The Fisker Karma has 1 EPA ratings on record, 2012 to 2012.
Every Fisker Karma engine, compared
The Fisker Karma 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L 4-cyl Plug-in hybrid | 20 / 21 | 2012–2012 | $1,920 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Audi RS 5 gets 18 mpg, the Maserati Granturismo 15.7 mpg and the BMW M6 16.5 mpg, next to 20 mpg for the 2012 Karma. The Karma is the cheapest of them to run: $526 a year less than the Maserati Granturismo.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2012) | $0.160 |
| Fuel per year | $1,920 |
| Fuel over five years | $9,600 |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,850 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2012 Fisker Karma gives up 1 mpg in town: 21 on the highway against 20 in the city, $91 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2012) | 20 mpg | $1,920 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 21 mpg | $1,829 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +1 mpg (5%) | Narrow — equally happy either way |
How the Karma changed over the years
Combined figure across the 1 model year the Karma was rated in, all of them at 20 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 20 / 21 | 1 | $1,920 |
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How we count
This page rests on 1 EPA ratings of the Fisker Karma — 1 engine across 2012–2012. 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 $3,850. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2012 Fisker Karma get?
20 mpg combined, 20 city and 21 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2012 the Karma has averaged 20 mpg.
Does the Karma get better gas mileage than the Audi RS 5?
Yes: 20 mpg for the 2012 Karma against 18 for the 2013 Audi RS 5, about $213 a year less to run.
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