The Ferrari 812 Competizione A does 13.8 mpg combined (11.9 city, 17.1 highway), which works out to about $2,783 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Engine choice matters more than you'd think: 2.9L 6-cyl Hybrid does 18 mpg while 5.5L 12-cyl does 11 — a difference of $1,358 a year. Against other V8 cars it sits below the average of 15.6 mpg.
Every Ferrari 812 Competizione A engine, compared
Picking the right version of the same car often saves more fuel than picking a different car altogether. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.9L 6-cyl Hybrid | 16 / 22 | 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 / 16.5 | 2021–2026 | $2,783 | |
| 3.4L 8-cyl | 11 / 17 | 1995–1995 | $2,954 | |
| 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 | |
| 3.5L 8-cyl | 9 / 14 | 1996–1996 | $3,491 | |
| 5.5L 12-cyl | 9 / 14.5 | 1997–1998 | $3,491 |
What that actually costs
Miles per gallon is an abstraction; the fuel bill is not. Here it is in money, at 12,000 miles a year and $3.20 a gallon.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.232 |
| Fuel per year | $2,783 |
| Fuel over five years | $13,915 |
| Against other V8 cars | +$321 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $5,766 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The gap between city and highway figures tells you whom the car suits. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 11.9 mpg | $3,227 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 17.1 mpg | $2,246 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +5.2 mpg (44%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the 812 Competizione A changed over the years
Combined figure by model year. Jumps usually mark a new generation or a new engine; dips often mean a heavier body or added all-wheel drive.
| 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 | 12 / 16 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 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
Fuel-economy figures come from EPA fueleconomy.gov — the same laboratory numbers printed on the window sticker. We don't adjust them; real-world consumption depends on how and where you drive.
What we add is money. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon — change either and the ranking stays, only the size of the bill moves. Cost per mile is the same figure divided out, useful when comparing a commute against a weekend car.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Ferrari 812 Competizione A get?
13.8 mpg combined on average — 11.9 in the city and 17.1 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 1995–2026.
How much does a Ferrari 812 Competizione A cost in fuel per year?
About $2,783 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $13,915 over five years, or 0.232 dollars a mile.
Which 812 Competizione A engine is the most economical?
The 2.9L 6-cyl Hybrid at 18 mpg, against 11 for the 5.5L 12-cyl — a difference of about $1,358 a year.
Is the 812 Competizione A good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other V8 cars it sits below the average of 15.6 mpg, computed across 4665 ratings.
Are these real-world figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones on the window sticker. Real consumption depends on driving style, terrain, load and weather, and is typically a little worse.