Aston Martin Vantage S MPG by year — every rating on record
The Aston Martin Vantage S has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 2011 to 2017. Across those years its best rated version returned 16 mpg (2011) and its thirstiest returned 12 mpg (2017). The EPA record holds 14 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Two Seaters.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #27 of 42 (37th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2012 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #31 of 44 (30th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2013 | 2 | 16 mpg | 15 mpg | #31 of 43 (29th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2014 | 2 | 16 mpg | 15 mpg | #41 of 58 (30th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2015 | 3 | 16 mpg | 14 mpg | #48 of 60 (20th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2016 | 3 | 16 mpg | 14 mpg | #46 of 54 (15th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2017 | 2 | 14 mpg | 12 mpg | #39 of 47 (17th 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 Vantage S placed highest in 2011 at #27 of 42, and lowest in 2015 at #48 of 60. It spent 0 of its 7 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6.0L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 7-spd Premium | 6.0L 12-cyl | 10 | 16 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $6,450 | 724 | 1/10 |
| 2017 | 6.0L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) Premium | 6.0L 12-cyl | 12 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 624 | 1/10 |
| 2016 | 6.0L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) Premium | 6.0L 12-cyl | 12 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 624 | 2/10 |
| 2016 | 4.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 4.7L 8-cyl | 13 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 579 | 2/10 |
| 2016 | 4.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) Premium | 4.7L 8-cyl | 14 | 21 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 550 | 3/10 |
| 2015 | 6.0L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) Premium | 6.0L 12-cyl | 12 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 624 | 2/10 |
| 2015 | 4.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 4.7L 8-cyl | 13 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 579 | 3/10 |
| 2015 | 4.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) Premium | 4.7L 8-cyl | 14 | 21 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 550 | 3/10 |
| 2014 | 4.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 4.7L 8-cyl | 13 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 579 | 2/10 |
| 2014 | 4.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) Premium | 4.7L 8-cyl | 14 | 21 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 550 | 3/10 |
| 2013 | 4.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 4.7L 8-cyl, start-stop | 13 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 579 | 3/10 |
| 2013 | 4.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) Premium | 4.7L 8-cyl | 14 | 21 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 550 | 3/10 |
| 2012 | 4.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) Premium | 4.7L 8-cyl | 14 | 21 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 2011 | 4.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) Premium | 4.7L 8-cyl, start-stop | 14 | 21 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 → 2017 | 16 → 14 mpg | -2 mpg | 821 gal |
What Vantage S fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2017 Aston Martin Vantage S burns 821 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 | $2,464 | $2,875 | $411 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,875 | $3,354 | $479 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,286 | $3,833 | $548 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2017 model year is $5,550 to $6,450 a year in fuel, or $16,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Two Seaters
Across the 263 nameplates EPA classifies as Two Seaters, the median best combined rating is 18 mpg. At 14 mpg the Aston Martin Vantage S is 4 mpg below the median, which is worth about $639 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Two Seaters 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.