Ferrari 488 2021 running costs in United Kingdom
Official UK VCA merged archive figure for the 2021 Ferrari 488: 19 mpg (UK), 282 g/km CO₂. At United Kingdom prices (£1.64/L petrol), driving 12,000 miles a year costs about £4,719 — £0.24 per mile.
Official figures — 2021 Ferrari 488
| Fuel type | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Official consumption | 19.0 mpg (UK) |
| CO₂ (official) | 282 g/km |
| Configurations in source data | 1 |
| Data source | UK VCA merged archive — WLTP test cycle |
What it costs to run in United Kingdom
| Petrol (19.0 mpg (UK)) | £4,719/year |
|---|---|
| MOT | £54.85/year |
| Typical annual road tax | £190/year |
| Estimated annual running cost | £4,964/year ≈ £414/month |
Assumes 12,000 miles a year and the current average United Kingdom prices shown above (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, Sep 2026 (164.4p)). Insurance is not included because it depends on your age, history and the policy — add it in the full ownership calculator. Servicing, tyres and repairs also vary by car and driver.
How it compares with other petrol cars in United Kingdom
The average petrol car in our United Kingdom dataset uses 7.9 L/100km. The 2021 Ferrari 488 uses 14.9 L/100km — about 88.6% more than that average, or roughly £2,217 extra a year at 12,000 miles.
2021 Ferrari 488 — configurations in the official data
| Fuel | Consumption | CO₂ | Engine | Power | Source variant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 14.9 L/100km | 282 g/km | — | — | 1 versions · WLTP · median 19 mpg (UK) |
Figures are the official certified values recorded in the UK VCA merged archive, grouped across 1 configuration. Real-world consumption is typically higher than the certified figure.
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These are estimates built from official certified figures and current average prices. They are not financial advice. Verify the exact figure for the car you are buying — consumption varies by trim, tyres and driving style.