Against 308 other V6 cars rated 2022–2024, the Ghibli trails their 21.3 mpg average by 3.3 mpg, about $330 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2014, the 3L 6-cyl (2014–2024), does 19.4 mpg and the thirstiest, the 3.8L 8-cyl (2021–2024), 16: $421 a year apart.
Every Maserati Ghibli engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3L 6-cyl | 16.7 / 24.3 | 2014–2024 | $1,979 | |
| 3.8L 8-cyl | 13 / 20 | 2021–2024 | $2,400 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Toyota Camry gets 38.7 mpg, the Honda Accord 40 mpg and the Toyota Prius 55.8 mpg, next to 18 mpg for the 2024 Ghibli. The Ghibli costs the most of them to run: $1,445 a year more than the Toyota Prius.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2024) | $0.178 |
| Fuel per year | $2,133 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,665 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2022–2024 | +$330 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $4,197 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2024 Maserati Ghibli gives up 7 mpg in town: 22.5 on the highway against 15.5 in the city, $770 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2024) | 15.5 mpg | $2,477 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 22.5 mpg | $1,707 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 mpg (45%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Ghibli changed over the years
The Ghibli peaked in 2020 at 19 mpg (17 city, 24 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2024 at 18 — 1 mpg apart, or $112 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2024 car does 18.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15.5 / 22.5 | 2 | $2,133 | |
| 2023 | 15.5 / 22.5 | 2 | $2,133 | |
| 2022 | 15.5 / 22.5 | 2 | $2,133 | |
| 2021 | 15 / 22.5 | 2 | $2,133 | |
| 2020 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2019 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2018 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2017 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2016 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2015 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2014 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 |
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How we count
This page rests on 15 EPA ratings of the Maserati Ghibli — 2 engines across 2014–2024. 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 $4,197. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2024 Maserati Ghibli get?
18 mpg combined, 15.5 city and 22.5 highway, per EPA; its 2 versions that year range from 16 to 20. Across every year since 2014 the Ghibli has averaged 18.5 mpg.
Is the 2024 Ghibli more efficient than the 2023?
About the same: 18 against 18 mpg combined.
Which Ghibli year has the best gas mileage?
The 2020, at 19 mpg combined (17 city, 24 highway).
Does the Ghibli get better gas mileage than the Toyota Camry?
No: 18 mpg for the 2024 Ghibli against 38.7 for the 2025 Toyota Camry, about $1,141 a year more to run.
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