Ferrari 296 GTB MPG by year — every rating on record
The Ferrari 296 GTB has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 2022 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 18 mpg (2022) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (2022). The EPA record holds 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #16 of 43 (64th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium and Electricity | Two Seaters |
| 2025 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #18 of 37 (53th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium and Electricity | Two Seaters |
| 2026 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #12 of 32 (65th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium and Electricity | Two Seaters |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Ferrari 296 GTB placed highest in 2026 at #12 of 32, and lowest in 2025 at #18 of 37. It spent 3 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 3 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium and Electricity | SIDI; PHEV, turbocharged, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 12.7 | $4,300 | 350 mi | 398 | 4/10 |
| 2025 | 2.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium and Electricity | SIDI; PHEV, turbocharged, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 12.7 | $4,300 | 350 mi | 398 | 5/10 |
| 2022 | 2.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium and Electricity | SIDI; PHEV, turbocharged, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 12.7 | $4,300 | 330 mi | 398 | 5/10 |
What 296 GTB fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Ferrari 296 GTB burns 639 to 639 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 | $1,917 | $1,917 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,236 | $2,236 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,556 | $2,556 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $4,300 to $4,300 a year in fuel, or $7,000 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 18 mpg the Ferrari 296 GTB is exactly at the median.
- All Two Seaters rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Ferrari nameplates
Every Ferrari model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.