Rolls-Royce Continental R MPG by year — every rating on record
The Rolls-Royce Continental R has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 1993 to 1997. Across those years its best rated version returned 12 mpg (1996) and its thirstiest returned 11 mpg (1993). The EPA record holds 5 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Compact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 11 mpg | 11 mpg | #55 of 55 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 1994 | 1 | 11 mpg | 11 mpg | #53 of 53 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 1995 | 1 | 11 mpg | 11 mpg | #60 of 60 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 1996 | 1 | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | #52 of 52 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 1997 | 1 | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | #46 of 46 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Rolls-Royce Continental R placed highest in 1997 at #46 of 46, and lowest in 1995 at #60 of 60. It spent 0 of its 5 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 6.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (L410MT2) (FFS,TRBO), turbocharged | 10 | 15 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $6,450 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 1996 | 6.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (L410MTKT) (FFS,TRBO), turbocharged | 10 | 15 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $6,450 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 1995 | 6.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS,TRBO) (MPFI), turbocharged | 9 | 15 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $7,050 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 1994 | 6.5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS,TRBO) (MPFI), turbocharged | 9 | 15 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $7,050 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 1993 | 6.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS,TRBO) (MPFI), turbocharged | 10 | 15 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $7,050 | 807.9090909090909 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 → 1996 | 11 → 12 mpg | +1 mpg | 958 gal |
What Continental R fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1997 Rolls-Royce Continental R burns 958 to 958 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 | $2,875 | $2,875 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $3,354 | $3,354 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,833 | $3,833 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1997 model year is $6,450 to $6,450 a year in fuel, or $21,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Compact Cars
Across the 498 nameplates EPA classifies as Compact Cars, the median best combined rating is 26 mpg. At 12 mpg the Rolls-Royce Continental R is 14 mpg below the median, which is worth about $1,806 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Compact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Rolls-Royce nameplates
Every Rolls-Royce model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.