The Aston Martin Vantage does 15 mpg combined (13.1 city, 18.7 highway), which works out to about $2,560 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Engine choice matters more than you'd think: 4L 8-cyl does 19.6 mpg while 5.3L 8-cyl does 8.8 — a difference of $2,405 a year. Against other V8 cars it sits below the average of 16.1 mpg.
Every Aston Martin Vantage engine, compared
Gas mileage on the Aston Martin Vantage ranges from 19.6 down to 8.8 depending on which engine sits under the bonnet — a spread of $2,405 a year across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4L 8-cyl | 17.1 / 23.6 | 2019–2026 | $1,959 | |
| 4.7L 8-cyl | 13.9 / 20.4 | 2009–2016 | $2,415 | |
| 4.3L 8-cyl | 12.3 / 18.7 | 2006–2008 | $2,612 | |
| 6L 12-cyl | 12 / 18 | 2017–2017 | $2,743 | |
| 5.9L 12-cyl | 10.5 / 17.5 | 2000–2003 | $3,072 | |
| 5.3L 8-cyl | 7.8 / 10 | 1984–1989 | $4,364 |
What that actually costs
The Aston Martin Vantage burns a gallon every 15 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 800 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.213 |
| Fuel per year | $2,560 |
| Fuel over five years | $12,800 |
| Against other V8 cars | +$175 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $5,210 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Aston Martin Vantage gives up 5.6 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 18.7 out there against 13.1 in town, a 43% drop worth $878 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 | 13.1 mpg | $2,931 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 18.7 mpg | $2,053 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +5.6 mpg (43%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Vantage changed over the years
The Vantage peaked in 2019 at 21 mpg (18 city, 25 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1985 at 8 — 13 mpg apart, or $2,971 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2026 car does 18. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2025 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2023 | 18 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2022 | 18 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2021 | 18 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2020 | 18 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2019 | 18 / 25 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2017 | 12 / 18 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2016 | 14 / 21 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2015 | 14 / 21 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2014 | 14 / 21 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2013 | 14 / 21 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2012 | 14 / 20 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2011 | 14 / 20 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2010 | 14 / 20 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2009 | 13 / 19 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2008 | 13 / 20 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2007 | 12 / 19 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2006 | 12 / 17 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2003 | 11 / 18 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 2000 | 10 / 17 | 1 | $3,200 | |
| 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 / 11 | 1 | $4,267 |
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How we count
This page rests on 26 EPA ratings of the Aston Martin Vantage — 6 engines across 1984–2026. 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 $5,210. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Aston Martin Vantage get?
15 mpg combined on average — 13.1 in the city and 18.7 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 1984–2026.
How much does a Aston Martin Vantage cost in fuel per year?
About $2,560 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $12,800 over five years, or 0.213 dollars a mile.
Which Vantage engine is the most economical?
The 4L 8-cyl at 19.6 mpg, against 8.8 for the 5.3L 8-cyl — a difference of about $2,405 a year.
Is the Vantage 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 Vantage 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 Vantage is $5,210 against the $2,560 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the 21 and 8 mpg versions of this car is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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