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2009 Alfa Romeo Spider MPG & Fuel Cost
1 configuration · 13 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Among the costliest small car configurations to fuel, MY2009. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2009 Alfa Romeo Spider at a glance
The 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider has 1 configuration in the EPA database, rated 13 MPG combined. The most efficient is the 8 C Spider 4.7L 8-cyl RWD at 13 MPG, which costs about $6,180 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The 8 C Spider 4.7L 8-cyl RWD is among the costliest small car configurations to fuel for MY2009 (class median $3,490 a year).
What the 2009 8 C Spider 4.7L 8-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$515
$6,180 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$10.30
Per 100 miles
$41.20
Five years
$30,900
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$2,690more a year
Class median $3,490 a year, MY2009
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2009 Alfa Romeo Spider MPG
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 C Spider (Most efficient) | 4.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 11 | 16 | 13 | $6,180 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the 8 C Spider 4.7L 8-cyl RWD: $7,370 in California and $5,360 in Texas, a $2,010 difference.
- California $7,370
- Washington $6,930
- New York $6,100
- Florida $5,640
- Texas $5,360
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2009 small car models.
Generations
- 2009
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider get?
EPA rates the 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider at 13 MPG combined across 1 configuration. The most efficient, the 8 C Spider 4.7L 8-cyl RWD, is rated 13 MPG combined (11 city / 16 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the 8 C Spider 4.7L 8-cyl RWD costs about $6,180 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $6,180 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider 100 miles?
About $41.20 per 100 miles for the 8 C Spider 4.7L 8-cyl RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The 8 C Spider 4.7L 8-cyl RWD is rated 11 city and 16 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.
How does the 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider compare with other small car configurations?
The 8 C Spider 4.7L 8-cyl RWD costs about $6,180 a year to fuel, $2,690 more than the class median of $3,490, and less than 0 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 336 rated small car configurations for MY2009, not weighted by sales.