Against 266 other V8 cars rated 2016–2018, the California T beats their 17.3 mpg average by 1.7 mpg, about $199 a year.
Every Ferrari California T engine, compared
The Ferrari California T 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.9L 8-cyl | 16 / 23 | 2015–2018 | $2,021 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2018) | $0.168 |
| Fuel per year | $2,021 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,105 |
| Against other V8 cars, 2016–2018 | −$199 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $4,050 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2018 Ferrari California T gives up 7 mpg in town: 23 on the highway against 16 in the city, $730 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2018) | 16 mpg | $2,400 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 23 mpg | $1,670 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 mpg (44%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the California T changed over the years
Combined figure across the 4 model years the California T was rated in, all of them at 19 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2017 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2016 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2015 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 |
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How we count
This page rests on 4 EPA ratings of the Ferrari California T — 1 engine across 2015–2018. 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 $4,050. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2018 Ferrari California T get?
19 mpg combined, 16 city and 23 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2015 the California T has averaged 19 mpg.
Is the 2018 California T more efficient than the 2017?
About the same: 19 against 19 mpg combined.
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