Rolls-Royce fuel economy — every nameplate compared
EPA records 40 distinct Rolls-Royce nameplates across 43 model years, from 1984 to 2027. The most efficient nameplate on record is the Spectre (22 inch wheels) at 81 mpg combined; the thirstiest is 8 mpg.
40nameplates on record
81best nameplate mpg
8lowest nameplate mpg
240configurations on record
Nameplates ranked by best combined rating
| # | Model | Model years | Best | Worst | Configs | EPA class | Gallons a year at best rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spectre (22 inch wheels) | 2024–2026 | 81 | 77 | 3 | Compact Cars | 142 gal |
| 2 | Spectre Black Badge (22 inch wheels) | 2024–2026 | 78 | 74 | 3 | Compact Cars | 147 gal |
| 3 | Spectre (23 inch Wheels) | 2024–2026 | 74 | 70 | 3 | Compact Cars | 155 gal |
| 4 | Spectre Black Badge (23 inch wheels) | 2024–2026 | 73 | 70 | 3 | Compact Cars | 158 gal |
| 5 | Ghost | 2010–2027 | 15 | 13 | 18 | Large Cars | 767 gal |
| 6 | Ghost EWB | 2012–2021 | 15 | 14 | 10 | Large Cars | 767 gal |
| 7 | Wraith | 2014–2021 | 15 | 14 | 8 | Midsize Cars | 767 gal |
| 8 | Dawn | 2016–2021 | 15 | 14 | 6 | Compact Cars | 767 gal |
| 9 | Phantom | 2004–2027 | 14 | 13 | 24 | Large Cars | 821 gal |
| 10 | Phantom EWB | 2007–2021 | 14 | 14 | 15 | Large Cars | 821 gal |
| 11 | Phantom Drophead Coupe | 2008–2017 | 14 | 14 | 10 | Compact Cars | 821 gal |
| 12 | Phantom Coupe | 2009–2017 | 14 | 14 | 9 | Compact Cars | 821 gal |
| 13 | Cullinan | 2019–2027 | 14 | 13 | 9 | Midsize Station Wagons | 821 gal |
| 14 | Cullinan Black Badge | 2020–2027 | 14 | 13 | 8 | Midsize Station Wagons | 821 gal |
| 15 | Dawn Black Badge (same vehicle as Rolls-Royce Wraith Black Badge) | 2020–2021 | 14 | 14 | 2 | Compact Cars | 821 gal |
| 16 | Ghost Black Badge | 2020–2027 | 14 | 13 | 7 | Large Cars | 821 gal |
| 17 | Phantom Extended | 2022–2027 | 14 | 13 | 6 | Large Cars | 821 gal |
| 18 | Ghost Extended | 2022–2027 | 14 | 13 | 6 | Large Cars | 821 gal |
| 19 | Park Ward | 1997–2002 | 13 | 11 | 3 | Large Cars | 885 gal |
| 20 | Silver Seraph | 1999–2002 | 13 | 13 | 3 | Midsize Cars | 885 gal |
| 21 | Continental R | 1993–1997 | 12 | 11 | 5 | Compact Cars | 958 gal |
| 22 | Brooklands and (LWB) | 1994–1996 | 12 | 11 | 3 | Midsize Cars | 958 gal |
| 23 | Turbo R/Turbo Rl | 1994–1996 | 12 | 11 | 2 | Midsize Cars | 958 gal |
| 24 | Azure | 1996–1997 | 12 | 12 | 2 | Subcompact Cars | 958 gal |
| 25 | Limousine | 1996–1997 | 12 | 12 | 2 | Large Cars | 958 gal |
| 26 | Silver Spur Limousine | 1984–1997 | 12 | 8 | 10 | Large Cars | 958 gal |
| 27 | Turbo R | 1989–1997 | 12 | 10 | 3 | Midsize Cars | 958 gal |
| 28 | Silver Spur | 1997–1999 | 12 | 12 | 3 | Midsize Cars | 958 gal |
| 29 | Corniche | 1984–2001 | 12 | 8 | 4 | Subcompact Cars | 958 gal |
| 30 | Turbo R/Turbo R(lwb) | 1992–1993 | 11 | 11 | 2 | Midsize Cars | 1045 gal |
| 31 | Silver Spirit II/Silver Spur | 1990–1993 | 11 | 10 | 4 | Midsize Cars | 1045 gal |
| 32 | Continental | 1987–1995 | 11 | 8 | 11 | Subcompact Cars | 1045 gal |
| 33 | Corniche IV | 1992–1995 | 11 | 11 | 4 | Subcompact Cars | 1045 gal |
| 34 | Silver Spur III Limousine | 1994–1995 | 11 | 11 | 2 | Large Cars | 1045 gal |
| 35 | Corniche II | 1987–1989 | 10 | 8 | 5 | Subcompact Cars | 1150 gal |
| 36 | Eight/Mulsan | 1987–1990 | 10 | 8 | 6 | Midsize Cars | 1150 gal |
| 37 | Silver Spirit/Silver Spur | 1987–1989 | 10 | 8 | 5 | Midsize Cars | 1150 gal |
| 38 | Corniche III | 1990–1991 | 10 | 10 | 2 | Subcompact Cars | 1150 gal |
| 39 | Silver Spirit/Spur/Mulsanne | 1984–1986 | 9 | 9 | 4 | Midsize Cars | 1278 gal |
| 40 | Camargue | 1984–1987 | 8 | 8 | 5 | Compact Cars | 1438 gal |
Configurations Rolls-Royce has offered by model year
| Model year | Nameplates | Configurations | Most efficient that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 7 | 7 | Ghost (13 mpg) |
| 2026 | 11 | 11 | Spectre (22 inch wheels) (77 mpg) |
| 2025 | 11 | 11 | Spectre (22 inch wheels) (77 mpg) |
| 2024 | 11 | 11 | Spectre (22 inch wheels) (81 mpg) |
| 2023 | 7 | 7 | Ghost (14 mpg) |
| 2022 | 7 | 7 | Ghost (14 mpg) |
| 2021 | 9 | 9 | Ghost (14 mpg) |
| 2020 | 10 | 10 | Ghost (14 mpg) |
| 2019 | 7 | 7 | Ghost (14 mpg) |
| 2018 | 6 | 6 | Ghost (14 mpg) |
| 2017 | 8 | 8 | Wraith (15 mpg) |
| 2016 | 8 | 8 | Ghost (15 mpg) |
| 2015 | 7 | 7 | Ghost (15 mpg) |
| 2014 | 7 | 7 | Ghost (15 mpg) |
| 2013 | 6 | 6 | Ghost (15 mpg) |
| 2012 | 6 | 6 | Ghost (15 mpg) |
| 2011 | 5 | 5 | Ghost (15 mpg) |
| 2010 | 5 | 5 | Ghost (15 mpg) |
| 2009 | 4 | 4 | Phantom (14 mpg) |
| 2008 | 3 | 3 | Phantom (14 mpg) |
| 2007 | 2 | 2 | Phantom (14 mpg) |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | Phantom (13 mpg) |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 | Phantom (13 mpg) |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 | Phantom (13 mpg) |
| 2002 | 2 | 2 | Park Ward (13 mpg) |
| 2001 | 3 | 3 | Park Ward (13 mpg) |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 | Corniche (12 mpg) |
| 1999 | 2 | 2 | Silver Seraph (13 mpg) |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 | Silver Spur (12 mpg) |
| 1997 | 7 | 7 | Continental R (12 mpg) |
| 1996 | 6 | 6 | Continental R (12 mpg) |
| 1995 | 5 | 5 | Continental R (11 mpg) |
| 1994 | 6 | 6 | Continental R (11 mpg) |
| 1993 | 5 | 5 | Continental R (11 mpg) |
| 1992 | 4 | 4 | Turbo R/Turbo R(lwb) (11 mpg) |
| 1991 | 4 | 4 | Turbo R (10 mpg) |
| 1990 | 4 | 4 | Silver Spirit II/Silver Spur (10 mpg) |
| 1989 | 5 | 5 | Turbo R (10 mpg) |
| 1988 | 5 | 5 | Silver Spur Limousine (9 mpg) |
| 1987 | 6 | 16 | Silver Spur Limousine (9 mpg) |
| 1986 | 3 | 3 | Silver Spirit/Spur/Mulsanne (9 mpg) |
| 1985 | 3 | 3 | Silver Spirit/Spur/Mulsanne (9 mpg) |
| 1984 | 4 | 8 | Silver Spirit/Spur/Mulsanne (9 mpg) |