Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder
15 MPG The 2014 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder is EPA-rated at 15 MPG combined (12.5 city / 20 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 1000 gallons, $3200 a year in fuel, or $0.213 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2007–2014 run it averages 14.3 MPG, improving by 3 MPG over 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 | $0.167 | $1667 | $2500 | $3333 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.200 | $2000 | $3000 | $4000 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.213 | $2133 | $3200 | $4267 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.233 | $2333 | $3500 | $4667 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.267 | $2667 | $4000 | $5333 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.300 | $3000 | $4500 | $6000 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.333 | $3333 | $5000 | $6667 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 15 MPG | 12.5 | 20 | $5150 | 595 | 2 |
| 2013 | 15 MPG | 12.5 | 20 | $5150 | 595 | 2 |
| 2012 | 15 MPG | 12.5 | 20 | $5150 | 595 | 2 |
| 2011 | 15 MPG | 12.5 | 20 | $5150 | 595 | 2 |
| 2010 | 15 MPG | 12.5 | 20 | $5150 | 595 | 2 |
| 2009 | 15 MPG | 12.5 | 20 | $5150 | 595 | 2 |
| 2008 | 12 MPG | 10 | 15.5 | $6400 | 741 | 2 |
| 2007 | 12 MPG | 10 | 15.5 | $6400 | 741 | 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 105 two seaters models tracked here, the Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder ranks 79 on current figures, against a class average of 21.4 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Aston Martin V8 Vantage (15.5), Aston Martin V8 Vantage S (15.5), Lamborghini Gallardo Coupe (15.5), Audi R8 (16), Dodge Viper Convertible (16).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 595 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 8.9 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder get?
The 2014 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder is rated at 15 MPG combined by the EPA — 12.5 city and 20 highway. Across all 8 model years in the database it averages 14.3 MPG, ranging from 12 to 16 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder cost in fuel per year?
At 15 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 1000 gallons — roughly $3200 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.213 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2014 model is $5150.
Has the Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 12 MPG in 2007 to 15 in 2014 — an improvement of 3 MPG, or 25% across 8 model years.
Is the Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder efficient for its class?
It ranks 79 of 105 in the Two Seaters class on current figures, against a class average of 21.4 MPG. That is 6.4 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.