Aston Martin DB9 — the model line, not this exact trim. Photo: Calreyn88 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

2008 Aston Martin DB9 Volante

Aston Martin · Rear-Wheel Drive · 5.9 L 12-cyl

See it on fueleconomy.gov

Model year2008

Combined MPG12

City MPG10

Highway MPG16

Annual fuel cost$6,850

Against the 196 aston Martin cars

Combined MPG 12 MPGbest 21 · avg 14

Annual fuel cost $6,850best $3,900 · avg $5,805

Bars are scaled to the best in the list; the mark shows the list average. Lower is better for fuel cost; higher is better for the rest. All figures are the EPA's.

Summary

The 2008 Aston Martin DB9 Volante is a gasoline-powered car with rear-wheel drive, a 5.9 L 12-cylinder engine and a 6-speed manual transmission. The EPA classifies it as a Minicompact Car. It returns 10 MPG in the city and 16 MPG on the highway, for 12 MPG combined. Its listed annual fuel cost is $6,850, and tailpipe CO2 is 740.58 grams per mile. Buyers comparing cars can consider these figures when weighing fuel use and the listed yearly expense alongside the DB9 Volante’s engine and drivetrain configuration. The official fuel-economy listing is available at https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/noframes/24767.shtml.

Who it is for

It may suit buyers seeking a rear-wheel-drive car with a 12-cylinder engine and manual transmission. Its MPG and annual fuel cost figures are relevant to running-cost comparisons.

What is good

Rear-wheel drive
5.9 L 12-cylinder engine
6-speed manual transmission
16 MPG highway

What to know first

10 MPG city
12 MPG combined
Annual fuel cost listed at $6,850

Verdict

The 2008 Aston Martin DB9 Volante has a 5.9 L 12-cylinder engine, rear-wheel drive and a 6-speed manual. Its combined rating is 12 MPG, and its listed annual fuel cost is $6,850.