Ferrari 456 MGT/MGA
11 MPG The 2003 Ferrari 456 MGT/MGA is EPA-rated at 11 MPG combined (9 city / 14.5 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 1999–2003 run it averages 11 MPG, essentially flat across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 11 MPG | 9 | 14.5 | $7000 | 808 | 2 |
| 2002 | 11 MPG | 9 | 14.5 | $7000 | 808 | 2 |
| 2001 | 11 MPG | 9 | 14.5 | $7000 | 808 | 2 |
| 2000 | 11 MPG | 9 | 14.5 | $7000 | 808 | 2 |
| 1999 | 11 MPG | 9 | 14.5 | $7000 | 808 | 2 |
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 229 subcompact cars models tracked here, the Ferrari 456 MGT/MGA ranks 225 on current figures, against a class average of 24.2 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Bentley Continental T (12), BMW M6 (13), BMW 6 Series (13.7), Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible (14), Roush Performance Stage 3 Mustang (14.5).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 808 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 12.1 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Ferrari 456 MGT/MGA get?
The 2003 Ferrari 456 MGT/MGA is rated at 11 MPG combined by the EPA — 9 city and 14.5 highway. Across all 5 model years in the database it averages 11 MPG, ranging from 11 to 11 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Ferrari 456 MGT/MGA 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 2003 model is $7000.
Has the Ferrari 456 MGT/MGA become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 11 MPG today against 11 in 1999 — essentially flat across 5 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Ferrari 456 MGT/MGA efficient for its class?
It ranks 225 of 229 in the Subcompact Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 24.2 MPG. That is 13.2 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.