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2003 Aston Martin DB-7 Vantage MPG & Fuel Cost
4 configurations · 12–13 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Among the costliest small car configurations to fuel, MY2003. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2003 Aston Martin DB-7 Vantage at a glance
The 2003 Aston Martin DB-7 Vantage has 4 configurations in the EPA database, rated 12–13 MPG combined. The most efficient is the Coupe 5.9L 12-cyl RWD at 13 MPG, which costs about $6,180 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $6,180 to $6,700, a $520 difference. The Coupe 5.9L 12-cyl RWD is among the costliest small car configurations to fuel for MY2003 (class median $3,490 a year).
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
What the 2003 Coupe 5.9L 12-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$515
$6,180 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$10.30
Per 100 miles
$41.20
Five years
$30,900
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$2,690more a year
Class median $3,490 a year, MY2003
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2003 Aston Martin DB-7 Vantage MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coupe 5.9L 12-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd (Most efficient) | 5.9L 12-cyl | RWD | 11 | 18 | 13 | $6,180 |
| Coupe 5.9L 12-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 5.9L 12-cyl | RWD | 10 | 17 | 12 | $6,700 |
| Volante 5.9L 12-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd | 5.9L 12-cyl | RWD | 10 | 17 | 12 | $6,700 |
| Volante 5.9L 12-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 5.9L 12-cyl | RWD | 10 | 17 | 12 | $6,700 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Coupe 5.9L 12-cyl RWD: $7,370 in California and $5,360 in Texas, a $2,010 difference.
- California $7,370
- Washington $6,930
- New York $6,100
- Florida $5,640
- Texas $5,360
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2003 small car models.
Generations
- 2000
- 2003
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2003 Aston Martin DB-7 Vantage compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2000 Aston Martin DB-7 Vantage) is rated 12 MPG combined and costs $6,700 a year to fuel; the 2003 model is rated 12–13 MPG and costs $6,180–$6,700 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2003 Aston Martin DB-7 Vantage get?
EPA rates the 2003 Aston Martin DB-7 Vantage at 12–13 MPG combined across 4 configurations. The most efficient, the Coupe 5.9L 12-cyl RWD, is rated 13 MPG combined (11 city / 18 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2003 Aston Martin DB-7 Vantage per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Coupe 5.9L 12-cyl RWD costs about $6,180 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $6,180–$6,700 a year. That is a $520 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2003 Aston Martin DB-7 Vantage 100 miles?
About $41.20 per 100 miles for the Coupe 5.9L 12-cyl RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $41.20 and $44.67 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2003 Aston Martin DB-7 Vantage more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Coupe 5.9L 12-cyl RWD is rated 11 city and 18 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2003 Aston Martin DB-7 Vantage compare with other small car configurations?
The Coupe 5.9L 12-cyl RWD costs about $6,180 a year to fuel, $2,690 more than the class median of $3,490, and less than 0 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 349 rated small car configurations for MY2003, not weighted by sales.