The Aston Martin Volante does 11.9 mpg combined (10.2 city, 15.1 highway), which works out to about $3,227 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 16 mpg while 5.3L 8-cyl does 9.5 — a difference of $1,642 a year. Against other V8 cars it sits below the average of 16.1 mpg.
Every Aston Martin Volante engine, compared
Gas mileage on the Aston Martin Volante ranges from 16 down to 9.5 depending on which engine sits under the bonnet — a spread of $1,642 a year across 4 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 | 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
The Aston Martin Volante burns a gallon every 11.9 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 1008 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.269 |
| Fuel per year | $3,227 |
| Fuel over five years | $16,135 |
| Against other V8 cars | +$842 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $6,200 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Aston Martin Volante gives up 4.9 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 15.1 out there against 10.2 in town, a 48% drop worth $1,222 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 | 10.2 mpg | $3,765 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 15.1 mpg | $2,543 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +4.9 mpg (48%) | 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. The 2026 car does 16. 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 | 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 $6,200. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Aston Martin Volante get?
11.9 mpg combined on average — 10.2 in the city and 15.1 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 1984–2026.
How much does a Aston Martin Volante cost in fuel per year?
About $3,227 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $16,135 over five years, or 0.269 dollars a mile.
Which Volante engine is the most economical?
The 5.2L 12-cyl at 16 mpg, against 9.5 for the 5.3L 8-cyl — a difference of about $1,642 a year.
Is the Volante 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 Volante 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 Volante is $6,200 against the $3,227 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the 16 and 8 mpg versions of this car is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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