2018 Ferrari 488 Spider MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2018 Ferrari 488 Spider.

The 2018 Ferrari 488 Spider has 2 model options: Automatic (AM7) 8-cyl, 3.9 L and Automatic (AM7) 8-cyl, 3.9 L.

The 2018 Ferrari 488 Spider Automatic (AM7) 8-cyl, 3.9 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

The 2018 Ferrari 488 Spider Automatic (AM7) 8-cyl, 3.9 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2018 Ferrari 488 Spider Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2018 Ferrari 488 Spider is 18 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic (AM7) 8-cyl, 3.9 L181522
Automatic (AM7) 8-cyl, 3.9 L181622

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2018 Ferrari 488 Spider?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2018 Ferrari 488 Spider is $4,100.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2018 Ferrari 488 Spider to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $9,000 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic (AM7) 8-cyl, 3.9 L$4,100spend $9,000 more
Automatic (AM7) 8-cyl, 3.9 L$4,100spend $9,000 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2018 Ferrari 488 Spider Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2018 Ferrari 488 Spider will consume in one year is 17 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic (AM7) 8-cyl, 3.9 L17
Automatic (AM7) 8-cyl, 3.9 L17

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2018 Ferrari 488 Spider Emit?

The 2018 Ferrari 488 Spider will emit an average of about 7,470,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 255 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2018 Ferrari 488 Spider.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2018 Ferrari 488 Spider model options.

Automatic (AM7) 8-cyl, 3.9 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2018 Ferrari 488 Spider Automatic (AM7) 8-cyl, 3.9 L:

City MPG15
Highway MPG22
Combined MPG18
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $9,000
Fuel Cost$4,100
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum17
Grams of CO27,515,000
Trees Needed to Offset358
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement3.9
TransmissionAutomatic (AM7)
Vehicle ClassTwo Seaters
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Automatic (AM7) 8-cyl, 3.9 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2018 Ferrari 488 Spider Automatic (AM7) 8-cyl, 3.9 L:

City MPG16
Highway MPG22
Combined MPG18
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $9,000
Fuel Cost$4,100
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum17
Grams of CO27,425,000
Trees Needed to Offset354
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement3.9
TransmissionAutomatic (AM7)
Vehicle ClassTwo Seaters
Start/Stop?Yes
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

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