Against 272 other V8 cars rated 2015–2017, the La Ferrari trails their 17.3 mpg average by 4.3 mpg, about $734 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2014, the 6.3L 12-cyl Hybrid (2014), does 14 mpg and the thirstiest, the 6.3L 12-cyl (2017), 13: $211 a year apart.
Every Ferrari La Ferrari engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.3L 12-cyl Hybrid | 12 / 16 | 2014–2014 | $2,743 | |
| 6.3L 12-cyl | 12 / 15 | 2017–2017 | $2,954 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2017) | $0.246 |
| Fuel per year | $2,954 |
| Fuel over five years | $14,770 |
| Against other V8 cars, 2015–2017 | +$734 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $5,725 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2017 Ferrari La Ferrari gives up 3 mpg in town: 15 on the highway against 12 in the city, $640 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2017) | 12 mpg | $3,200 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 15 mpg | $2,560 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +3 mpg (25%) | Typical for its type |
How the La Ferrari changed over the years
The La Ferrari peaked in 2014 at 14 mpg (12 city, 16 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2017 at 13 — 1 mpg apart, or $211 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2017 car does 13.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 12 / 15 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 2014 | 12 / 16 | 1 | $2,743 |
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How we count
This page rests on 2 EPA ratings of the Ferrari La Ferrari — 2 engines across 2014–2017. 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 $5,725. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2017 Ferrari La Ferrari get?
13 mpg combined, 12 city and 15 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2014 the La Ferrari has averaged 13.5 mpg.
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