Against 145 other V8 cars rated 2024–2026, the Volante sits right on their 16.5 mpg average. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 1984, the 5.2L 12-cyl (2026), does 16 mpg and the thirstiest, the 5.3L 8-cyl (1984–1993), 9.5: $1,642 a year apart.
Every Aston Martin Volante engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2L 12-cyl | 13 / 20 | 2026–2026 | $2,400 | |
| 3.2L 6-cyl | 13 / 19 | 1997–1998 | $2,560 | |
| 5.9L 12-cyl | 10.7 / 17 | 2000–2008 | $3,024 | |
| 5.3L 8-cyl | 8.3 / 11 | 1984–1993 | $4,042 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2026) | $0.200 |
| Fuel per year | $2,400 |
| Fuel over five years | $12,000 |
| Against other V8 cars, 2024–2026 | +$73 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $6,227 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2026 Aston Martin Volante gives up 7 mpg in town: 20 on the highway against 13 in the city, $1,034 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2026) | 13 mpg | $2,954 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 20 mpg | $1,920 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 mpg (54%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Volante changed over the years
The Volante peaked in 2026 at 16 mpg (13 city, 20 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1985 at 8 — 8 mpg apart, or $2,400 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 / 20 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2008 | 11 / 17 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 2007 | 11 / 17 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 2006 | 11 / 17 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 2005 | 11 / 17 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 2003 | 10 / 17 | 1 | $3,200 | |
| 2000 | 10 / 17 | 1 | $3,200 | |
| 1998 | 13 / 19 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 1997 | 13 / 19 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 1993 | 11 / 16 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 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 15 EPA ratings of the Aston Martin Volante — 4 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 $6,227. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2026 Aston Martin Volante get?
16 mpg combined, 13 city and 20 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1984 the Volante has averaged 11.9 mpg.
Which Volante year has the best gas mileage?
The 2026, at 16 mpg combined (13 city, 20 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
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