The Ferrari California T does 19 mpg combined (16 city, 23 highway), which works out to about $2,021 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Against other V8 cars it sits above the average of 16.1 mpg.
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
The Ferrari California T burns a gallon every 19 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 632 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.168 |
| Fuel per year | $2,021 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,105 |
| Against other V8 cars | −$364 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $4,050 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Ferrari California T gives up 7 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 23 out there against 16 in town, a 44% drop worth $730 a year. 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 | 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ferrari California T get?
19 mpg combined on average — 16 in the city and 23 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2015–2018.
How much does a Ferrari California T cost in fuel per year?
About $2,021 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $10,105 over five years, or 0.168 dollars a mile.
Which California T engine is the most economical?
The 3.9L 8-cyl at 19 mpg.
Is the California T good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other V8 cars it sits above the average of 16.1 mpg, computed across 3323 ratings.
Are these real-world California T figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Ferrari California T is $4,050 against the $2,021 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the city and highway figures is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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