Against 282 other V8 cars rated 2012–2014, the California sits right on their 16.8 mpg average.
Every Ferrari California engine, compared
The Ferrari California 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L 8-cyl | 13.3 / 19 | 2009–2014 | $2,510 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Aston Martin DB9 gets 15 mpg, next to 16 mpg for the 2014 California. The California is the cheapest of them to run: $160 a year less than the Aston Martin DB9.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2014) | $0.200 |
| Fuel per year | $2,400 |
| Fuel over five years | $12,000 |
| Against other V8 cars, 2012–2014 | +$114 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $5,033 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2014 Ferrari California gives up 5 mpg in town: 19 on the highway against 14 in the city, $722 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2014) | 14 mpg | $2,743 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 19 mpg | $2,021 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +5 mpg (36%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the California changed over the years
The California peaked in 2014 at 16 mpg (14 city, 19 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2012 at 15 — 1 mpg apart, or $160 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 14 / 19 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2013 | 14 / 19 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2012 | 13 / 19 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2011 | 13 / 19 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2010 | 13 / 19 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2009 | 13 / 19 | 1 | $2,560 |
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How we count
This page rests on 6 EPA ratings of the Ferrari California — 1 engine across 2009–2014. 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 $5,033. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2014 Ferrari California get?
16 mpg combined, 14 city and 19 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2009 the California has averaged 15.3 mpg.
Is the 2014 California more efficient than the 2013?
About the same: 16 against 16 mpg combined.
Which California year has the best gas mileage?
The 2014, at 16 mpg combined (14 city, 19 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the California get better gas mileage than the Aston Martin DB9?
Yes: 16 mpg for the 2014 California against 15 for the 2015 Aston Martin DB9, about $160 a year less to run.
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