2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2003 Aston Martin DB AR1.

The 2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 has 2 model options: Automatic 5-spd 12-cyl, 5.9 L and Manual 6-spd 12-cyl, 5.9 L.

The 2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 Automatic 5-spd 12-cyl, 5.9 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

The 2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 Manual 6-spd 12-cyl, 5.9 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 is 12 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 5-spd 12-cyl, 5.9 L121017
Manual 6-spd 12-cyl, 5.9 L11916

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2003 Aston Martin DB AR1?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 is $6,425.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $20,625 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 5-spd 12-cyl, 5.9 L$6,150spend $19,250 more
Manual 6-spd 12-cyl, 5.9 L$6,700spend $22,000 more

The 2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 is also subject to the Gas Guzzler Tax, which is a federal tax on vehicles that has a combined MPG of less than 22.5.

The tables below show how much you can expect to pay in Gas Guzzler taxes.

Model OptionGas Guzzler Tax
Automatic 5-spd 12-cyl, 5.9 L$7,700
Model OptionGas Guzzler Tax
Manual 6-spd 12-cyl, 5.9 L$7,700

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 will consume in one year is 26 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 5-spd 12-cyl, 5.9 L25
Manual 6-spd 12-cyl, 5.9 L27

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 Emit?

The 2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 2003 Aston Martin DB AR1.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 model options.

Automatic 5-spd 12-cyl, 5.9 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 Automatic 5-spd 12-cyl, 5.9 L:

City MPG10
Highway MPG17
Combined MPG12
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $19,250
Gas Guzzler Tax$7,700
Fuel Cost$6,150
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum25
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders12
Displacement5.9
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
Vehicle ClassTwo Seaters
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 6-spd 12-cyl, 5.9 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 Manual 6-spd 12-cyl, 5.9 L:

City MPG9
Highway MPG16
Combined MPG11
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $22,000
Gas Guzzler Tax$7,700
Fuel Cost$6,700
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum27
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders12
Displacement5.9
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassTwo Seaters
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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