Against 282 other V8 cars rated 2012–2014, the Gallardo sits right on their 16.8 mpg average. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2004, the 5.2L 10-cyl (2009–2014), does 16 mpg and the thirstiest, the 5L 10-cyl (2004–2008), 12.4: $697 a year apart.
Every Lamborghini Gallardo engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2L 10-cyl | 13.3 / 20 | 2009–2014 | $2,400 | |
| 5L 10-cyl | 10.2 / 17 | 2004–2008 | $3,097 |
What that actually costs
| 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 | $5,473 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2014 Lamborghini Gallardo gives up 7 mpg in town: 20 on the highway against 13 in the city, $1,034 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2014) | 13 mpg | $2,954 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 20 mpg | $1,920 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 mpg (54%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Gallardo changed over the years
The Gallardo peaked in 2014 at 16 mpg (13 city, 20 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2005 at 11 — 5 mpg apart, or $1,091 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The biggest single-year change came in 2009: 13 to 16 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 13 / 20 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2013 | 13 / 20 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2012 | 13 / 20 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2011 | 13 / 20 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2010 | 14 / 20 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2009 | 14 / 20 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2008 | 11 / 17 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 2007 | 11 / 19 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2006 | 11 / 17 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 2005 | 9 / 16 | 1 | $3,491 | |
| 2004 | 9 / 16 | 1 | $3,491 |
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How we count
This page rests on 11 EPA ratings of the Lamborghini Gallardo — 2 engines across 2004–2014. 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 $5,473. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2014 Lamborghini Gallardo get?
16 mpg combined, 13 city and 20 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2004 the Gallardo has averaged 14.4 mpg.
Is the 2014 Gallardo more efficient than the 2013?
About the same: 16 against 16 mpg combined.
Which Gallardo year has the best gas mileage?
The 2014, at 16 mpg combined (13 city, 20 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
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