Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante
9 MPG The 1989 Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante is EPA-rated at 9 MPG combined (8 city / 10 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 1667 gallons, $5333 a year in fuel, or $0.356 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1984–1989 run it averages 8.7 MPG, essentially flat across 5 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.278 | $2778 | $4167 | $5556 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.333 | $3333 | $5000 | $6667 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.356 | $3556 | $5333 | $7111 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.389 | $3889 | $5833 | $7778 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.444 | $4444 | $6667 | $8889 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.500 | $5000 | $7500 | $10000 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.556 | $5556 | $8333 | $11111 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 9 MPG | 8 | 10 | $6900 | 987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 9 MPG | 8 | 10 | $6900 | 987 | 2 |
| 1987 | 9 MPG | 8 | 10 | $6900 | 987 | 2 |
| 1985 | 8 MPG | 7 | 9.5 | $7800 | 1111 | 4 |
| 1984 | 8.5 MPG | 7.5 | 10.5 | $7350 | 1049 | 2 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 229 subcompact cars models tracked here, the Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante ranks 228 on current figures, against a class average of 24.2 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Bentley Azure (11), Ferrari 456 MGT/MGA (11), Rolls-Royce Continental (11), Bentley Continental T (12), BMW M6 (13).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 987 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 14.8 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante get?
The 1989 Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante is rated at 9 MPG combined by the EPA — 8 city and 10 highway. Across all 5 model years in the database it averages 8.7 MPG, ranging from 8 to 9 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante cost in fuel per year?
At 9 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 1667 gallons — roughly $5333 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.356 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 1989 model is $6900.
Has the Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 9 MPG today against 8.5 in 1984 — essentially flat across 5 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante efficient for its class?
It ranks 228 of 229 in the Subcompact Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 24.2 MPG. That is 15.2 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.