Against 155 other V8 cars rated 1987–1989, the Lagonda trails their 15.3 mpg average by 6.3 mpg, about $1,757 a year.
Every Aston Martin Lagonda engine, compared
The Aston Martin Lagonda was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3L 8-cyl | 7.8 / 9.8 | 1984–1989 | $4,364 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (1989) | $0.356 |
| Fuel per year | $4,267 |
| Fuel over five years | $21,335 |
| Against other V8 cars, 1987–1989 | +$1,757 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $7,080 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda gives up 2 mpg in town: 10 on the highway against 8 in the city, $960 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (1989) | 8 mpg | $4,800 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 10 mpg | $3,840 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +2 mpg (25%) | Typical for its type |
How the Lagonda changed over the years
The Lagonda peaked in 1989 at 9 mpg (8 city, 10 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1985 at 8 — 1 mpg apart, or $533 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 8 / 10 | 1 | $4,267 | |
| 1988 | 8 / 10 | 1 | $4,267 | |
| 1987 | 8 / 10 | 1 | $4,267 | |
| 1985 | 7 / 9 | 1 | $4,800 | |
| 1984 | 8 / 10 | 1 | $4,267 |
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How we count
This page rests on 5 EPA ratings of the Aston Martin Lagonda — 1 engine across 1984–1989. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $7,080. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda get?
9 mpg combined, 8 city and 10 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1984 the Lagonda has averaged 8.8 mpg.
Is the 1989 Lagonda more efficient than the 1988?
About the same: 9 against 9 mpg combined.
Which Lagonda year has the best gas mileage?
The 1989, at 9 mpg combined (8 city, 10 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
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