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Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental MPG & Fuel Cost by Year

2 model years · 2000–2001

12 MPG
Combined
10 MPG
City
15 MPG
Highway
Annual cost · MY2001 Corniche 6.8L 8-cyl RWD
$6,700

15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

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Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental fuel economy at a glance

EPA has rated the Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental for 2 model years, 2000 to 2001. Across those years its combined rating runs 12 MPG. The latest model year, 2001, has 1 configuration rated 12 MPG combined and costing $6,700 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2001 Corniche 6.8L 8-cyl RWD, at 12 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 8 MPG in 1984.

Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental MPG by year

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Combined MPG: the line is the most efficient configuration, the shaded band reaches down to the least efficient. Dotted lines mark new generations.
Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental: combined fuel economy and annual fuel cost for each model year, grouped by generation
Year Gas (MPG) $/yr
2001 Generation page
2001 12 $6,700
2000 Generation page
2000 12 $6,700

Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.

Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental generations

2 generations between 2000 and 2001. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.

2001 powertrain options

Gas · 6.8L
Combined
12 MPG
Per year
$6,700
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Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental MPG history, 1984–1997

Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental: combined MPG range by model year, 1984–1997
YearGas (MPG)
1997 12
1996 12
1995 11
1994 11
1993 11
1992 11
1991 10
1990 10
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Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental: combined MPG range by model year, 1984–1997 (+6)
YearGas (MPG)
198910
19889
19878–9
19868
19858
19848

EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.

EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Frequently asked questions

What is the Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental's gas mileage by year?

EPA combined ratings for the Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental run 12 MPG across model years 2000 to 2001. The latest year, 2001, is rated 12 MPG.

Which Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental model year has the best gas mileage?

The 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental Corniche 6.8L 8-cyl RWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 12 MPG.

How much does a Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental cost to fuel per year?

For MY2001, EPA-rated configurations cost $6,700 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $6,700.

Has the Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental's fuel economy improved over time?

Not much. The most efficient configuration is rated 12 MPG in both 2000 and 2001. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 8 MPG.

How many generations of the Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental are there?

EPA data covers 2 generations of the Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental: 2001, 2000. Each has its own page with a table for every model year.