 |
| Against other V6 cars | +$682 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $5,267 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Maserati 430 gives up 4.3 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 18 out there against 13.7 in town, a 31% drop worth $670 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 | 13.7 mpg | $2,803 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 18 mpg | $2,133 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +4.3 mpg (31%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
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 Maserati 430 get?
14.7 mpg combined on average — 13.7 in the city and 18 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 1989–1991.
How much does a Maserati 430 cost in fuel per year?
About $2,612 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $13,060 over five years, or 0.218 dollars a mile.
Which 430 engine is the most economical?
The 2.8L 6-cyl at 14.7 mpg.
Is the 430 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 430 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 430 is $5,267 against the $2,612 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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