The Lamborghini URUS does 16 mpg combined (14.3 city, 18.5 highway), which works out to about $2,400 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Engine choice matters more than you'd think: 4L 8-cyl Hybrid does 20 mpg while 4L 8-cyl does 14.7 — a difference of $692 a year. Against other V8 cars it sits below the average of 16.1 mpg.
Every Lamborghini URUS engine, compared
Gas mileage on the Lamborghini URUS ranges from 20 down to 14.7 depending on which engine sits under the bonnet — a spread of $692 a year across 2 versions of the same car. Picking the right one often saves more fuel than picking a different car altogether. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4L 8-cyl Hybrid | 19 / 21 | 2025–2026 | $1,920 | |
| 4L 8-cyl | 12.7 / 17.7 | 2019–2024 | $2,612 |
What that actually costs
The Lamborghini URUS burns a gallon every 16 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 750 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.200 |
| Fuel per year | $2,400 |
| Fuel over five years | $12,000 |
| Against other V8 cars | +$15 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $4,913 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Lamborghini URUS gives up 4.2 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 18.5 out there against 14.3 in town, a 29% drop worth $609 a year. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 14.3 mpg | $2,685 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 18.5 mpg | $2,076 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +4.2 mpg (29%) | Typical for its type |
How the URUS changed over the years
The URUS peaked in 2026 at 20 mpg (19 city, 21 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2022 at 14 — 6 mpg apart, or $823 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2026 car does 20. Jumps usually mark a new generation or a new engine; dips often mean a heavier body or added all-wheel drive.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 / 21 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2025 | 19 / 21 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2024 | 14 / 19 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2023 | 14 / 19 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2022 | 12 / 17 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2021 | 12 / 17 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2020 | 12 / 17 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2019 | 12 / 17 | 1 | $2,743 |
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How we count
This page rests on 8 EPA ratings of the Lamborghini URUS — 2 engines across 2019–2026. 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 $4,913. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Lamborghini URUS get?
16 mpg combined on average — 14.3 in the city and 18.5 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2019–2026.
How much does a Lamborghini URUS cost in fuel per year?
About $2,400 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $12,000 over five years, or 0.200 dollars a mile.
Which URUS engine is the most economical?
The 4L 8-cyl Hybrid at 20 mpg, against 14.7 for the 4L 8-cyl — a difference of about $692 a year.
Is the URUS good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other V8 cars it sits below the average of 16.1 mpg, computed across 3323 ratings.
Are these real-world URUS figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Lamborghini URUS is $4,913 against the $2,400 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the 20 and 14 mpg versions of this car is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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