DecodedCars2016 Rolls-Royce Dawn
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2016 models.
- Class
- Compact Cars
- Engines
- 6.6L 12-cyl turbo
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 15 combined · 12 city / 19 hwy
- Length
- –
- Curb weight
- –
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 15 MPG combined, 44% below the 2016 compact car average of 26.6 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2016 Rolls-Royce Dawn is a compact car offered with a 6.6L 12-cyl turbo engine and rear-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 15 MPG combined (12 city / 19 highway), 44% worse than the 2016 compact car average of 26.6 MPG, for an estimated $5,500 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn | 6.6L 12-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 12 / 19 / 15 | -44% | $5,500 | 609 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2016 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2016 Rolls-Royce Dawn.
Similar 2016 compact cars
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Rolls-Royce Dawn (this car) | 15 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2016 Rolls-Royce Phantom | 14 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2016 Bentley Continental | 18 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Recalls (0)
No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Rolls-Royce Dawn.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗Not every 2016 Rolls-Royce Dawn is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
No owner complaints for the 2016 Rolls-Royce Dawn in NHTSA's database since 2015.
Used 2016 Rolls-Royce Dawn buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2016 Rolls-Royce Dawn. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Dawn years
Compare all years →Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Rolls-Royce. How we calculate this →