Bugatti Chiron
11 MPG The 2023 Bugatti Chiron is EPA-rated at 11 MPG combined (9 city / 14 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 1364 gallons, $4364 a year in fuel, or $0.291 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2018–2023 run it averages 11 MPG, essentially flat across 6 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.227 | $2273 | $3409 | $4545 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.273 | $2727 | $4091 | $5455 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.291 | $2909 | $4364 | $5818 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.318 | $3182 | $4773 | $6364 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.364 | $3636 | $5455 | $7273 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.409 | $4091 | $6136 | $8182 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.455 | $4545 | $6818 | $9091 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11 MPG | 9 | 14 | $7000 | 840 | 1 |
| 2022 | 11 MPG | 9 | 14 | $7000 | 840 | 1 |
| 2021 | 11 MPG | 9 | 14 | $7000 | 840 | 1 |
| 2020 | 11 MPG | 9 | 14 | $7000 | 840 | 1 |
| 2019 | 11 MPG | 9 | 14 | $7000 | 840 | 1 |
| 2018 | 11 MPG | 9 | 14 | $7000 | 840 | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 105 two seaters models tracked here, the Bugatti Chiron ranks 98 on current figures, against a class average of 21.5 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Ferrari 348 TB/TS (13), Ferrari F430 (13), Mercedes-Benz SLR (13), Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Carbon Aero (14), Dodge Viper (14).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 840 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 12.6 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Bugatti Chiron get?
The 2023 Bugatti Chiron is rated at 11 MPG combined by the EPA — 9 city and 14 highway. Across all 6 model years in the database it averages 11 MPG, ranging from 11 to 11 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Bugatti Chiron cost in fuel per year?
At 11 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 1364 gallons — roughly $4364 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.291 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2023 model is $7000.
Has the Bugatti Chiron become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 11 MPG today against 11 in 2018 — essentially flat across 6 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Bugatti Chiron efficient for its class?
It ranks 98 of 105 in the Two Seaters class on current figures, against a class average of 21.5 MPG. That is 10.5 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.