DecodedCarsRolls-Royce Wraith
8 model years from 2014 to 2021, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2014–2021
- Class
- Midsize Cars
- Latest engines
- 6.6L 12-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 14–15 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2016 (2)
- Fewest problems
- 2021
- Interest
- 4,824 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2021 Wraith in brief
The 2021 Rolls-Royce Wraith is a midsize car offered with a 6.6L 12-cyl turbo engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 208 inches long and 77 inches wide on a 122-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,379 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 14 MPG combined (12 city / 18 highway), 49% worse than the 2021 midsize car average of 27.4 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.
The Rolls-Royce Wraith has 8 model years in our data, from 2014 to 2021.
Its most efficient year was 2017 at 15 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 14 to 15 MPG.
Buying used? 2021 has the fewest problems in our data.
How the 2014 Wraith compares
The 2014 Rolls-Royce Wraith is a midsize car offered with a 6.6L 12-cyl turbo engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 208 inches long and 77 inches wide on a 122-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,379 lb.
About the Rolls-Royce Wraith
The Rolls-Royce Wraith is a full-size ultra-luxury car/grand tourer manufactured by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and based on the chassis of the Rolls-Royce Ghost sedan, which is also shared with the Rolls-Royce Dawn convertible. The Wraith shares its nameplate with the 1938 model by the original Rolls-Royce company.
From the Wikipedia article "Rolls-Royce Wraith (2013)", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2021 Wraith pros & cons
Full 2021 details →What's good
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 14 MPG combined, 49% below the 2021 midsize car average of 27.4 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2021 Wraith
0 owner complaints · 0 recalls
None of the 7 model years we compared stands out for complaints or recalls.
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 7 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Show all 8 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6.6L 12-cyl turbo | 14 MPG | 207.9 in | 5,379 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6.6L 12-cyl turbo | 14 MPG | 207.9 in | 5,379 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6.6L 12-cyl turbo | 14 MPG | 207.9 in | 5,379 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6.6L 12-cyl turbo | 14 MPG | 207.9 in | 5,379 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6.6L 12-cyl turbo | 15 MPG | 207.9 in | 5,379 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 6.6L 12-cyl turbo | 15 MPG | 207.9 in | 5,379 lb | Not rated | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | 6.6L 12-cyl turbo | 15 MPG | 207.9 in | 5,379 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6.6L 12-cyl turbo | 15 MPG | 207.9 in | 5,379 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
Alternatives to the 2020 Wraith
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Bentley Flying Spur | 15 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2020 Rolls-Royce Ghost | 14 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2020 Rolls-Royce Dawn | 14 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Rolls-Royce. How we calculate this →