Against 94 other V8 cars rated 2025–2027, the Phantom trails their 16.3 mpg average by 3.3 mpg, about $598 a year.
Every Rolls-Royce Phantom engine, compared
The Rolls-Royce Phantom 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.7L 12-cyl | 11.4 / 18.5 | 2004–2027 | $2,783 |
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 | $5,575 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2027 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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 Phantom changed over the years
The Phantom peaked in 2026 at 14 mpg (12 city, 19 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2027 at 13 — 1 mpg apart, or $211 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 / 18 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2023 | 12 / 18 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2022 | 12 / 20 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2021 | 12 / 20 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2020 | 12 / 20 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2019 | 12 / 20 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2018 | 12 / 19 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2017 | 11 / 19 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2016 | 11 / 19 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2015 | 11 / 19 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2014 | 11 / 19 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2013 | 11 / 19 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2012 | 11 / 18 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2011 | 11 / 18 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2010 | 11 / 18 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2009 | 11 / 18 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2008 | 11 / 18 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2007 | 11 / 18 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2006 | 11 / 17 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 2005 | 11 / 17 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 2004 | 11 / 17 | 1 | $2,954 |
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How we count
This page rests on 24 EPA ratings of the Rolls-Royce Phantom — 1 engine across 2004–2027. 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 $5,575. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2027 Rolls-Royce Phantom get?
13 mpg combined, 11 city and 18 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2004 the Phantom has averaged 13.8 mpg.
Is the 2027 Phantom more efficient than the 2026?
No: 13 against 14 mpg combined, about $211 a year more to run.
Which Phantom year has the best gas mileage?
The 2026, at 14 mpg combined (12 city, 19 highway).
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