Aston Martin V8 Vantage
15.5 MPG The 2016 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is EPA-rated at 15.5 MPG combined (13.5 city / 20 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 968 gallons, $3097 a year in fuel, or $0.206 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2006–2016 run it averages 15.2 MPG, improving by 1.5 MPG over 11 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 | $0.161 | $1613 | $2419 | $3226 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.194 | $1935 | $2903 | $3871 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.206 | $2065 | $3097 | $4129 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.226 | $2258 | $3387 | $4516 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.258 | $2581 | $3871 | $5161 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.290 | $2903 | $4355 | $5806 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.323 | $3226 | $4839 | $6452 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 15.5 MPG | 13.5 | 20 | $4975 | 565 | 2 |
| 2015 | 15.5 MPG | 13.5 | 20 | $4975 | 565 | 2 |
| 2014 | 15.5 MPG | 13.5 | 20 | $4975 | 565 | 2 |
| 2013 | 15.5 MPG | 13.5 | 20 | $4975 | 565 | 2 |
| 2012 | 15.7 MPG | 13.7 | 20 | $4917 | 568 | 3 |
| 2011 | 15.5 MPG | 13.5 | 19.5 | $4975 | 574 | 2 |
| 2010 | 15 MPG | 13 | 19.5 | $5150 | 595 | 2 |
| 2009 | 14.5 MPG | 12.5 | 19 | $5325 | 614 | 2 |
| 2008 | 15 MPG | 12.5 | 19.5 | $5150 | 592 | 2 |
| 2007 | 15 MPG | 12 | 19 | $5150 | 592 | 1 |
| 2006 | 14 MPG | 12 | 17 | $5500 | 635 | 1 |
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 105 two seaters models tracked here, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage ranks 76 on current figures, against a class average of 21.4 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Audi R8 (16), Dodge Viper Convertible (16), Dodge Viper Coupe (16), Lotus Esprit V8 (16), Mercedes-Benz 500SL (16).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 565 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 8.5 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Aston Martin V8 Vantage get?
The 2016 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is rated at 15.5 MPG combined by the EPA — 13.5 city and 20 highway. Across all 11 model years in the database it averages 15.2 MPG, ranging from 14 to 16 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Aston Martin V8 Vantage cost in fuel per year?
At 15.5 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 968 gallons — roughly $3097 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.206 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2016 model is $4975.
Has the Aston Martin V8 Vantage become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 14 MPG in 2006 to 15.5 in 2016 — an improvement of 1.5 MPG, or 11% across 11 model years.
Is the Aston Martin V8 Vantage efficient for its class?
It ranks 76 of 105 in the Two Seaters class on current figures, against a class average of 21.4 MPG. That is 5.9 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.