Against 247 other V8 cars rated 2020–2022, the Aventador trails their 17.2 mpg average by 6.2 mpg, about $1,258 a year.
Every Lamborghini Aventador engine, compared
The Lamborghini Aventador 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.5L 12-cyl | 10.1 / 16.8 | 2012–2022 | $3,174 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2022) | $0.291 |
| Fuel per year | $3,491 |
| Fuel over five years | $17,455 |
| Against other V8 cars, 2020–2022 | +$1,258 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $6,436 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2022 Lamborghini Aventador gives up 7 mpg in town: 16 on the highway against 9 in the city, $1,867 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2022) | 9 mpg | $4,267 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 16 mpg | $2,400 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 mpg (78%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Aventador changed over the years
The Aventador peaked in 2017 at 13 mpg (11 city, 18 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2021 at 10 — 3 mpg apart, or $886 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2022 car does 11.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 9 / 16 | 1 | $3,491 | |
| 2021 | 8 / 15 | 1 | $3,840 | |
| 2020 | 9 / 15 | 1 | $3,491 | |
| 2019 | 9 / 15 | 1 | $3,491 | |
| 2018 | 10 / 17 | 1 | $3,200 | |
| 2017 | 11 / 18 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 2016 | 11 / 18 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 2015 | 11 / 18 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 2014 | 11 / 18 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 2013 | 11 / 18 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 2012 | 11 / 17 | 1 | $2,954 |
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How we count
This page rests on 11 EPA ratings of the Lamborghini Aventador — 1 engine across 2012–2022. 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 $6,436. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2022 Lamborghini Aventador get?
11 mpg combined, 9 city and 16 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2012 the Aventador has averaged 12.1 mpg.
Is the 2022 Aventador more efficient than the 2021?
Yes: 11 against 10 mpg combined, about $349 a year less to run.
Which Aventador year has the best gas mileage?
The 2017, at 13 mpg combined (11 city, 18 highway).
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