Against 279 other V8 cars rated 2013–2015, the Roadster trails their 17.1 mpg average by 4.1 mpg, about $708 a year.
Every Lamborghini Roadster engine, compared
The Lamborghini Roadster 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 | 11 / 17 | 2015–2015 | $2,954 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2015) | $0.246 |
| Fuel per year | $2,954 |
| Fuel over five years | $14,770 |
| Against other V8 cars, 2013–2015 | +$708 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $5,950 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2015 Lamborghini Roadster gives up 6 mpg in town: 17 on the highway against 11 in the city, $1,232 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2015) | 11 mpg | $3,491 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 17 mpg | $2,259 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6 mpg (55%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Roadster changed over the years
Combined figure across the 1 model year the Roadster was rated in, all of them at 13 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 11 / 17 | 1 | $2,954 |
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How we count
This page rests on 1 EPA ratings of the Lamborghini Roadster — 1 engine across 2015–2015. 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 $5,950. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2015 Lamborghini Roadster get?
13 mpg combined, 11 city and 17 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2015 the Roadster has averaged 13 mpg.
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