The Aston Martin V12 does 15.2 mpg combined (12.9 city, 19.4 highway), which works out to about $2,526 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Engine choice matters more than you'd think: 5.2L 12-cyl does 17.4 mpg while 5.9L 12-cyl does 12.6 — a difference of $841 a year. Against other V8 cars it sits below the average of 16.1 mpg.
Every Aston Martin V12 engine, compared
Gas mileage on the Aston Martin V12 ranges from 17.4 down to 12.6 depending on which engine sits under the bonnet — a spread of $841 a year across 3 versions of the same car. Picking the right one often saves more fuel than picking a different car altogether. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2L 12-cyl | 14.7 / 21.7 | 2017–2023 | $2,207 | |
| 6L 12-cyl | 12 / 18 | 2015–2016 | $2,743 | |
| 5.9L 12-cyl | 10.6 / 16.8 | 2004–2012 | $3,048 |
What that actually costs
The Aston Martin V12 burns a gallon every 15.2 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 789 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.211 |
| Fuel per year | $2,526 |
| Fuel over five years | $12,630 |
| Against other V8 cars | +$141 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $5,161 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Aston Martin V12 gives up 6.5 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 19.4 out there against 12.9 in town, a 50% drop worth $998 a year. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 12.9 mpg | $2,977 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 19.4 mpg | $1,979 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6.5 mpg (50%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the V12 changed over the years
The V12 peaked in 2021 at 18 mpg (15 city, 22 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2006 at 12 — 6 mpg apart, or $1,067 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2023 car does 17. Jumps usually mark a new generation or a new engine; dips often mean a heavier body or added all-wheel drive.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14 / 22 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2022 | 14 / 22 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2021 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2020 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2019 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2018 | 15 / 21 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2017 | 15 / 21 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2016 | 12 / 18 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2015 | 12 / 18 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2012 | 11 / 17 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 2011 | 11 / 17 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 2006 | 10 / 16 | 1 | $3,200 | |
| 2005 | 10 / 16 | 1 | $3,200 | |
| 2004 | 11 / 18 | 1 | $2,954 |
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How we count
This page rests on 14 EPA ratings of the Aston Martin V12 — 3 engines across 2004–2023. 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 $5,161. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Aston Martin V12 get?
15.2 mpg combined on average — 12.9 in the city and 19.4 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2004–2023.
How much does a Aston Martin V12 cost in fuel per year?
About $2,526 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $12,630 over five years, or 0.211 dollars a mile.
Which V12 engine is the most economical?
The 5.2L 12-cyl at 17.4 mpg, against 12.6 for the 5.9L 12-cyl — a difference of about $841 a year.
Is the V12 good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other V8 cars it sits below the average of 16.1 mpg, computed across 3323 ratings.
Are these real-world V12 figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Aston Martin V12 is $5,161 against the $2,526 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the 18 and 12 mpg versions of this car is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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