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Alfa Romeo Spider MPG
Its best-rated version reaches 23 MPG combined in 1990. Its weakest year peaked at 13 MPG (2009).
a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2009 version, the 8 C Spider. Put it next to its 1984 predecessor, at your own mileage.
Compare in gallonsThe Alfa Romeo Spider has EPA ratings for 12 model years, 1984–2009, most often among two-seater cars. In 2009 even its most efficient version rated lowest of 21 minicompact cars (next up: the Aston Martin DB9).
The best version of the Spider ranked second (tied) of 17 two-seater cars in 1994, behind the class leader, the Honda Del Sol, and it placed in its class top five in six model years. The name disappeared from EPA's lists after 1994 and returned in 2009, 14 model years later.
Among 21 minicompact cars, 2009
The Spider placed 21st. The class leader was the MINI Cooper at 32 MPG. The next higher rating, 14 MPG, belongs to the Aston Martin DB9.
All 12 model years, best and lowest version
| Model years | Best version | Combined | City / hwy | Lowest version | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 8 C Spider | 13 | 11 / 16 | 13 | 1 |
| 1994 | Spider | 22 | 19 / 27 | 22 | 1 |
| 1991–1993 | Spider | 22 | 19 / 27 | 21 | 2 |
| 1990 | Spider | 23 | 20 / 28 | 23 | 1 |
| 1987–1989 | Spider | 21 | 19 / 25 | 21 | 1 |
| 1986 | Spider | 21 | 19 / 26 | 21 | 1 |
| 1985 | Spider Veloce 2000 | 21 | 19 / 25 | 21 | 1 |
| 1984 | Spider Veloce 2000 | 21 | 18 / 25 | 21 | 2 |
Version names in the EPA list: 8 C Spider, Spider, Spider Veloce 2000.
Same class, 2009
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