The Rolls-Royce Park Ward does 11.8 mpg combined (10 city, 14 highway), which works out to about $3,254 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Engine choice matters more than you'd think: 5.4L 12-cyl does 13 mpg while 6.7L 8-cyl does 11 — a difference of $537 a year. Against other V8 cars it sits below the average of 16.1 mpg.
Every Rolls-Royce Park Ward engine, compared
Gas mileage on the Rolls-Royce Park Ward ranges from 13 down to 11 depending on which engine sits under the bonnet — a spread of $537 a year across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4L 12-cyl | 11 / 15 | 2001–2002 | $2,954 | |
| 6.8L 8-cyl | 9.5 / 13.5 | 1997–1999 | $3,491 | |
| 6.7L 8-cyl | 9 / 13 | 1998–1998 | $3,491 |
What that actually costs
The Rolls-Royce Park Ward burns a gallon every 11.8 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 1017 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.271 |
| Fuel per year | $3,254 |
| Fuel over five years | $16,270 |
| Against other V8 cars | +$869 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $6,540 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Rolls-Royce Park Ward gives up 4 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 14 out there against 10 in town, a 40% drop worth $1,097 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 | 10 mpg | $3,840 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 14 mpg | $2,743 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +4 mpg (40%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Park Ward changed over the years
The Park Ward peaked in 2002 at 13 mpg (11 city, 15 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1999 at 11 — 2 mpg apart, or $537 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2002 car does 13. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 11 / 15 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 2001 | 11 / 15 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 1999 | 9 / 14 | 1 | $3,491 | |
| 1998 | 9 / 13 | 1 | $3,491 | |
| 1997 | 10 / 13 | 1 | $3,491 |
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How we count
This page rests on 5 EPA ratings of the Rolls-Royce Park Ward — 3 engines across 1997–2002. 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 $6,540. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Rolls-Royce Park Ward get?
11.8 mpg combined on average — 10 in the city and 14 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 1997–2002.
How much does a Rolls-Royce Park Ward cost in fuel per year?
About $3,254 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $16,270 over five years, or 0.271 dollars a mile.
Which Park Ward engine is the most economical?
The 5.4L 12-cyl at 13 mpg, against 11 for the 6.7L 8-cyl — a difference of about $537 a year.
Is the Park Ward 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 Park Ward figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Rolls-Royce Park Ward is $6,540 against the $3,254 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the 13 and 11 mpg versions of this car is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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