Aston Martin DB-7 Vantage Coupe MPG by year — every rating on record
The Aston Martin DB-7 Vantage Coupe has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2000 to 2003. Across those years its best rated version returned 13 mpg (2003) and its thirstiest returned 12 mpg (2000). The EPA record holds 4 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Minicompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2 | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | #11 of 12 (9th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2003 | 2 | 13 mpg | 12 mpg | #22 of 26 (16th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Aston Martin DB-7 Vantage Coupe placed highest in 2000 at #11 of 12, and lowest in 2003 at #22 of 26. It spent 0 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 4 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5.9L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | GUZZLER | 10 | 17 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $6,450 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 2003 | 5.9L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | GUZZLER | 11 | 18 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 2000 | 5.9L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | GUZZLER | 10 | 17 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $6,450 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 2000 | 5.9L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | GUZZLER | 10 | 17 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $6,450 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 → 2003 | 12 → 13 mpg | +1 mpg | 885 gal |
What DB-7 Vantage Coupe fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2003 Aston Martin DB-7 Vantage Coupe burns 885 to 958 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $2,654 | $2,875 | $221 |
| $3.50/gal | $3,096 | $3,354 | $258 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,538 | $3,833 | $295 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2003 model year is $5,950 to $6,450 a year in fuel, or $18,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Minicompact Cars
Across the 153 nameplates EPA classifies as Minicompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 13 mpg the Aston Martin DB-7 Vantage Coupe is 8 mpg below the median, which is worth about $1,179 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Minicompact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Aston Martin nameplates
Every Aston Martin model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.