- Newest year: 2003
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2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 MPG & Fuel Cost
2 configurations · 11–12 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 2 of 10 two-seater configurations, MY2003. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 at a glance
The 2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 has 2 configurations in the EPA database, rated 11–12 MPG combined. The most efficient is the DB AR1 5.9L 12-cyl RWD at 12 MPG, which costs about $6,700 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $6,700 to $7,310, a $610 difference. The DB AR1 5.9L 12-cyl RWD costs less to fuel than 2 of 10 two-seater configurations rated for MY2003 (class median $4,460 a year).
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
What the 2003 DB AR1 5.9L 12-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$558
$6,700 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$11.17
Per 100 miles
$44.67
Five years
$33,500
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the two-seater median
$2,240more a year
Class median $4,460 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 AR1 MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB AR1 5.9L 12-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd (Most efficient) | 5.9L 12-cyl | RWD | 10 | 17 | 12 | $6,700 |
| DB AR1 5.9L 12-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 5.9L 12-cyl | RWD | 9 | 16 | 11 | $7,310 |
2 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 DB AR1 5.9L 12-cyl RWD: $7,980 in California and $5,810 in Texas, a $2,170 difference.
- California $7,980
- Washington $7,510
- New York $6,610
- Florida $6,110
- Texas $5,810
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2003 two-seater models.
Generations
- 2003
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 get?
EPA rates the 2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 at 11–12 MPG combined across 2 configurations. The most efficient, the DB AR1 5.9L 12-cyl RWD, is rated 12 MPG combined (10 city / 17 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the DB AR1 5.9L 12-cyl RWD costs about $6,700 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $6,700–$7,310 a year. That is a $610 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 100 miles?
About $44.67 per 100 miles for the DB AR1 5.9L 12-cyl RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $44.67 and $48.73 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The DB AR1 5.9L 12-cyl RWD is rated 10 city and 17 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 compare with other two-seater configurations?
The DB AR1 5.9L 12-cyl RWD costs about $6,700 a year to fuel, $2,240 more than the class median of $4,460, and less than 2 of 10 two-seater configurations. The comparison covers all 53 rated two-seater configurations for MY2003, not weighted by sales.