1985 Maserati Biturbo MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1985 Maserati Biturbo.

The 1985 Maserati Biturbo has 4 model options: Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.5 L, Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.5 L, Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 2.5 L and Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.5 L.

The 1985 Maserati Biturbo Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Minicompact Cars car class.

The 1985 Maserati Biturbo Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.5 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1985 Maserati Biturbo Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 2.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Minicompact Cars car class.

The 1985 Maserati Biturbo Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Minicompact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1985 Maserati Biturbo Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1985 Maserati Biturbo is 14 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.5 L141218
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.5 L141218
Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 2.5 L121113
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.5 L141217

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1985 Maserati Biturbo?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1985 Maserati Biturbo is $4,850.

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 1985 Maserati Biturbo to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $12,750 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
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.5 L$4,450spend $10,750 more
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.5 L$5,300spend $15,000 more
Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 2.5 L$5,200spend $14,500 more
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.5 L$4,450spend $10,750 more

The 1985 Maserati Biturbo is also subject to the Gas Guzzler Tax, which is a federal tax on vehicles that has a combined MPG of less than 22.5.

The tables below show how much you can expect to pay in Gas Guzzler taxes.

Model OptionGas Guzzler Tax
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.5 L$5,400
Model OptionGas Guzzler Tax
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.5 L$5,400
Model OptionGas Guzzler Tax
Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 2.5 L$7,700
Model OptionGas Guzzler Tax
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.5 L$5,400

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1985 Maserati Biturbo Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1985 Maserati Biturbo will consume in one year is 22 barrels.

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

Model OptionBarrels
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.5 L21
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.5 L21
Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 2.5 L25
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.5 L21

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1985 Maserati Biturbo Emit?

The 1985 Maserati Biturbo will emit an average of about -15,000 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 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 1985 Maserati Biturbo.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 4 1985 Maserati Biturbo model options.

Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1985 Maserati Biturbo Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.5 L:

City MPG12
Highway MPG18
Combined MPG14
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $10,750
Gas Guzzler Tax$5,400
Fuel Cost$4,450
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum21
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement2.5
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassMinicompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1985 Maserati Biturbo Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.5 L:

City MPG12
Highway MPG18
Combined MPG14
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $15,000
Gas Guzzler Tax$5,400
Fuel Cost$5,300
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum21
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement2.5
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 2.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1985 Maserati Biturbo Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 2.5 L:

City MPG11
Highway MPG13
Combined MPG12
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $14,500
Gas Guzzler Tax$7,700
Fuel Cost$5,200
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum25
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement2.5
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
Vehicle ClassMinicompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1985 Maserati Biturbo Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.5 L:

City MPG12
Highway MPG17
Combined MPG14
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $10,750
Gas Guzzler Tax$5,400
Fuel Cost$4,450
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum21
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement2.5
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassMinicompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

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