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2016-2021 Rolls-Royce Dawn MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 14–15 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Among the costliest small car configurations to fuel, MY2021. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2016-2021 Rolls-Royce Dawn at a glance
The 2016-2021 Rolls-Royce Dawn covers 6 model years in the EPA database (8 configurations in all), rated 14–15 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2021, costs about $5,740 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Dawn 6.6L 12-cyl turbo RWD (14 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. The best combined rating in the generation, 15 MPG, was reached in 2016.
2016-2021 Rolls-Royce Dawn by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Gas | 14 MPG | $5,740 | Ratings changed |
| 2020 | Gas | 14 MPG | $5,790 | Ratings changed |
| 2019 | Gas | 14 MPG | $5,790 | Ratings changed |
| 2018 | Gas | 14 MPG | $5,760 | Ratings changed |
| 2017 | Gas | 14 MPG | $5,700 | Ratings changed |
| 2016 | Gas | 15 MPG | $5,540 | First year |
What the 2021 Dawn 6.6L 12-cyl turbo RWD costs to drive
Per month
$478
$5,740 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$9.57
Per 100 miles
$38.27
Five years
$28,700
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$2,530more a year
Class median $3,210 a year, MY2021
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2021 Rolls-Royce Dawn MPG
Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration stays at 14 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $5,790 to $5,740, $50 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn (Most efficient) | 6.6L 12-cyl turbo | RWD | 12 | 18 | 14 | $5,740 |
| Black Badge | 6.6L 12-cyl turbo | RWD | 12 | 18 | 14 | $5,740 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2020 Rolls-Royce Dawn MPG
14 MPG · $5,790/yr
Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration stays at 14 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $5,790.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn (Most efficient) | 6.6L 12-cyl turbo | RWD | 12 | 18 | 14 | $5,790 |
| Black Badge | 6.6L 12-cyl turbo | RWD | 12 | 18 | 14 | $5,790 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2019 Rolls-Royce Dawn MPG
14 MPG · $5,790/yr
Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration stays at 14 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $5,760 to $5,790, $30 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn (Most efficient) | 6.6L 12-cyl turbo | RWD | 12 | 18 | 14 | $5,790 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2018 Rolls-Royce Dawn MPG
14 MPG · $5,760/yr
Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 14 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $5,700 to $5,760, $60 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn (Most efficient) | 6.6L 12-cyl turbo | RWD | 12 | 18 | 14 | $5,760 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2017 Rolls-Royce Dawn MPG
14 MPG · $5,700/yr
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration moves from 15 to 14 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $5,540 to $5,700, $160 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn (Most efficient) | 6.6L 12-cyl turbo | RWD | 12 | 19 | 14 | $5,700 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2016 Rolls-Royce Dawn MPG
15 MPG · $5,540/yr
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn (Most efficient) | 6.6L 12-cyl turbo | RWD | 12 | 19 | 15 | $5,540 |
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 Dawn 6.6L 12-cyl turbo RWD: $6,850 in California and $4,980 in Texas, a $1,870 difference.
- California $6,850
- Washington $6,440
- New York $5,670
- Florida $5,240
- Texas $4,980
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2021 small car models.
Generations
- 2016-2021
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2016-2021 Rolls-Royce Dawn get?
EPA rates the 2016-2021 Rolls-Royce Dawn at 14–15 MPG combined across 8 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2016 Dawn 6.6L 12-cyl turbo RWD, is rated 15 MPG (12 city, 19 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2016-2021 Rolls-Royce Dawn?
The Dawn 6.6L 12-cyl turbo RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 15 MPG, in 2016. The lowest top rating, 14 MPG, was in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2016-2021 Rolls-Royce Dawn?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2021 Rolls-Royce Dawn per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Dawn 6.6L 12-cyl turbo RWD costs about $5,740 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $5,740 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2021 Rolls-Royce Dawn 100 miles?
About $38.27 per 100 miles for the Dawn 6.6L 12-cyl turbo 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 2021 Rolls-Royce Dawn more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Dawn 6.6L 12-cyl turbo RWD is rated 12 city and 18 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2021 Rolls-Royce Dawn compare with other small car configurations?
The Dawn 6.6L 12-cyl turbo RWD costs about $5,740 a year to fuel, $2,530 more than the class median of $3,210, and less than 0 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 298 rated small car configurations for MY2021, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2021 Rolls-Royce Dawn different from the 2020 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 14 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $5,790 to $5,740, $50 less. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2021 against 2 configurations for 2020. See the 2020 Rolls-Royce Dawn for that year.