- Newest year: 2003
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2002-2003 Morgan Plus Eight MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 17 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 4 of 10 two-seater configurations, MY2003. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2002-2003 Morgan Plus Eight at a glance
The 2002-2003 Morgan Plus Eight covers 2 model years in the EPA database (3 configurations in all), rated 17 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2003, costs about $4,730 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Plus Eight 4.0L 8-cyl RWD (17 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2003.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2002-2003 Morgan Plus Eight by model year
What the 2003 Plus Eight 4.0L 8-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$394
$4,730 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$7.88
Per 100 miles
$31.53
Five years
$23,650
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the two-seater median
$270more a year
Class median $4,460 a year, MY2003
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2003 Morgan Plus Eight MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2002: The most efficient configuration stays at 17 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,730.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plus Eight (Most efficient) | 4.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 22 | 17 | $4,730 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2002 Morgan Plus Eight MPG
17 MPG · $4,730/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plus Eight 4.0L 8-cyl (Most efficient) | 4.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 22 | 17 | $4,730 |
| Plus Eight 3.9L 8-cyl | 3.9L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 22 | 17 | $4,730 |
2 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 Plus Eight 4.0L 8-cyl RWD: $5,640 in California and $4,100 in Texas, a $1,540 difference.
- California $5,640
- Washington $5,300
- New York $4,670
- Florida $4,320
- Texas $4,100
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2003 two-seater models.
Generations
- 2002-2003
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2002-2003 Morgan Plus Eight get?
EPA rates the 2002-2003 Morgan Plus Eight at 17 MPG combined across 3 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2003 Plus Eight 4.0L 8-cyl RWD, is rated 17 MPG (15 city, 22 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2002-2003 Morgan Plus Eight?
Every model year of the 2002-2003 Morgan Plus Eight tops out at 17 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2002-2003 Morgan Plus Eight?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2003.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2003 Morgan Plus Eight per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Plus Eight 4.0L 8-cyl RWD costs about $4,730 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $4,730 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2003 Morgan Plus Eight 100 miles?
About $31.53 per 100 miles for the Plus Eight 4.0L 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 2003 Morgan Plus Eight more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Plus Eight 4.0L 8-cyl RWD is rated 15 city and 22 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2003 Morgan Plus Eight compare with other two-seater configurations?
The Plus Eight 4.0L 8-cyl RWD costs about $4,730 a year to fuel, $270 more than the class median of $4,460, and less than 4 of 10 two-seater configurations. The comparison covers all 53 rated two-seater configurations for MY2003, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2003 Morgan Plus Eight different from the 2002 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 17 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,730. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2003 against 2 configurations for 2002. See the 2002 Morgan Plus Eight for that year.