The Aston Martin Volante is a compact car built from 1995 to 2026 over 2 generations. Engines offered: V6, V8. Worth buying? It scores near the top of what we track at 4.5/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the Volante is
The Aston Martin Volante is a compact car that Aston Martin built from 1995 to 2026 — 32 model years. Our measurements put it at 2 generations, the current one starting in 1994. It has been offered with V6, V8 power. Its closest siblings in the Aston Martin range: Vanquish, DB12, DB9.
Volante generations, and what changed
These boundaries are not copied from a brochure — they fall out of the measurements. Where the Volante's length or wheelbase jumps between consecutive model years the platform changed: a facelift moves a bumper by centimetres, a new generation moves the whole car — for the Volante that gives 2 distinct generations below.
| Generation | Length | Wheelbase | Weight | vs previous | Weight change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-1982 | 481 cm | 261 cm | 1861 kg | - | - |
| 1994 | 475 cm | 261 cm | 1810 kg | -6 cm | -51 kg |
Aston Martin Volante tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment Volante owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Aston Martin Volante have? Power & range
The Aston Martin Volante is offered with 2 powertrains — 3.2L 6-cyl, 5.2L 12-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 2 for the Aston Martin Volante, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V6 | 3.2L · 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | RWD | Premium |
| V8 | 5.2L · 12-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | RWD | Premium |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The Volante by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Aston Martin Volante. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | Volante | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 5 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Reliability | 4.5 / 5 | Best and worst years |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Aston Martin Volante?
The Volante is a compact car, built from 1995 to 2026 across 2 generations. Engines offered: V6, V8.
How many generations does the Volante have?
2 by our measurements, the latest starting in 1994. We draw the boundaries where length or wheelbase jumps between model years — a facelift moves a bumper, a new generation moves the whole car.
What is the Aston Martin Volante warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the Volante reliable?
It scores 4.5/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific Volante?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
More in Aston Martin
| Model | Years | Recalls | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Martin Vantage | 1981–2026 | 5 | 21 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Aston Martin Valkyrie | — | 2 | — | 4.5/5 |
| Aston Martin Vanquish | 2001–2026 | 10 | 16 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Aston Martin DB12 | 2024–2026 | 4 | 17 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Aston Martin DBX | 2021–2026 | 14 | 17 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Aston Martin DB9 | 2005–2016 | 43 | 15 mpg | 3.5/5 |
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