Against 145 other V8 cars rated 2024–2026, the 456 GT trails their 16.5 mpg average by 2.5 mpg, about $416 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 1995, the 2.9L 6-cyl Hybrid (2022–2025), does 18 mpg and the thirstiest, the 3.5L 8-cyl (1996), 11: $1,358 a year apart.
Every Ferrari 456 GT engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.9L 6-cyl Hybrid | 15.7 / 21.7 | 2022–2025 | $2,133 | |
| 3.9L 8-cyl | 15 / 21.6 | 2016–2020 | $2,157 | |
| 4.5L 8-cyl | 12.5 / 17.5 | 2010–2015 | $2,648 | |
| 6.5L 12-cyl | 12 / 16.7 | 2021–2026 | $2,803 | |
| 5.7L 12-cyl | 10 / 15 | 2006–2006 | $3,200 | |
| 5.9L 12-cyl | 10.7 / 14.7 | 2007–2009 | $3,200 | |
| 3.6L 8-cyl | 10 / 15 | 1999–2005 | $3,368 | |
| 5.5L 12-cyl | 9 / 14.7 | 1995–1998 | $3,491 | |
| 3.5L 8-cyl | 9 / 14 | 1996–1996 | $3,491 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2026) | $0.229 |
| Fuel per year | $2,743 |
| Fuel over five years | $13,715 |
| Against other V8 cars, 2024–2026 | +$416 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $5,761 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2026 Ferrari 456 GT gives up 7 mpg in town: 19 on the highway against 12 in the city, $1,179 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2026) | 12 mpg | $3,200 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 19 mpg | $2,021 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 mpg (58%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the 456 GT changed over the years
The 456 GT peaked in 2025 at 18 mpg (16 city, 22 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2005 at 11 — 7 mpg apart, or $1,358 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2026 car does 14. The 2026 model loses 4 mpg against 18 for the 2025. The biggest single-year change came in 2022: 13 to 18 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 / 19 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2025 | 16 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2024 | 12 / 16 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2023 | 15 / 21 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2022 | 16 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2021 | 12 / 15 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 2020 | 15 / 20 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2019 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2018 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2017 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2016 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2015 | 13 / 17 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2014 | 13 / 17 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2013 | 13 / 17 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2012 | 12 / 18 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2011 | 12 / 18 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2010 | 12 / 18 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2009 | 11 / 15 | 1 | $3,200 | |
| 2008 | 11 / 15 | 1 | $3,200 | |
| 2007 | 10 / 14 | 1 | $3,200 | |
| 2006 | 10 / 15 | 1 | $3,200 | |
| 2005 | 10 / 15 | 1 | $3,491 | |
| 2004 | 10 / 15 | 1 | $3,200 | |
| 2003 | 10 / 15 | 1 | $3,200 | |
| 2002 | 10 / 15 | 1 | $3,491 | |
| 2001 | 10 / 15 | 1 | $3,491 | |
| 2000 | 10 / 15 | 1 | $3,491 | |
| 1999 | 10 / 15 | 1 | $3,200 | |
| 1998 | 9 / 14 | 1 | $3,491 | |
| 1997 | 9 / 15 | 1 | $3,491 |
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How we count
This page rests on 32 EPA ratings of the Ferrari 456 GT — 9 engines across 1995–2026. 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 $5,761. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2026 Ferrari 456 GT get?
14 mpg combined, 12 city and 19 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1995 the 456 GT has averaged 13.8 mpg.
Is the 2026 456 GT more efficient than the 2025?
No: 14 against 18 mpg combined, about $610 a year more to run.
Which 456 GT year has the best gas mileage?
The 2025, at 18 mpg combined (16 city, 22 highway).
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