2001 Bentley Continental R MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2001 Bentley Continental R.

The 2001 Bentley Continental R runs on premium gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 2001 Bentley Continental R is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2001 Bentley Continental R Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2001 Bentley Continental R gets up to 10 miles per gallon in the city, and 15 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 2001 Bentley Continental R is 12 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2001 Bentley Continental R?

The estimated fuel costs for the 2001 Bentley Continental R is $6,150 per year.

That value has been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

If you were to compare a 2001 Bentley Continental R to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $19,250 more on fuel.

The 2001 Bentley Continental R is also subject to the Gas Guzzler Tax, which is a federal tax on vehicles that has a combined MPG of less than 22.5.

The combined average MPG for the 2001 Bentley Continental R is 12 miles per gallon, and according to the current tax for each level of MPG, you can expect to pay a tax of $7,700 per year.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2001 Bentley Continental R Consume?

The 2001 Bentley Continental R will consume roughly 25 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2001 Bentley Continental R.

City MPG 10
Highway MPG 15
Combined MPG 12
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $19,250
Gas Guzzler Tax $7,700
Fuel Cost $6,150
Fuel Type 1 Premium
Barrels of Petroleum 25
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 8
Transmission Automatic 4-spd
Vehicle Class Compact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Related Bentley Models from 2001

If you're interested in other Bentley models from 2001, you can find them in the table below. You can click the model link to find miles per gallon and emission information for that model.

Model Combined MPG
Continental T 12
Azure 12
Arnage 12
Continental SC 12

Disclaimer

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