Aston Martin Rapide
9 model years from 2010 to 2019, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2010–2019
- Class
- Subcompact Cars
- Latest engines
- 6.0L 12-cyl
- Best MPG
- 15–17 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 5 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2012 (1)
- Fewest problems
- 2019
- Interest
- 4,261 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2019 Rapide in brief
The 2019 Aston Martin Rapide is a subcompact car offered with a 6.0L 12-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 198 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 118-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,387 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 17 MPG combined (14 city / 21 highway), 28% worse than the 2019 subcompact car average of 23.5 MPG, for an estimated $4,850 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Aston Martin Rapide has 9 model years in our data, from 2010 to 2019.
Its most efficient year was 2019 at 17 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 15 to 17 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the fuel system, gasoline (1), electrical system (1), engine (1).
Buying used? 2019 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2015 is the year to avoid.
2014 has the most recalls (5); all years together count 5 campaigns and 1 owner complaints.
How the 2010 Rapide compares
The 2010 Aston Martin Rapide is a subcompact car offered with a 5.9L 12-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 15 MPG combined (13 city / 19 highway), 32% worse than the 2010 subcompact car average of 22 MPG, for an estimated $5,500 a year in fuel.
About the Aston Martin Rapide
The Aston Martin Rapide is an executive saloon car that was produced by the British carmaker Aston Martin from 2010 until 2020. Aston Martin began development of the Rapide in 2005 as the company's first series produced four-door automobile. The initial design was completed in about seven weeks by Marek Reichman. After more than four months of development, a prototype was completed and displayed at the 2006 North American International Auto Show. The production version of the Rapide debuted at the 2009 International Motor Show Germany, and manufacture began in May 2010 at the Magna Steyr facility in Graz, Austria.
From the Wikipedia article "Aston Martin Rapide", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2019 Rapide pros & cons
Full 2019 details →What's good
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 17 MPG combined, 28% below the 2019 subcompact car average of 23.5 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2019 Rapide
0 owner complaints · 0 recalls
Year to avoid2015 Rapide
0 owner complaints · 2 recalls
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 5 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Rapide changes by model year
- 2015
- Engine added: 6.0L 12-cyl
- Engine dropped: 5.9L 12-cyl
- Best combined MPG up from 15 to 17
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 9 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6.0L 12-cyl | 17 MPG | 197.6 in | 4,387 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6.0L 12-cyl | 17 MPG | 197.6 in | 4,387 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6.0L 12-cyl | 17 MPG | 197.6 in | 4,387 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 6.0L 12-cyl | 17 MPG | 197.6 in | 4,387 lb | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6.0L 12-cyl | 17 MPG | 197.6 in | 4,387 lb | Not rated | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5.9L 12-cyl | 15 MPG | 197.6 in | 4,387 lb | Not rated | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 5.9L 12-cyl | 15 MPG | 197.6 in | 4,299 lb | Not rated | 4 | 1 |
| 2011 | 5.9L 12-cyl | 15 MPG | 197.6 in | 4,299 lb | Not rated | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 5.9L 12-cyl | 15 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 3 | 0 |
Alternatives to the 2017 Rapide
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Bentley Continental | 18 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2017 Bentley Continental GT Convertible | 16 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2017 Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible | 13 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Aston Martin. How we calculate this →