Ferrari California
16 MPG The 2014 Ferrari California is EPA-rated at 16 MPG combined (14 city / 19 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 938 gallons, $3000 a year in fuel, or $0.200 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2009–2014 run it averages 15.3 MPG, improving by 1 MPG over 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 | $0.156 | $1563 | $2344 | $3125 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.188 | $1875 | $2813 | $3750 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.200 | $2000 | $3000 | $4000 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.219 | $2188 | $3281 | $4375 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.250 | $2500 | $3750 | $5000 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.281 | $2813 | $4219 | $5625 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.313 | $3125 | $4688 | $6250 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 16 MPG | 14 | 19 | $4800 | 570 | 2 |
| 2013 | 16 MPG | 14 | 19 | $4800 | 570 | 2 |
| 2012 | 15 MPG | 13 | 19 | $5150 | 592 | 2 |
| 2011 | 15 MPG | 13 | 19 | $5150 | 592 | 2 |
| 2010 | 15 MPG | 13 | 19 | $5150 | 592 | 1 |
| 2009 | 15 MPG | 13 | 19 | $5150 | 592 | 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 68 minicompact cars models tracked here, the Ferrari California ranks 62 on current figures, against a class average of 22.6 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Aston Martin DB11 V12 (17), Aston Martin DBS (17), Porsche 911 Turbo (17), Porsche 911 Carrera 4/2 (17.3), Jaguar XK Convertible (17.5).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 570 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 8.6 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Ferrari California get?
The 2014 Ferrari California is rated at 16 MPG combined by the EPA — 14 city and 19 highway. Across all 6 model years in the database it averages 15.3 MPG, ranging from 15 to 16 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Ferrari California cost in fuel per year?
At 16 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 938 gallons — roughly $3000 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.200 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2014 model is $4800.
Has the Ferrari California become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 15 MPG in 2009 to 16 in 2014 — an improvement of 1 MPG, or 7% across 6 model years.
Is the Ferrari California efficient for its class?
It ranks 62 of 68 in the Minicompact Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 22.6 MPG. That is 6.6 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.