Against 279 other V8 cars rated 2013–2015, the 458 Italia trails their 17.1 mpg average by 2.1 mpg, about $314 a year.
Every Ferrari 458 Italia engine, compared
The Ferrari 458 Italia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5L 8-cyl | 12.5 / 17.5 | 2010–2015 | $2,648 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2015) | $0.213 |
| Fuel per year | $2,560 |
| Fuel over five years | $12,800 |
| Against other V8 cars, 2013–2015 | +$314 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $5,325 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2015 Ferrari 458 Italia gives up 4 mpg in town: 17 on the highway against 13 in the city, $695 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2015) | 13 mpg | $2,954 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 17 mpg | $2,259 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +4 mpg (31%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the 458 Italia changed over the years
The 458 Italia peaked in 2015 at 15 mpg (13 city, 17 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2012 at 14 — 1 mpg apart, or $183 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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How we count
This page rests on 6 EPA ratings of the Ferrari 458 Italia — 1 engine across 2010–2015. 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 $5,325. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2015 Ferrari 458 Italia get?
15 mpg combined, 13 city and 17 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2010 the 458 Italia has averaged 14.5 mpg.
Is the 2015 458 Italia more efficient than the 2014?
About the same: 15 against 15 mpg combined.
Which 458 Italia year has the best gas mileage?
The 2015, at 15 mpg combined (13 city, 17 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
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