Rolls-Royce Phantom MPG by year — every rating on record
The Rolls-Royce Phantom has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 24 model years, from 2004 to 2027. Across those years its best rated version returned 14 mpg (2007) and its thirstiest returned 13 mpg (2004). The EPA record holds 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #54 of 55 (2th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2005 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #54 of 56 (4th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2006 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #58 of 61 (5th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2007 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #63 of 68 (7th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2008 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #65 of 70 (7th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2009 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #62 of 66 (6th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2010 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #60 of 63 (5th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2011 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #49 of 54 (9th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2012 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #50 of 56 (11th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2013 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #58 of 59 (2th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2014 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #63 of 64 (2th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2015 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #74 of 75 (1th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2016 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #71 of 72 (1th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2017 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #73 of 74 (1th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2018 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #76 of 77 (1th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2019 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #79 of 80 (1th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2020 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #77 of 78 (1th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2021 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #65 of 66 (2th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2022 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #68 of 69 (1th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2023 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #61 of 62 (2th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2024 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #55 of 56 (2th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2025 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #57 of 58 (2th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2026 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #59 of 60 (2th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2027 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #34 of 35 (3th pct) | Rear-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 Phantom placed highest in 2027 at #34 of 35, and lowest in 2019 at #79 of 80. It spent 0 of its 24 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 24 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 Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 11 | 18 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 656 | 2/10 |
| 2026 | 6.7L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 12 | 19 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 609 | 2/10 |
| 2025 | 6.7L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 12 | 19 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 609 | 2/10 |
| 2024 | 6.7L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 12 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 639 | 2/10 |
| 2023 | 6.7L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 12 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 639 | 2/10 |
| 2022 | 6.7L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 12 | 20 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 615 | 2/10 |
| 2021 | 6.7L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 12 | 20 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 615 | 1/10 |
| 2020 | 6.7L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 12 | 20 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 615 | 1/10 |
| 2019 | 6.7L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 12 | 20 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 615 | 1/10 |
| 2018 | 6.7L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 12 | 19 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 623 | 1/10 |
| 2017 | 6.7L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI | 11 | 19 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 638 | 1/10 |
| 2016 | 6.7L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI | 11 | 19 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 638 | 2/10 |
| 2015 | 6.7L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI | 11 | 19 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 638 | 2/10 |
| 2014 | 6.7L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI | 11 | 19 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 638 | 2/10 |
| 2013 | 6.7L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI | 11 | 19 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 637 | 2/10 |
| 2012 | 6.7L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | SIDI | 11 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2011 | 6.7L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | SIDI | 11 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2010 | 6.7L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 6.7L 12-cyl | 11 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2009 | 6.7L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 6.7L 12-cyl | 11 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2008 | 6.7L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 6.7L 12-cyl | 11 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2007 | 6.7L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 6.7L 12-cyl | 11 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2006 | 6.7L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 6.7L 12-cyl | 11 | 17 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 2005 | 6.7L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 6.7L 12-cyl | 11 | 17 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 2004 | 6.7L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 6.7L 12-cyl | 11 | 17 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 → 2007 | 13 → 14 mpg | +1 mpg | 821 gal |
| 2026 → 2027 | 14 → 13 mpg | -1 mpg | 885 gal |
What Phantom fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2027 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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 Phantom 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
Every Rolls-Royce model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.