Rolls-Royce Continental
11 MPG The 1995 Rolls-Royce Continental 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 1987–1995 run it averages 10.2 MPG, improving by 2.3 MPG over 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 11 MPG | 9 | 14 | $7000 | 808 | 1 |
| 1994 | 11 MPG | 9 | 14 | $7000 | 808 | 1 |
| 1993 | 11 MPG | 9 | 13 | $7000 | 808 | 1 |
| 1992 | 11 MPG | 9 | 13 | $7000 | 808 | 1 |
| 1991 | 10 MPG | 9 | 12 | $7700 | 889 | 1 |
| 1990 | 10 MPG | 9 | 12 | $7700 | 889 | 1 |
| 1989 | 10 MPG | 9 | 11 | $6250 | 889 | 1 |
| 1988 | 9 MPG | 8 | 10 | $6900 | 987 | 1 |
| 1987 | 8.7 MPG | 7.7 | 9.7 | $7200 | 1029 | 3 |
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 Rolls-Royce Continental 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 Rolls-Royce Continental get?
The 1995 Rolls-Royce Continental is rated at 11 MPG combined by the EPA — 9 city and 14 highway. Across all 9 model years in the database it averages 10.2 MPG, ranging from 8 to 11 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Rolls-Royce Continental 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 1995 model is $7000.
Has the Rolls-Royce Continental become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 8.7 MPG in 1987 to 11 in 1995 — an improvement of 2.3 MPG, or 26% across 9 model years.
Is the Rolls-Royce Continental 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.