Rolls-Royce Ghost MPG by year — every rating on record
The Rolls-Royce Ghost has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 18 model years, from 2010 to 2027. Across those years its best rated version returned 15 mpg (2010) and its thirstiest returned 13 mpg (2027). The EPA record holds 18 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Large Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #37 of 47 (22th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2011 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #44 of 54 (19th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2012 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #47 of 56 (16th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2013 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #54 of 59 (9th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2014 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #61 of 64 (5th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2015 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #72 of 75 (4th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2016 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #69 of 72 (4th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2017 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #71 of 74 (4th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2018 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #74 of 77 (4th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2019 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #77 of 80 (4th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2020 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #74 of 78 (5th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2021 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #63 of 66 (5th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2022 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #65 of 69 (6th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2023 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #58 of 62 (7th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2024 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #52 of 56 (7th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2025 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #54 of 58 (7th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2026 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #56 of 60 (7th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2027 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #31 of 35 (12th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large 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 Ghost placed highest in 2027 at #31 of 35, and lowest in 2019 at #77 of 80. It spent 0 of its 18 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 6.7L 12-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 11 | 18 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 656 | 2/10 |
| 2026 | 6.7L 12-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 12 | 19 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 609 | 2/10 |
| 2025 | 6.7L 12-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 12 | 19 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 609 | 2/10 |
| 2024 | 6.7L 12-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 12 | 19 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 624 | 2/10 |
| 2023 | 6.7L 12-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 12 | 19 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 624 | 2/10 |
| 2022 | 6.7L 12-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 12 | 19 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 624 | 2/10 |
| 2021 | 6.7L 12-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 12 | 19 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 623 | 1/10 |
| 2020 | 6.6L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 12 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 637 | 1/10 |
| 2019 | 6.6L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 12 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 637 | 1/10 |
| 2018 | 6.6L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 12 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 634 | 1/10 |
| 2017 | 6.6L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 12 | 19 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 627 | 1/10 |
| 2016 | 6.6L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 13 | 21 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 580 | 2/10 |
| 2015 | 6.6L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 13 | 21 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 580 | 3/10 |
| 2014 | 6.6L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 13 | 21 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 580 | 2/10 |
| 2013 | 6.6L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 13 | 21 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 580 | 3/10 |
| 2012 | 6.6L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 13 | 20 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2011 | 6.6L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 13 | 20 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2010 | 6.6L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 13 | 20 | 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. 0 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 → 2017 | 15 → 14 mpg | -1 mpg | 821 gal |
| 2026 → 2027 | 14 → 13 mpg | -1 mpg | 885 gal |
What Ghost fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2027 Rolls-Royce Ghost burns 885 to 885 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 | $2,654 | $2,654 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $3,096 | $3,096 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,538 | $3,538 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2027 model year is $5,950 to $5,950 a year in fuel, or $18,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Large Cars
Across the 305 nameplates EPA classifies as Large Cars, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 13 mpg the Rolls-Royce Ghost is 8 mpg below the median, which is worth about $1,179 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Large Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Rolls-Royce nameplates
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