2012 Aston Martin DBS MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2012 Aston Martin DBS.

The 2012 Aston Martin DBS has 2 model options: Automatic (S6) 12-cyl, 5.9 L and Manual 6-spd 12-cyl, 5.9 L.

The 2012 Aston Martin DBS Automatic (S6) 12-cyl, 5.9 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Minicompact Cars car class.

The 2012 Aston Martin DBS Manual 6-spd 12-cyl, 5.9 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Minicompact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2012 Aston Martin DBS Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2012 Aston Martin DBS is 14 miles per gallon.

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

Model Option Combined MPG City MPG Highway MPG
Automatic (S6) 12-cyl, 5.9 L 14 12 18
Manual 6-spd 12-cyl, 5.9 L 13 11 17

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2012 Aston Martin DBS?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2012 Aston Martin DBS is $5,500.

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 2012 Aston Martin DBS to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $16,000 more on fuel.

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

Model Option Fuel Cost 5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic (S6) 12-cyl, 5.9 L $5,300 spend $15,000 more
Manual 6-spd 12-cyl, 5.9 L $5,700 spend $17,000 more

The 2012 Aston Martin DBS 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 Option Gas Guzzler Tax
Automatic (S6) 12-cyl, 5.9 L $5,400
Model Option Gas Guzzler Tax
Manual 6-spd 12-cyl, 5.9 L $6,400

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2012 Aston Martin DBS Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2012 Aston Martin DBS will consume in one year is 22 barrels.

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

Model Option Barrels
Automatic (S6) 12-cyl, 5.9 L 21
Manual 6-spd 12-cyl, 5.9 L 23

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2012 Aston Martin DBS model options.

Automatic (S6) 12-cyl, 5.9 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2012 Aston Martin DBS Automatic (S6) 12-cyl, 5.9 L:

City MPG 12
Highway MPG 18
Combined MPG 14
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $15,000
Gas Guzzler Tax $7,700
Fuel Cost $5,300
Fuel Type 1 Premium
Barrels of Petroleum 21
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 12
Transmission Automatic (S6)
Vehicle Class Minicompact Cars
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 2012 Aston Martin DBS Manual 6-spd 12-cyl, 5.9 L:

City MPG 11
Highway MPG 17
Combined MPG 13
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $17,000
Gas Guzzler Tax $7,700
Fuel Cost $5,700
Fuel Type 1 Premium
Barrels of Petroleum 23
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 12
Transmission Manual 6-spd
Vehicle Class Minicompact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Disclaimer

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