Ferrari 458 Italia MPG by year — every rating on record
The Ferrari 458 Italia has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 2010 to 2015. Across those years its best rated version returned 15 mpg (2013) and its thirstiest returned 14 mpg (2010). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #30 of 35 (15th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2011 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #36 of 42 (15th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2013 | 2 | 15 mpg | 14 mpg | #34 of 43 (21th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2014 | 2 | 15 mpg | 14 mpg | #44 of 58 (25th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2015 | 2 | 15 mpg | 14 mpg | #51 of 60 (15th pct) | Rear-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 Ferrari 458 Italia placed highest in 2010 at #30 of 35, and lowest in 2015 at #51 of 60. It spent 0 of its 5 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 | 4.5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) Premium | SIDI | 13 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 618 | 2/10 |
| 2015 | 4.5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) Premium | SIDI; with Stop-Start Option, start-stop | 13 | 17 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 609 | 3/10 |
| 2014 | 4.5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) Premium | SIDI | 13 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 618 | 2/10 |
| 2014 | 4.5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) Premium | SIDI; with Stop-Start Option, start-stop | 13 | 17 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 609 | 2/10 |
| 2013 | 4.5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) Premium | SIDI; | 13 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 618 | 2/10 |
| 2013 | 4.5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) Premium | SIDI; with Stop-Start Option | 13 | 17 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 609 | 3/10 |
| 2011 | 4.5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) Premium | SIDI | 12 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2010 | 4.5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) Premium | SIDI | 12 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 → 2013 | 14 → 15 mpg | +1 mpg | 767 gal |
What 458 Italia fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2015 Ferrari 458 Italia burns 767 to 821 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 | $2,300 | $2,464 | $164 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,683 | $2,875 | $192 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,067 | $3,286 | $219 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2015 model year is $5,150 to $5,550 a year in fuel, or $16,500 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 15 mpg the Ferrari 458 Italia is 3 mpg below the median, which is worth about $447 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- 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.