Against 255 other V8 cars rated 2019–2021, the Dawn trails their 17.3 mpg average by 3.3 mpg, about $523 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 1995, the 6.6L 12-cyl (2016–2021), does 14.2 mpg and the thirstiest, the 6.8L 8-cyl (1995), 11: $787 a year apart.
Every Rolls-Royce Dawn engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6L 12-cyl | 12 / 18.3 | 2016–2021 | $2,704 | |
| 6.8L 8-cyl | 9 / 14 | 1995–1995 | $3,491 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2021) | $0.229 |
| Fuel per year | $2,743 |
| Fuel over five years | $13,715 |
| Against other V8 cars, 2019–2021 | +$523 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $5,664 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2021 Rolls-Royce Dawn gives up 6 mpg in town: 18 on the highway against 12 in the city, $1,067 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2021) | 12 mpg | $3,200 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 18 mpg | $2,133 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6 mpg (50%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Dawn changed over the years
The Dawn peaked in 2016 at 15 mpg (12 city, 19 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1995 at 11 — 4 mpg apart, or $931 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2021 car does 14.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12 / 18 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2020 | 12 / 18 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2019 | 12 / 18 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2018 | 12 / 18 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2017 | 12 / 19 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2016 | 12 / 19 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 1995 | 9 / 14 | 1 | $3,491 |
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How we count
This page rests on 7 EPA ratings of the Rolls-Royce Dawn — 2 engines across 1995–2021. 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 $5,664. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2021 Rolls-Royce Dawn get?
14 mpg combined, 12 city and 18 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1995 the Dawn has averaged 13.7 mpg.
Is the 2021 Dawn more efficient than the 2020?
About the same: 14 against 14 mpg combined.
Which Dawn year has the best gas mileage?
The 2016, at 15 mpg combined (12 city, 19 highway).
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