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2001 Bentley Continental MPG & Fuel Cost
3 configurations · 12 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Among the costliest small car configurations to fuel, MY2001. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2001 Bentley Continental at a glance
The 2001 Bentley Continental has 3 configurations in the EPA database, rated 12 MPG combined. The most efficient is the SC 6.8L 8-cyl RWD at 12 MPG, which costs about $6,700 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The SC 6.8L 8-cyl RWD is among the costliest small car configurations to fuel for MY2001 (class median $3,110 a year).
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
What the 2001 SC 6.8L 8-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$558
$6,700 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$11.17
Per 100 miles
$44.67
Five years
$33,500
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$3,590more a year
Class median $3,110 a year, MY2001
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2001 Bentley Continental MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC (Most efficient) | 6.8L 8-cyl | RWD | 10 | 15 | 12 | $6,700 |
| T | 6.8L 8-cyl | RWD | 10 | 15 | 12 | $6,700 |
| R | 6.8L 8-cyl | RWD | 10 | 15 | 12 | $6,700 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the SC 6.8L 8-cyl RWD: $7,980 in California and $5,810 in Texas, a $2,170 difference.
- California $7,980
- Washington $7,510
- New York $6,610
- Florida $6,110
- Texas $5,810
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Closest combined MPG among MY2001 small car models.
Generations
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2001 Bentley Continental compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2000 Bentley Continental) is rated 12 MPG combined and costs $6,700 a year to fuel; the 2001 model is rated 12 MPG and costs $6,700 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2001 Bentley Continental get?
EPA rates the 2001 Bentley Continental at 12 MPG combined across 3 configurations. The most efficient, the SC 6.8L 8-cyl RWD, is rated 12 MPG combined (10 city / 15 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2001 Bentley Continental per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the SC 6.8L 8-cyl RWD costs about $6,700 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $6,700 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2001 Bentley Continental 100 miles?
About $44.67 per 100 miles for the SC 6.8L 8-cyl RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2001 Bentley Continental more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The SC 6.8L 8-cyl RWD is rated 10 city and 15 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.
How does the 2001 Bentley Continental compare with other small car configurations?
The SC 6.8L 8-cyl RWD costs about $6,700 a year to fuel, $3,590 more than the class median of $3,110, and less than 0 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 309 rated small car configurations for MY2001, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2001 Bentley Continental different from the 2000 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 12 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $6,700. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2001 against 3 configurations for 2000. See the 2000 Bentley Continental for that year.