V8 Vantage real world mpg
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I used to get around 14-15mpg out of my 4.7 V8V, which dropped to more like 10mpg out of the V12V and now perhaps 11-12 mpg out of the V12VS.
I really wouldn't let it bother you because a) its worth every single penny in smiles per miles, and b) the cost of petrol compared to other running costs is insignificant really.
If the cost of the petrol is putting you off, then in all honesty it probably isn't the car for you.
I really wouldn't let it bother you because a) its worth every single penny in smiles per miles, and b) the cost of petrol compared to other running costs is insignificant really.
If the cost of the petrol is putting you off, then in all honesty it probably isn't the car for you.
bogie said:
I used to commute in my 4.3, over 80k miles, the average from the fuel computer would show 18-20mpg most of the time. Cruising at 70-80mph on the motorway you can get 25mpg easy enough. All the stop/start of city driving soon drops that down though.
I get the 18 to 20 now in my 4.3 but never got close to the 25 ...... I would love to know how this is achieved especially on A and B roads as OP states.Edited by BiggaJ on Thursday 14th October 06:01
Mine is a 4.7S with tubular manifolds so may be a little more efficient than a standard 4.3 but still the simple answer is that it completely depends on how you drive it.
My average currently reads 20.4 mpg which represents a mix of a couple of commutes (7 miles in moderate traffic) a month, the odd airport run (45 miles dual carriageway each way) and early Sunday morning SCD drives when most gear changes are at the redline. Track use tends to give about 7mpg so that can be considered about the lowest possible.
I suspect Adam's commute is in heavy traffic because his figures are pretty low.
In summary, If you're in free-ish flowing traffic and don't have your foot to the floor all the time then high teens to 20 is achievable. I also agree that if you sat on a motorway at 75mph you would see 25mpg or even more.
My average currently reads 20.4 mpg which represents a mix of a couple of commutes (7 miles in moderate traffic) a month, the odd airport run (45 miles dual carriageway each way) and early Sunday morning SCD drives when most gear changes are at the redline. Track use tends to give about 7mpg so that can be considered about the lowest possible.
I suspect Adam's commute is in heavy traffic because his figures are pretty low.
In summary, If you're in free-ish flowing traffic and don't have your foot to the floor all the time then high teens to 20 is achievable. I also agree that if you sat on a motorway at 75mph you would see 25mpg or even more.
BiggaJ said:
I've never seen 25mpg on my read out sat at a steady 70 on the motorway, I have done a few trips up the M40 tends to see very few hold ups, M6 toll on to M6 going to see family in Manchester. I tend not to speed in either of my cars.
I think the 4.7 is supposed to be a bit more efficient than the 4.3 and maybe my exhaust/manifolds/cats add more efficiency than I think but if I sit on a flat motorway with cruise set at 70mph it would read at least 25mph. I’ll try to do it in the next few days and post again. BiggaJ said:
I've never seen 25mpg on my read out sat at a steady 70 on the motorway, I have done a few trips up the M40 tends to see very few hold ups, M6 toll on to M6 going to see family in Manchester. I tend not to speed in either of my cars.
Brim the tank, drive at 70mph for 100 miles and brim tank again, work out how many litres you used, dont trust the fuel computer readout. You wont get average 25mpg on A/B roads.
18-20mpg is a fair average, down to low teens for B road fun...I have seen 8mpg on the autobahn at 150mph.
Edited by bogie on Thursday 14th October 09:44
Using the car's computer my 4.7 SSII consistently returns between 20 and 21 mpg.
I don't drive it slowly, I'm not a complete hooligan (honest, Officer) but can't claim to drive like BiggaJ. I use the paddles and "Sport" mode all of the time and usually shift at around 5,000 or 6,000 if I'm pressing on, very infrequently get close to redline (hardly necessary on UK roads) and if I'm trickling along in traffic will short-shift to keep the car just above 2,000 rpm. I use a mixture of country lanes, local villages and some dual-carriageway/motorway blasts at or around the legal limt.
I don't drive it slowly, I'm not a complete hooligan (honest, Officer) but can't claim to drive like BiggaJ. I use the paddles and "Sport" mode all of the time and usually shift at around 5,000 or 6,000 if I'm pressing on, very infrequently get close to redline (hardly necessary on UK roads) and if I'm trickling along in traffic will short-shift to keep the car just above 2,000 rpm. I use a mixture of country lanes, local villages and some dual-carriageway/motorway blasts at or around the legal limt.
LTP said:
Using the car's computer my 4.7 SSII consistently returns between 20 and 21 mpg.
I don't drive it slowly, I'm not a complete hooligan (honest, Officer) but can't claim to drive like BiggaJ. I use the paddles and "Sport" mode all of the time and usually shift at around 5,000 or 6,000 if I'm pressing on, very infrequently get close to redline (hardly necessary on UK roads) and if I'm trickling along in traffic will short-shift to keep the car just above 2,000 rpm. I use a mixture of country lanes, local villages and some dual-carriageway/motorway blasts at or around the legal limt.
Ha ha, don't get me wrong, when driving along nice flowing roads I enjoy the cars power/handling when it's safe to do so.I don't drive it slowly, I'm not a complete hooligan (honest, Officer) but can't claim to drive like BiggaJ. I use the paddles and "Sport" mode all of the time and usually shift at around 5,000 or 6,000 if I'm pressing on, very infrequently get close to redline (hardly necessary on UK roads) and if I'm trickling along in traffic will short-shift to keep the car just above 2,000 rpm. I use a mixture of country lanes, local villages and some dual-carriageway/motorway blasts at or around the legal limt.
However, if I'm in for a long motorway cruise I see no reason to be pegging along doing 80 or 90 and much rather sit at 70-75 and relax. Even when doing this I've never seen north or 20mpg on the cars readout. Mine has been mapped, has high flow cats, GT4 filters, lightened flywheel etc.
Granted as Bogie said if I could be bothered to work out the average using the method he says (as I do with my company car) then I may be proven wrong.
They are crap around town. Like even crapper than usual. I usually see somewhere around the 8-10mpg in this scenario.
They aren’t actually too bad on the motorway. I have seen averages of sort of 24/27mpg on a gentle run in my 4.7.
Usually more like 20/21 overall though.
I did a trip from Kent to Swindon and then across to Caffeine and Machine last weekend. And had to refuel three times! It really depends on how you drive and if there’s traffic. Driven gently they’re okay and half sensible. I was out with a few mates, lambo hurracan, amg Mercedes, Porsche turbo etc and my Aston was by far the worst on fuel.
They aren’t actually too bad on the motorway. I have seen averages of sort of 24/27mpg on a gentle run in my 4.7.
Usually more like 20/21 overall though.
I did a trip from Kent to Swindon and then across to Caffeine and Machine last weekend. And had to refuel three times! It really depends on how you drive and if there’s traffic. Driven gently they’re okay and half sensible. I was out with a few mates, lambo hurracan, amg Mercedes, Porsche turbo etc and my Aston was by far the worst on fuel.
Edited by Finding Neutral on Friday 15th October 12:40
Edited by Finding Neutral on Friday 15th October 12:42
I have a friend who is obsessed by fuel consumption and even refuses to use the air conditioning. Bit sniffy sometimes.
However he seems unaware that depreciation is costing him £10,000 p.a. !
I enjoy ever mile in my Aston Martin, sometimes purposely taking the long route.
Don't know what the fuel consumption is, but I do know the (cat adjusted) exhaust sound is magnificent.
t to the point that if you drilled a hole in the tank it wouldn’t be noticeable.Let’s look at the maths (coz that’s the correct word)
10,000 miles at 15 mpg and £6 gallon will cost you £4,000
10,000 miles at 20 mpg and £6 gallon will cost you £3,000
10,000 miles at 25mpg and £6 gallon will cost you £2,400
I’ve done approx 1,000 miles in my V8V in 2 years.
Some things need putting in perspective.
To my mind the looks of the Vantage over any other car knock the odd £500 or do fuel cost differential into the proverbial cocked hat.
10,000 miles at 15 mpg and £6 gallon will cost you £4,000
10,000 miles at 20 mpg and £6 gallon will cost you £3,000
10,000 miles at 25mpg and £6 gallon will cost you £2,400
I’ve done approx 1,000 miles in my V8V in 2 years.
Some things need putting in perspective.
To my mind the looks of the Vantage over any other car knock the odd £500 or do fuel cost differential into the proverbial cocked hat.
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