Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder MPG by year — every rating on record
The Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 8 model years, from 2007 to 2014. Across those years its best rated version returned 16 mpg (2009) and its thirstiest returned 12 mpg (2007). The EPA record holds 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | #35 of 36 (3th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2008 | 2 | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | #43 of 46 (7th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2009 | 2 | 16 mpg | 14 mpg | #28 of 41 (32th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2010 | 2 | 16 mpg | 14 mpg | #26 of 35 (26th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2011 | 2 | 16 mpg | 14 mpg | #31 of 42 (27th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2012 | 2 | 16 mpg | 14 mpg | #35 of 44 (21th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2013 | 2 | 16 mpg | 14 mpg | #33 of 43 (24th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2014 | 2 | 16 mpg | 14 mpg | #43 of 58 (26th 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 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder placed highest in 2010 at #26 of 35, and lowest in 2008 at #43 of 46. It spent 0 of its 8 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 16 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 | 5.2L 10-cyl All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI | 12 | 20 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 626 | 2/10 |
| 2014 | 5.2L 10-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) Premium | SIDI | 13 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 564 | 3/10 |
| 2013 | 5.2L 10-cyl All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, start-stop | 12 | 20 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 626 | 2/10 |
| 2013 | 5.2L 10-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) Premium | SIDI, start-stop | 13 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 564 | 3/10 |
| 2012 | 5.2L 10-cyl All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI | 12 | 20 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2012 | 5.2L 10-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) Premium | SIDI | 13 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 2011 | 5.2L 10-cyl All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI | 12 | 20 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2011 | 5.2L 10-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) Premium | SIDI | 13 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 2010 | 5.2L 10-cyl All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 5.2L 10-cyl | 12 | 20 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2010 | 5.2L 10-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) Premium | 5.2L 10-cyl | 13 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 2009 | 5.2L 10-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 5.2L 10-cyl | 12 | 20 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2009 | 5.2L 10-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 5.2L 10-cyl | 13 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 2008 | 5.0L 10-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 5.0L 10-cyl | 10 | 15 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $6,450 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 2008 | 5.0L 10-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 5.0L 10-cyl | 10 | 16 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $6,450 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 2007 | 5.0L 10-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 5.0L 10-cyl | 10 | 15 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $6,450 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 2007 | 5.0L 10-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 5.0L 10-cyl | 10 | 16 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $6,450 | 740.5833333333334 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 → 2009 | 12 → 16 mpg | +4 mpg | 719 gal |
What Gallardo Spyder fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2014 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder burns 719 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 | $2,156 | $2,464 | $308 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,516 | $2,875 | $359 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,875 | $3,286 | $411 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2014 model year is $4,850 to $5,550 a year in fuel, or $13,000 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 16 mpg the Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder is 2 mpg below the median, which is worth about $280 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Two Seaters rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Lamborghini nameplates
Every Lamborghini model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.