Ferrari California MPG by year — every rating on record
The Ferrari California has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2009 to 2014. Across those years its best rated version returned 16 mpg (2013) and its thirstiest returned 15 mpg (2009). The EPA record holds 10 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Minicompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #25 of 27 (8th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2010 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #28 of 29 (4th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2011 | 2 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #29 of 30 (3th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2012 | 2 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #38 of 44 (14th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2013 | 2 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #29 of 30 (3th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2014 | 2 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #27 of 29 (7th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Ferrari California placed highest in 2009 at #25 of 27, and lowest in 2012 at #38 of 44. It spent 0 of its 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 4.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) Premium | SIDI | 14 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 573 | 2/10 |
| 2014 | 4.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) Premium | SIDI; with Stop-Start Option, start-stop | 14 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 567 | 3/10 |
| 2013 | 4.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) Premium | SIDI | 14 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 573 | 3/10 |
| 2013 | 4.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) Premium | SIDI; with Stop-Start Option | 14 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 567 | 3/10 |
| 2012 | 4.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) Premium | SIDI | 13 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2012 | 4.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) Premium | SIDI; with Stop-Start option | 13 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2011 | 4.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) Premium | SIDI | 13 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2011 | 4.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) Premium | SIDI; with Stop-Start option | 13 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2010 | 4.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) Premium | PR | 13 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2009 | 4.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) Premium | 4.3L 8-cyl | 13 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 → 2013 | 15 → 16 mpg | +1 mpg | 719 gal |
What California fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2014 Ferrari California burns 719 to 719 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 | $2,156 | $2,156 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,516 | $2,516 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,875 | $2,875 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2014 model year is $4,850 to $4,850 a year in fuel, or $13,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Minicompact Cars
Across the 153 nameplates EPA classifies as Minicompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 16 mpg the Ferrari California is 5 mpg below the median, which is worth about $599 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Minicompact 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.