Ferrari 456 MGT/MGA MPG by year — every rating on record
The Ferrari 456 MGT/MGA has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 1999 to 2003. Across those years its best rated version returned 11 mpg (1999) and its thirstiest returned 11 mpg (1999). The EPA record holds 10 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Subcompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2 | 11 mpg | 11 mpg | #40 of 40 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2000 | 2 | 11 mpg | 11 mpg | #39 of 39 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2001 | 2 | 11 mpg | 11 mpg | #37 of 37 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2002 | 2 | 11 mpg | 11 mpg | #34 of 34 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2003 | 2 | 11 mpg | 11 mpg | #28 of 28 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Ferrari 456 MGT/MGA placed highest in 2003 at #28 of 28, and lowest in 1999 at #40 of 40. It spent 0 of its 5 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5.5L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | GUZZLER | 9 | 14 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $7,050 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 2003 | 5.5L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | GUZZLER | 9 | 15 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $7,050 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 2002 | 5.5L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | GUZZLER | 9 | 14 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $7,050 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 2002 | 5.5L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | GUZZLER | 9 | 15 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $7,050 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 2001 | 5.5L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | GUZZLER | 9 | 14 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $7,050 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 2001 | 5.5L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | GUZZLER | 9 | 15 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $7,050 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 2000 | 5.5L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | GUZZLER | 9 | 14 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $7,050 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 2000 | 5.5L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | GUZZLER | 9 | 15 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $7,050 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 1999 | 5.5L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | 5.5L 12-cyl | 9 | 14 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $7,050 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 1999 | 5.5L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 5.5L 12-cyl | 9 | 15 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $7,050 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
What 456 MGT/MGA fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2003 Ferrari 456 MGT/MGA burns 1045 to 1045 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 | $3,136 | $3,136 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $3,659 | $3,659 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $4,182 | $4,182 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2003 model year is $7,050 to $7,050 a year in fuel, or $24,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Subcompact Cars
Across the 461 nameplates EPA classifies as Subcompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 24 mpg. At 11 mpg the Ferrari 456 MGT/MGA is 13 mpg below the median, which is worth about $1,982 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Subcompact Cars 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.