- Newest year: 2012
- Gas
- Large cars
- Same as 2011
2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom MPG & Fuel Cost
4 configurations · 14 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 1 of 10 large car configurations, MY2012. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom at a glance
The 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom has 4 configurations in the EPA database, rated 14 MPG combined. The most efficient is the Drophead Coupe 6.7L 12-cyl RWD at 14 MPG, which costs about $5,900 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The Drophead Coupe 6.7L 12-cyl RWD costs less to fuel than 1 of 10 large car configurations rated for MY2012 (class median $4,240 a year).
What the 2012 Drophead Coupe 6.7L 12-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$492
$5,900 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$9.83
Per 100 miles
$39.33
Five years
$29,500
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the large car median
$1,660more a year
Class median $4,240 a year, MY2012
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom MPG
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drophead Coupe (Most efficient) | 6.7L 12-cyl | RWD | 11 | 18 | 14 | $5,900 |
| Coupe | 6.7L 12-cyl | RWD | 11 | 18 | 14 | $5,900 |
| Phantom | 6.7L 12-cyl | RWD | 11 | 18 | 14 | $5,900 |
| EWB | 6.7L 12-cyl | RWD | 11 | 18 | 14 | $5,900 |
4 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 Drophead Coupe 6.7L 12-cyl RWD: $7,030 in California and $5,110 in Texas, a $1,920 difference.
- California $7,030
- Washington $6,610
- New York $5,820
- Florida $5,380
- Texas $5,110
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2012 large car models.
Generations
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2004-2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom) is rated 13–14 MPG combined and costs $5,740–$6,180 a year to fuel; the 2012 model is rated 14 MPG and costs $5,900 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom get?
EPA rates the 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom at 14 MPG combined across 4 configurations. The most efficient, the Drophead Coupe 6.7L 12-cyl RWD, is rated 14 MPG combined (11 city / 18 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Drophead Coupe 6.7L 12-cyl RWD costs about $5,900 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $5,900 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom 100 miles?
About $39.33 per 100 miles for the Drophead Coupe 6.7L 12-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 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Drophead Coupe 6.7L 12-cyl RWD is rated 11 city and 18 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom compare with other large car configurations?
The Drophead Coupe 6.7L 12-cyl RWD costs about $5,900 a year to fuel, $1,660 more than the class median of $4,240, and less than 1 of 10 large car configurations. The comparison covers all 74 rated large car configurations for MY2012, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom different from the 2011 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2011 and 2012: 4 configurations rated 14 MPG combined. See the 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom for that year.