Bugatti Veyron
10 MPG The 2015 Bugatti Veyron is EPA-rated at 10 MPG combined (8 city / 15 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 1500 gallons, $4800 a year in fuel, or $0.320 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2006–2015 run it averages 10 MPG, essentially flat across 8 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 | $0.250 | $2500 | $3750 | $5000 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.300 | $3000 | $4500 | $6000 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.320 | $3200 | $4800 | $6400 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.350 | $3500 | $5250 | $7000 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.400 | $4000 | $6000 | $8000 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.450 | $4500 | $6750 | $9000 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.500 | $5000 | $7500 | $10000 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 10 MPG | 8 | 15 | $7700 | 847 | 1 |
| 2014 | 10 MPG | 8 | 15 | $7700 | 847 | 1 |
| 2013 | 10 MPG | 8 | 15 | $7700 | 847 | 1 |
| 2012 | 10 MPG | 8 | 15 | $7700 | 889 | 1 |
| 2011 | 10 MPG | 8 | 15 | $7700 | 889 | 1 |
| 2010 | 10 MPG | 8 | 14 | $7700 | 889 | 1 |
| 2008 | 10 MPG | 8 | 14 | $7700 | 889 | 1 |
| 2006 | 10 MPG | 8 | 14 | $7700 | 889 | 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 Veyron ranks 103 on current figures, against a class average of 21.5 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Bugatti Chiron (11), Ferrari Testarossa (11), Lamborghini Aventador Coupe (11), Lamborghini Aventador Roadster (11), Mercedes-Benz 560SL (11).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 847 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 12.7 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Bugatti Veyron get?
The 2015 Bugatti Veyron is rated at 10 MPG combined by the EPA — 8 city and 15 highway. Across all 8 model years in the database it averages 10 MPG, ranging from 10 to 10 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Bugatti Veyron cost in fuel per year?
At 10 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 1500 gallons — roughly $4800 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.320 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2015 model is $7700.
Has the Bugatti Veyron become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 10 MPG today against 10 in 2006 — essentially flat across 8 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Bugatti Veyron efficient for its class?
It ranks 103 of 105 in the Two Seaters class on current figures, against a class average of 21.5 MPG. That is 11.5 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.