Bugatti Veyron MPG by year — every rating on record
The Bugatti Veyron has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 8 model years, from 2006 to 2015. Across those years its best rated version returned 10 mpg (2006) and its thirstiest returned 10 mpg (2006). The EPA record holds 8 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Two Seaters.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 10 mpg | 10 mpg | #39 of 39 (0th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2008 | 1 | 10 mpg | 10 mpg | #46 of 46 (0th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2010 | 1 | 10 mpg | 10 mpg | #35 of 35 (0th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2011 | 1 | 10 mpg | 10 mpg | #42 of 42 (0th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2012 | 1 | 10 mpg | 10 mpg | #44 of 44 (0th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2013 | 1 | 10 mpg | 10 mpg | #43 of 43 (0th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2014 | 1 | 10 mpg | 10 mpg | #58 of 58 (0th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2015 | 1 | 10 mpg | 10 mpg | #60 of 60 (0th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Bugatti Veyron placed highest in 2010 at #35 of 35, and lowest in 2015 at #60 of 60. It spent 0 of its 8 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 8 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 8.0L 16-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | 8.0L 16-cyl, turbocharged | 8 | 15 | 10 | 1150.0 | 29.8 | $7,750 | 847 | 1/10 |
| 2014 | 8.0L 16-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | 8.0L 16-cyl, turbocharged | 8 | 15 | 10 | 1150.0 | 29.8 | $7,750 | 847 | 1/10 |
| 2013 | 8.0L 16-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | 8.0L 16-cyl, turbocharged | 8 | 15 | 10 | 1150.0 | 29.8 | $7,750 | 847 | 1/10 |
| 2012 | 8.0L 16-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 8.0L 16-cyl, turbocharged | 8 | 15 | 10 | 1150.0 | 29.8 | $7,750 | 888.7 | n/a |
| 2011 | 8.0L 16-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 8.0L 16-cyl, turbocharged | 8 | 15 | 10 | 1150.0 | 29.8 | $7,750 | 888.7 | n/a |
| 2010 | 8.0L 16-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | PR, turbocharged | 8 | 14 | 10 | 1150.0 | 29.8 | $7,750 | 888.7 | n/a |
| 2008 | 8.0L 16-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 8.0L 16-cyl, turbocharged | 8 | 14 | 10 | 1150.0 | 29.8 | $7,750 | 888.7 | n/a |
| 2006 | 8.0L 16-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 8.0L 16-cyl, turbocharged | 8 | 14 | 10 | 1150.0 | 29.8 | $7,750 | 888.7 | n/a |
What Veyron fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2015 Bugatti Veyron burns 1150 to 1150 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $3,450 | $3,450 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $4,025 | $4,025 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $4,600 | $4,600 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2015 model year is $7,750 to $7,750 a year in fuel, or $27,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Two Seaters
Across the 263 nameplates EPA classifies as Two Seaters, the median best combined rating is 18 mpg. At 10 mpg the Bugatti Veyron is 8 mpg below the median, which is worth about $1,789 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Two Seaters rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Where Bugatti sits
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