Rolls-Royce Ghost vs Genesis G80

The Genesis G80 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 97 mpg combined versus 15 mpg for the Rolls-Royce Ghost, a 82 mpg advantage and costs about $4,300 less per year to fuel.

Across 5 measured categories, the Genesis G80 leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.

2015–2027

Rolls-Royce Ghost

Large Cars · 33 configurations

15mpg combined (best)
All Rolls-Royce Ghost specs

2017–2027

Genesis G80

Large Cars · 43 configurations

97mpg combined (best)
All Genesis G80 specs

Head-to-head specifications

MetricRolls-Royce GhostGenesis G80
Best combined MPG15 mpg97 mpg
Best city MPG13 mpg105 mpg
Best highway MPG21 mpg93 mpg
Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year$5,050$750
Lowest CO2 output580 g/mi345 g/mi
Engines offeredSIDISIDI & PFI, SIDI
TransmissionsAutomatic (S8)Automatic (S8), Automatic (A1)
DrivetrainsAll-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel DriveAll-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel typesPremiumPremium, Electricity, Regular
EPA classLarge CarsLarge Cars
Years covered2015–20272017–2027
Configurations on record3343

Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.

Ghost vs G80: common questions

Which is better on gas, the Rolls-Royce Ghost or the Genesis G80?

The Genesis G80 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 97 mpg combined versus 15 mpg for the Rolls-Royce Ghost, a 82 mpg advantage and costs about $4,300 less per year to fuel.

Which costs less to run per year?

By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Genesis G80 runs about $750 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $5,050 for the Rolls-Royce Ghost — a difference of roughly $4,300 per year.

What engines do the Ghost and G80 offer?

Rolls-Royce Ghost: SIDI. Genesis G80: SIDI & PFI, SIDI.

Are they in the same vehicle class?

Yes — the EPA classifies both the Rolls-Royce Ghost and the Genesis G80 as Large Cars, so they compete directly.

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