2026 head-to-head · Two-Seater
2026 Ferrari 296 GTS vs Ferrari 296 Speciale
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
RWD · 2.9L 6-cyl turbo · 8-speed dual-clutch · 48 MPGe + 18 MPG
RWD · 2.9L 6-cyl turbo · 8-speed dual-clutch · 44 MPGe + 18 MPG
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.95/gal premium gas, the most efficient 2026 Ferrari 296 GTS (48 MPGe + 18 MPG) costs about $2,988 a year to fuel and the 2026 Ferrari 296 Speciale (44 MPGe + 18 MPG) about $3,013.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Ferrari 296 GTS
- Ferrari 296 Speciale
Side by side
| Ferrari 296 GTS | Ferrari 296 Speciale | |
|---|---|---|
| $2,988 | Your annual fuel cost | $3,013 |
| 48 MPGe + 18 MPG | Combined efficiency | 44 MPGe + 18 MPG |
| 48 MPGe / 15 MPG | City | 44 MPGe / 16 MPG |
| 48 MPGe / 21 MPG | Highway | 44 MPGe / 22 MPG |
| 71 kWh | Electricity use (kWh/100 mi) | 75 kWh |
| 330 mi | Driving range | 330 mi |
| 7 mi | All-electric range | 7 mi |
| 61 cu ft | Passenger volume | 63 cu ft |
| 5 cu ft | Cargo volume | 9 cu ft |
| 403 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 396 g/mi |
| 4/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 4/10 |
| 2.5 hrs | Charge time at 240V | 2.5 hrs |
| Plug-in hybrid | Powertrain | Plug-in hybrid |
| Premium gas + electricity | Fuel | Premium gas + electricity |
| 2.9L 6-cyl turbo | Engine / motor | 2.9L 6-cyl turbo |
| 8-speed dual-clutch | Transmission | 8-speed dual-clutch |
| RWD | Drivetrain | RWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Ferrari 296 GTS vs Ferrari 296 Speciale across model years
- Ferrari 296 GTS
- Ferrari 296 Speciale
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Per EPA interior volume figures, the Ferrari 296 Speciale has more passenger space (63 vs. 61 cu ft); the Ferrari 296 Speciale has more cargo space (9 vs. 5 cu ft).
Among 20 2026 two-seaters, the Ferrari 296 GTS ranks 7th and the Ferrari 296 Speciale 9th for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2026 Ferrari 296 GTS or the 2026 Ferrari 296 Speciale?
Measured by cost to drive, the Ferrari 296 GTS. The Ferrari 296 GTS is rated 48 MPGe + 18 MPG combined and the Ferrari 296 Speciale 44 MPGe + 18 MPG (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Ferrari 296 GTS vs. the Ferrari 296 Speciale per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.95/gal premium gas, about $2,988 for the Ferrari 296 GTS and $3,013 for the Ferrari 296 Speciale.
Which has more range?
The Ferrari 296 GTS: about 330 miles versus 330 miles.
Which has more cargo space?
The Ferrari 296 Speciale, with 9 cu ft of luggage volume versus 5 cu ft (EPA interior volume index).
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