Against 247 other V6 cars rated 2024–2026, the Spyder trails their 21 mpg average by 3 mpg, about $304 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 1986, the 3L 6-cyl (2023–2026), does 18 mpg and the thirstiest, the 4.2L 8-cyl (2002–2005), 12: $1,067 a year apart.
Every Maserati Spyder engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3L 6-cyl | 15 / 25 | 2023–2026 | $2,133 | |
| 2.8L 6-cyl | 14 / 17 | 1989–1991 | $2,560 | |
| 2.5L 6-cyl | 12 / 15 | 1986–1987 | $2,844 | |
| 4.2L 8-cyl | 10.3 / 16 | 2002–2005 | $3,200 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2026) | $0.178 |
| Fuel per year | $2,133 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,665 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2024–2026 | +$304 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $5,246 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2026 Maserati Spyder gives up 10 mpg in town: 25 on the highway against 15 in the city, $1,024 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2026) | 15 mpg | $2,560 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 25 mpg | $1,536 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +10 mpg (67%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Spyder changed over the years
The Spyder peaked in 2026 at 18 mpg (15 city, 25 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2005 at 12 — 6 mpg apart, or $1,067 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 / 25 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2025 | 15 / 25 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2024 | 15 / 25 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2023 | 15 / 25 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2005 | 11 / 16 | 1 | $3,200 | |
| 2004 | 10 / 16 | 1 | $3,200 | |
| 2003 | 10 / 16 | 1 | $3,200 | |
| 2002 | 10 / 16 | 1 | $3,200 | |
| 1991 | 14 / 17 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 1990 | 14 / 17 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 1989 | 14 / 17 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 1987 | 12 / 16 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 1986 | 12 / 14 | 1 | $2,954 |
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How we count
This page rests on 13 EPA ratings of the Maserati Spyder — 4 engines across 1986–2026. 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 $5,246. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2026 Maserati Spyder get?
18 mpg combined, 15 city and 25 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1986 the Spyder has averaged 14.8 mpg.
Is the 2026 Spyder more efficient than the 2025?
About the same: 18 against 18 mpg combined.
Which Spyder year has the best gas mileage?
The 2026, at 18 mpg combined (15 city, 25 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
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