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2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental MPG & Fuel Cost
1 configuration · 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 Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental at a glance
The 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental has 1 configuration in the EPA database, rated 12 MPG combined. The most efficient is the Corniche 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 Corniche 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 Corniche 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 Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corniche (Most efficient) | 6.8L 8-cyl | RWD | 10 | 15 | 12 | $6,700 |
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 Corniche 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
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2001 small car models.
Generations
- 2000
- 2001
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche/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 Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental get?
EPA rates the 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental at 12 MPG combined across 1 configuration. The most efficient, the Corniche 6.8L 8-cyl RWD, is rated 12 MPG combined (10 city / 15 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Corniche 6.8L 8-cyl RWD costs about $6,700 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $6,700 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental 100 miles?
About $44.67 per 100 miles for the Corniche 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 Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Corniche 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 Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental compare with other small car configurations?
The Corniche 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 Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental different from the 2000 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 12 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $6,700. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2001 against 1 configuration for 2000. See the 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental for that year.