Aston Martin Virage Saloon MPG by year — every rating on record
The Aston Martin Virage Saloon has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 1991 to 1992. Across those years its best rated version returned 13 mpg (1991) and its thirstiest returned 12 mpg (1991). The EPA record holds 4 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Subcompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 13 mpg | 12 mpg | #69 of 73 (6th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 1992 | 2 | 13 mpg | 12 mpg | #64 of 69 (7th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact 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 Virage Saloon placed highest in 1992 at #64 of 69, and lowest in 1991 at #69 of 73. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 10 | 14 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $6,450 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 1992 | 5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 11 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1991 | 5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 10 | 14 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $6,450 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 1991 | 5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 11 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
What Virage Saloon fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1992 Aston Martin Virage Saloon 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 1992 model year is $5,950 to $6,450 a year in fuel, or $21,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Subcompact Cars
Across the 461 nameplates EPA classifies as Subcompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 24 mpg. At 13 mpg the Aston Martin Virage Saloon is 11 mpg below the median, which is worth about $1,419 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Subcompact 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.