Against 344 other Hybrid cars rated 2024–2026, the 296 GTB trails their 28 mpg average by 10 mpg, about $762 a year.
Every Ferrari 296 GTB engine, compared
The Ferrari 296 GTB was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.9L 6-cyl Hybrid | 15.8 / 21.8 | 2022–2026 | $2,133 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2026) | $0.178 |
| Fuel per year | $2,133 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,665 |
| Against other Hybrid cars, 2024–2026 | +$762 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $4,300 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2026 Ferrari 296 GTB gives up 6 mpg in town: 22 on the highway against 16 in the city, $655 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2026) | 16 mpg | $2,400 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 22 mpg | $1,745 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6 mpg (38%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the 296 GTB changed over the years
Combined figure across the 4 model years the 296 GTB was rated in, all of them at 18 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2025 | 16 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2023 | 15 / 21 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2022 | 16 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 |
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How we count
This page rests on 4 EPA ratings of the Ferrari 296 GTB — 1 engine across 2022–2026. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $4,300. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2026 Ferrari 296 GTB get?
18 mpg combined, 16 city and 22 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2022 the 296 GTB has averaged 18 mpg.
Is the 2026 296 GTB more efficient than the 2025?
About the same: 18 against 18 mpg combined.
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