Aston Martin DB7 Volante MPG by year — every rating on record
The Aston Martin DB7 Volante has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 1997 to 1998. Across those years its best rated version returned 15 mpg (1997) and its thirstiest returned 15 mpg (1997). The EPA record holds 4 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Two Seaters.
In the EPA record this nameplate also appears as DB7 Volante and DB7 Coupe. The figures below cover every one of them.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 2 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #11 of 13 (17th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 1998 | 2 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #9 of 16 (47th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Aston Martin DB7 Volante placed highest in 1998 at #9 of 16, and lowest in 1997 at #11 of 13. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | ASTON-DB7, supercharged | 13 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1998 | 3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | ASTON-DB7, supercharged | 12 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1997 | 3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) ASTON-DB7 (FFS) | 13 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1997 | 3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) ASTON-DB7 (FFS) | 12 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
What DB7 Volante fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1998 Aston Martin DB7 Volante burns 767 to 767 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 | $2,300 | $2,300 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,683 | $2,683 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,067 | $3,067 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1998 model year is $5,150 to $5,150 a year in fuel, or $14,500 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 15 mpg the Aston Martin DB7 Volante is 6 mpg below the median, which is worth about $767 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.