Aston Martin DB12 V8 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Aston Martin DB12 V8 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 2024 to 2027. Across those years its best rated version returned 17 mpg (2024) and its thirstiest returned 17 mpg (2024). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #27 of 34 (21th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2025 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #25 of 31 (20th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2026 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #28 of 31 (10th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2027 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #3 of 8 (71th 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 DB12 V8 placed highest in 2027 at #3 of 8, and lowest in 2026 at #28 of 31. It spent 1 of its 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 4.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 15 | 22 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 507 | 3/10 |
| 2026 | 4.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 15 | 22 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 507 | 3/10 |
| 2025 | 4.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 15 | 22 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 507 | 3/10 |
| 2024 | 4.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 15 | 22 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 507 | 3/10 |
What DB12 V8 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2027 Aston Martin DB12 V8 burns 676 to 676 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 | $2,029 | $2,029 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,368 | $2,368 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,706 | $2,706 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2027 model year is $4,550 to $4,550 a year in fuel, or $11,500 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 17 mpg the Aston Martin DB12 V8 is 4 mpg below the median, which is worth about $451 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.