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2009-2014 Ferrari California MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 15–16 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Among the costliest small car configurations to fuel, MY2014. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2009-2014 Ferrari California at a glance
The 2009-2014 Ferrari California covers 6 model years in the EPA database (10 configurations in all), rated 15–16 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2014, costs about $5,120 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the California 4.3L 8-cyl RWD (16 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014; 2010 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 16 MPG, was reached in 2013 and 2014.
2009-2014 Ferrari California by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Gas | 16 MPG | $5,120–$5,180 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Gas | 16 MPG | $5,120–$5,180 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Gas | 15 MPG | $5,200–$5,250 | Ratings changed |
| 2011 | Gas | 15 MPG | $5,200–$5,250 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Gas | 15 MPG | $5,360 | Same EPA ratings as 2009 |
| 2009 | Gas | 15 MPG | $5,360 | First year |
What the 2014 California 4.3L 8-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$427
$5,120 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$8.53
Per 100 miles
$34.13
Five years
$25,600
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$2,060more a year
Class median $3,060 a year, MY2014
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2014 Ferrari California MPG
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 16 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $5,120.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California 4.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic (AM7) (Most efficient) | 4.3L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 19 | 16 | $5,120 |
| California 4.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic (AM7) | 4.3L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 19 | 16 | $5,180 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2013 Ferrari California MPG
16 MPG · $5,120–$5,180/yr
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration moves from 15 to 16 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $5,200 to $5,120, $80 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California 4.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic (AM7) (Most efficient) | 4.3L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 19 | 16 | $5,120 |
| California 4.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic (AM7) | 4.3L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 19 | 16 | $5,180 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2012 Ferrari California MPG
15 MPG · $5,200–$5,250/yr
Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration stays at 15 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $5,200.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California 4.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic (AM7) (Most efficient) | 4.3L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 19 | 15 | $5,200 |
| California 4.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic (AM7) | 4.3L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 19 | 15 | $5,250 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2011 Ferrari California MPG
15 MPG · $5,200–$5,250/yr
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 15 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $5,360 to $5,200, $160 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California 4.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic (AM7) (Most efficient) | 4.3L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 19 | 15 | $5,200 |
| California 4.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic (AM7) | 4.3L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 19 | 15 | $5,250 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2010 Ferrari California MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2009
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2010 Ferrari California as for the 2009 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2009 section above.See 2009
2009 Ferrari California MPG
15 MPG · $5,360/yr
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (Most efficient) | 4.3L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 19 | 15 | $5,360 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the California 4.3L 8-cyl RWD: $6,100 in California and $4,440 in Texas, a $1,660 difference.
- California $6,100
- Washington $5,740
- New York $5,050
- Florida $4,670
- Texas $4,440
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2014 small car models.
Generations
- 2009-2014
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2009-2014 Ferrari California get?
EPA rates the 2009-2014 Ferrari California at 15–16 MPG combined across 10 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2014 California 4.3L 8-cyl RWD, is rated 16 MPG (14 city, 19 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2009-2014 Ferrari California?
The California 4.3L 8-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 16 MPG, in 2013 and 2014. The lowest top rating, 15 MPG, was in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2009-2014 Ferrari California?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. In 2010 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2014 Ferrari California per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the California 4.3L 8-cyl RWD costs about $5,120 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $5,120–$5,180 a year. That is a $60 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2014 Ferrari California 100 miles?
About $34.13 per 100 miles for the California 4.3L 8-cyl RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $34.13 and $34.53 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2014 Ferrari California more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The California 4.3L 8-cyl RWD is rated 14 city and 19 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.
How does the 2014 Ferrari California compare with other small car configurations?
The California 4.3L 8-cyl RWD costs about $5,120 a year to fuel, $2,060 more than the class median of $3,060, and less than 0 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 360 rated small car configurations for MY2014, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2014 Ferrari California different from the 2013 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 16 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $5,120. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2014 against 2 configurations for 2013. See the 2013 Ferrari California for that year.