Against 94 other V8 cars rated 2025–2027, the Ghost trails their 16.3 mpg average by 3.3 mpg, about $598 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2010, the 6.6L 12-cyl (2010–2020), does 14.6 mpg and the thirstiest, the 6.7L 12-cyl (2021–2027), 13.9: $133 a year apart.
Every Rolls-Royce Ghost 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 | 12.6 / 19.7 | 2010–2020 | $2,630 | |
| 6.7L 12-cyl | 11.9 / 18.9 | 2021–2027 | $2,763 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2027) | $0.246 |
| Fuel per year | $2,954 |
| Fuel over five years | $14,770 |
| Against other V8 cars, 2025–2027 | +$598 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $5,389 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2027 Rolls-Royce Ghost gives up 7 mpg in town: 18 on the highway against 11 in the city, $1,358 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2027) | 11 mpg | $3,491 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 18 mpg | $2,133 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 mpg (64%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Ghost changed over the years
The Ghost peaked in 2016 at 15 mpg (13 city, 21 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2027 at 13 — 2 mpg apart, or $394 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2027 car does 13.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 11 / 18 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 2026 | 12 / 19 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2025 | 12 / 19 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2024 | 12 / 19 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2023 | 12 / 19 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2022 | 12 / 19 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2021 | 12 / 19 | 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 | 13 / 21 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2015 | 13 / 21 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2014 | 13 / 21 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2013 | 13 / 21 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2012 | 13 / 20 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2011 | 13 / 20 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2010 | 13 / 20 | 1 | $2,560 |
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How we count
This page rests on 18 EPA ratings of the Rolls-Royce Ghost — 2 engines across 2010–2027. 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 $5,389. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2027 Rolls-Royce Ghost get?
13 mpg combined, 11 city and 18 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2010 the Ghost has averaged 14.3 mpg.
Is the 2027 Ghost more efficient than the 2026?
No: 13 against 14 mpg combined, about $211 a year more to run.
Which Ghost year has the best gas mileage?
The 2016, at 15 mpg combined (13 city, 21 highway).
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