2025 Rolls-Royce Ghost

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2025 models.

Rolls-Royce Ghost
Pictured: Rolls-Royce Ghost II IAA 2021 1X7A0005. Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Large Cars
Body styles
Series Ii 4dr Sedan, Series Ii Extended 4dr Sedan
Engines
6.7L 12-cyl turbo
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
MPG (best)
14 combined · 12 city / 19 hwy
Length
215–221.7 in
Curb weight
5,368–5,567 lb
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 14 MPG combined, 44% below the 2025 large car average of 25.1 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 2025 Rolls-Royce Ghost is a large car offered with a 6.7L 12-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 215 inches long and 77 inches wide on a 130-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,368 lb (Series Ii 4dr Sedan).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 14 MPG combined (12 city / 19 highway), 44% worse than the 2025 large car average of 25.1 MPG, for an estimated $5,850 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.

What changed for 2025

  • New body dimensions: 3.5 in shorter — most likely a redesign or new generation

Compared with 2024; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2024 Ghost →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
Series Ii 4dr Sedan215 in76.8 in61 in129.5 in63.8 / 65.4 in5,368 lb50/50
Series Ii Extended 4dr Sedan221.7 in76.8 in61 in136.6 in63.8 / 65.4 in5,567 lb50/50

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Ghost6.7L 12-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive12 / 19 / 14-44%$5,850609
Ghost Extended6.7L 12-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive12 / 19 / 14-44%$5,850609
Ghost Black Badge6.7L 12-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive12 / 19 / 14-44%$5,850609
2/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
2/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $17,250Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
25.1 MPG2025 Large Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2025 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2025 Rolls-Royce Ghost.

Similar 2025 large cars

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2025 Rolls-Royce Ghost (this car)14 MPGNot rated0
2025 Rolls-Royce Spectre277 miNot rated1

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Rolls-Royce Ghost.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2025 Rolls-Royce Ghost is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2025 Rolls-Royce Ghost in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Used 2025 Rolls-Royce Ghost buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
  2. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2025 Rolls-Royce Ghost. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Ghost years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2027 Ghost13–Not rated00
2026 Ghost14215 inNot rated00
2024 Ghost14218.5 inNot rated00
2023 Ghost14218.5 inNot rated10
2022 Ghost14218.5 inNot rated10
2021 Ghost14218.5 inNot rated20
2020 Ghost14212.6 inNot rated00
2019 Ghost14212.6 inNot rated00
2018 Ghost14212.6 inNot rated10
2017 Ghost14212.6 inNot rated10
2016 Ghost15212.6 inNot rated00
2015 Ghost15212.6 inNot rated10

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Rolls-Royce. How we calculate this →