Against 266 other V8 cars rated 2017–2019, the Rapide sits right on their 17.4 mpg average. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2010, the 6L 12-cyl (2015–2019), does 17 mpg and the thirstiest, the 5.9L 12-cyl (2010–2014), 15: $301 a year apart.
Every Aston Martin Rapide engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6L 12-cyl | 14 / 21 | 2015–2019 | $2,259 | |
| 5.9L 12-cyl | 13 / 19 | 2010–2014 | $2,560 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2019) | $0.188 |
| Fuel per year | $2,259 |
| Fuel over five years | $11,295 |
| Against other V8 cars, 2017–2019 | +$52 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $4,817 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2019 Aston Martin Rapide gives up 7 mpg in town: 21 on the highway against 14 in the city, $914 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2019) | 14 mpg | $2,743 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 21 mpg | $1,829 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 mpg (50%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Rapide changed over the years
The Rapide peaked in 2019 at 17 mpg (14 city, 21 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2014 at 15 — 2 mpg apart, or $301 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 14 / 21 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2018 | 14 / 21 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2017 | 14 / 21 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2016 | 14 / 21 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2015 | 14 / 21 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2014 | 13 / 19 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2012 | 13 / 19 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2011 | 13 / 19 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2010 | 13 / 19 | 1 | $2,560 |
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How we count
This page rests on 9 EPA ratings of the Aston Martin Rapide — 2 engines across 2010–2019. 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 $4,817. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2019 Aston Martin Rapide get?
17 mpg combined, 14 city and 21 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2010 the Rapide has averaged 16.1 mpg.
Is the 2019 Rapide more efficient than the 2018?
About the same: 17 against 17 mpg combined.
Which Rapide year has the best gas mileage?
The 2019, at 17 mpg combined (14 city, 21 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
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