Head-to-head
2027 Aston Martin DB12 S vs 2027 Genesis G70
The Genesis G70 wins clearly, 92.4 to 81.3, on tech & comfort, fuel & range, space & cargo. The Aston Martin DB12 S is ahead on performance. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 4.9 and it flips.
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2027 Aston Martin DB12 S
The 2027 Aston Martin DB12 S is sold in the U.S. as a gas coupe. The most efficient version, the DB12 S, is EPA-rated at 17 mpg combined. NHTSA lists no recall …
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A*2027 Genesis G70
The 2027 Genesis G70 is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact sedan with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the G70 RWD, is EPA-rated at 24 mpg…
Verdict · default weights
2027 Genesis G70
Clear winThe Genesis G70 wins clearly, 92.4 to 81.3, on tech & comfort, fuel & range, space & cargo. The Aston Martin DB12 S is ahead on performance. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 4.9 and it flips.
Tech & comfort 2027 Genesis G70 leads by 37.7
Performance 2027 Aston Martin DB12 S leads by 53.4
Fuel & range 2027 Genesis G70 leads by 29.7
| Category · weight | 2027 Aston Martin DB12 Soverall 81.3 | 2027 Genesis G70overall 92.4 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 70.3 | 100 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 95.2 | 100 | |||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 80 | 100 | |||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 46.6 | |||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 62.3 | 100 | |||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Overall | 81.3 | 92.4 | |||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Aston Martin DB12 S: base trim DB12 S RWD · Genesis G70: base trim 2.5T RWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the performance weight from 2 to 4.9 and the answer flips.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Genesis G70 wins
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (53 points against 33 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It costs $1,450 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($3,400 against $4,850).
- It is rated 24 combined against 17 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
Where the 2027 Aston Martin DB12 S answers
- It makes 690 hp against 300.
- It turns out 590 lb-ft of torque against 311.
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
44 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Aston Martin DB12 SDB12 S RWD | Genesis G702.5T RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 8 | — |
| Engine displacement | 4,000 cc | 2,497 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | All-alloy quad overhead cam 4.0 litre twin-turbo V8 | 2.5L Turbo GDI |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 690 hp | 300 hp |
| Torque | 590 lb-ft | 311 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 21 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 23.7 mpg | 24 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 29 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.083:1 | 3.727 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic hybrid |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | 5.1 in |
| Overall height | 50.8 in | 55.1 in |
| Overall length | 186 in | 184 in |
| Overall width | 78 in | 72.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 110 in | 112 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | — | 10.5 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 106 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 4 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | — | 39.8 in |
| Third-row headroom | — | 38.7 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | — | 42.6 in |
| Third-row legroom | — | 34.8 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 3,781 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | — | 3,691 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 4,762 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent double wishbone with coil springs and anti-roll bar | McPherson |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link with coil springs and anti-roll bar | Multi-link (5-link) |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Variable electric power assistance rack and pinion (EPAS) | Rack-mounted Motor-driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 20.3 ft | 18.2 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 410 mm | 350 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Electric | Electronic |
| Rear brake diameter | 360 mm | 340 mm |
| Rear brake type | Carbon ceramic disc with four-piston calipers | ventilated disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 21 in | 19 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | Aluminum |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | Front 275/35ZR21; Rear 325/30ZR21 | Front P225/40R19 / Rear P255/35R19 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 20.5 gal | 15.8 gal |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | Genesis Connected Services |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | — | 56.3 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | — | 54.6 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
202 features · differences first, then sharedSafety43 differ · 54 listed
| Feature | Aston Martin DB12 SDB12 S RWD | Genesis G702.5T RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection and Junction Turning | — | std |
| Forward Collision warning (FCW) | std | — |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection and Junction Turning | — | std |
| Surround View Monitor | std | — |
| Driver and Front Passenger Seat-mounted Side-impact (2) | — | std |
| Front Center Airbag (1) | — | std |
| Highway Driving Assist | — | std |
| Lane Depature Warning (LDW) | std | — |
| Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control - Curve (NSCC-C) | — | std |
| Rearview Camera with Parking Guidelines | — | std |
| Side Curtain, Roof-mounted (Front + Rear Passengers) (2) | — | std |
| Parking Distance Warning (4 sensors in front and rear) | std | — |
| Parking Distance Warning (4 sensors in front and rear) | std | — |
| Rear side airbag (Left + Right) (2) | — | std |
| Safe Exit Warning (SEW) | — | std |
| Active rear brake lights | std | — |
| Anti-theft System Integrated with Remote Keyless Entry | — | std |
| Automatic Emergency braking (AEB) | std | — |
| Brake Assist (included with ESC) | — | std |
| Brembo Braking System | — | std |
| Door Exit Assist (DEW) | std | — |
| Driver Knee Airbag (1) | — | std |
| Dynamic torque vectoring (DTV) | std | — |
| Electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) | std | — |
| Electronic Parking Brake w/ Automatic Vehicle Hold | — | std |
| Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) | std | — |
| Energy-absorbing Steering Column | — | std |
| Front and Rear Crumple Zones & 5-MPH Bumpers | — | std |
| Hands Off Detection (HOD) | std | — |
| Haptic: Operates with Lane Keeping Assist | — | std |
| Hillstart Assist Control (HAC) | — | std |
| Hydraulic brake assist (HBA) | std | — |
| Matrix High Beam Control (MHB) - Market Dependant | std | — |
| Occupant Classification System (OCS) | — | std |
| Positive torque control (PTC) | std | — |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners | std | — |
| Seatbelts - Seatbelt occupancy detection and indication | std | — |
| Shift Interlock System | — | std |
| Steering Wheel Locks When Key is Removed | — | std |
| Tamper-proof Door Lock Key Cylinder | — | std |
| Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | — | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Individual Tire Pressure Indicator | — | std |
| Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control - Curve (NSCC-C) | std | std |
| Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | std | std |
| Airbags (Front - Advanced): Driver (1), Front Passenger (1) | std | std |
| Lane Following Assist (LFA) and Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | std | std |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | std | std |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | std | std |
| Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | std | std |
| Electronic Stability Control System (ESC) with Traction Control System (TCS) | std | std |
| Electronic Stability Control System (ESC) with Traction Control System (TCS) | std | std |
| High Beam Assist | std | std |
| Anti-theft Engine Immobilizer | std | std |
Infotainment21 differ · 22 listed
| Feature | Aston Martin DB12 SDB12 S RWD | Genesis G702.5T RWD |
|---|---|---|
| SOS Emergency Call (EU / Rus only) | std | — |
| 10.25" TFT driver information display | std | — |
| 10.25" TFT Touch Screen Central Display | std | — |
| 390-watt 11 Speaker Aston Martin Audio System | std | — |
| 5th Generation Navigation System with 10.25" touchscreen, AM/FM/HD Radio/SiriusXM®, Dynamic Voice Recognition, Connected Routing, Over the Air Updates, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay® | — | std |
| 6 Speakers (2 front-door-mounted speakers, 2 tweeters, 2 rear speakers, and Subwoofer), Base: TBD W x 6 channel (TBDW, Max.) internal amplifier Supplier: Mobis | — | std |
| AM/FM/HD/DAB radio | std | — |
| Antenna: In-Glass (Standard Radio) | — | std |
| Apple CarPlay Ultra® | std | — |
| Audio Controls: Volume up/down, Mode, Seek up/down | — | std |
| Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity with audio streaming | std | — |
| Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System | — | std |
| Genesis Connected Services® Telematics System: Generation 2 | — | std |
| HD Radio | — | std |
| Natural Voice control | std | — |
| Paddle Shifters | — | std |
| Satellite navigation system | std | — |
| SiriusXM Satellite radio (US/CA only) | std | — |
| SiriusXM® Satellite Radio & Antenna: Shark-fin Style | — | std |
| USB ports (x2) | std | — |
| USB: 2 Front: 1 USB-A data/charge (front console) + 1 USB-C charge only (center console) / 2 Rear: 2 USB-C rear (charge only) | — | std |
| Wireless Charging Pad | std | std |
Convenience11 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Aston Martin DB12 SDB12 S RWD | Genesis G702.5T RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Proximity Key with Push-Button Start | — | std |
| 12-volt Outlet: Front Console-mounted | — | std |
| 12v charging socket | std | — |
| Hands-free Smart Trunk with Auto Open | — | std |
| HomeLink® Integrated Transceiver (located on inside rearview mirror) | — | std |
| Keyless entry with remote central locking | std | — |
| Keyless start/stop button | std | — |
| Keys: 2 Proximity Key Fobs with Alarm and Trunk Release | — | std |
| Power Door Locks: Auto-locking Availability | — | std |
| Remote Releases: Fuel Filler Door | — | std |
| Remote Releases: Trunk | — | std |
| Power Windows with Auto Down/Up with Pinch Protection | std | std |
Climate6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Aston Martin DB12 SDB12 S RWD | Genesis G702.5T RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | — | std |
| Automatic 2-zone climate control | std | — |
| Cabin Air Filter | — | std |
| Dual Automatic Temperature Control | — | std |
| Outside Temperature Display | — | std |
| Rear Seat Heater Ducts (Center Console-mounted) | — | std |
Seating3 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Aston Martin DB12 SDB12 S RWD | Genesis G702.5T RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12-way Power Driver Seat including 4-way Power Lumbar | — | std |
| 8-way Power Passenger Seat | — | std |
| Leatherette Seating Surfaces | — | std |
| Heated Front Seats | std | std |
Interior37 differ · 38 listed
| Feature | Aston Martin DB12 SDB12 S RWD | Genesis G702.5T RWD |
|---|---|---|
| "Made in Great Britain" engine inspection plaque | std | — |
| 3-Spoke Steering Wheel | — | std |
| 8" Color LCD Multi-Information Display | — | std |
| Active Sound Design (ASD) | — | std |
| Ambient lighting | std | — |
| Anodised aluminium sill plaques with Aston Martin wings | std | — |
| Assist Grips (3) | — | std |
| Cabin courtesy lighting | std | — |
| Carpeted cabin | std | — |
| Cupholders, Dual: Front Center Console-mounted | — | std |
| Door Handles: Satin | — | std |
| Door integrated puddle lighting | std | — |
| Door sill plaques - anodised with 'Aston Martin' wings | std | — |
| Door stowage pockets | std | — |
| Electric steering column tilt & reach adjustment | std | — |
| Floor Covering: Premium Cut-pile Carpeting | — | std |
| Front Center Console: Fixed Armrest Storage Box (flocked) | — | std |
| Front centre armrest | std | — |
| Front centre armrests with cubby stowage | std | — |
| Front Overhead Pin Lights | — | std |
| Glove Compartment LED Light | — | std |
| Glovebox | std | — |
| Leatherette Door Panel Inserts | — | std |
| Leatherette Wrapped Crash Pad | — | std |
| Locking Glove Compartment (flocked) | — | std |
| Manual Telescopic Steering Wheel | — | std |
| Perforated Leather Wrapped | — | std |
| Rear Coat Hangers (2) | — | std |
| Rear Overhead LED Lights | — | std |
| Shift Lever: Leather-Wrapped | — | std |
| Stainless Steel Door Sill Plates (Front & Rear) | — | std |
| Twin cupholders | std | — |
| Sun visors with illumintaed vanity mirrors | std | — |
| Cargo Area LED Light | — | std |
| Floor Mats: Carpeted | — | std |
| Front Overhead Map LED Lights | — | std |
| Trip Computer (avg. fuel economy, avg. speed, range to empty, trip timer, trip distance) | — | std |
| Auto-dimming Inside Rearview Mirror | std | std |
Exterior27 differ · 31 listed
| Feature | Aston Martin DB12 SDB12 S RWD | Genesis G702.5T RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Full LED Headlights: Auto-leveling | — | std |
| 19 x 8.0J (front) / 19 x 8.5J (rear) Aluminum Wheels | — | std |
| 21" Forged Alloy Wheels | std | — |
| 6-Vane metal grille | std | — |
| Auto-Defogging Windshield | — | std |
| Bi-LED headlights | std | — |
| Black bonnet mesh | std | — |
| Bright Chrome exhaust finishers | std | — |
| Bright Chrome side strakes | std | — |
| Deployable spoiler with Aston Martin Aeroblade™ system | std | — |
| Dual Exhaust: Chrome | — | std |
| Extruded Bonded Aluminium Body Structure with Composite Panels | std | — |
| Front 21''x 9.5J - AML Specific Michelin Pilot Sport S 5: 275/35/ZR21 | std | — |
| Gloss Black window surround (Coupe Only) | std | — |
| Heated with Timer | — | std |
| Laminated windscreen with clear noise-insulation layer | std | — |
| LED High & Low beam headlamps with Auto High Beam (AHB), integrated direction indicator, daytime running lights, position lamp & lock/unlock graphic theatre | std | — |
| LED light blade tail lamps | std | — |
| LED Outside Mirror Turn Signal Indicators | — | std |
| LED rear fog and reverse lights | std | — |
| Rain-Sensing Wipers | std | — |
| Rear 21" x 11.5J - AML Specific Michelin Pilot Sport S 5: 325/30/ZR21 | std | — |
| Swan Wing opening, infinite stop, frameless doors | std | — |
| Tinted Glass: Solar Control | — | std |
| Two Door Coupe Body Style with 2+2 Seating | std | — |
| LED Center High Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) | — | std |
| Spare Tire: Compact / Location: Inside Under Cargo | — | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | std | std |
| LED Taillights | std | std |
| Automatic Headlights | std | std |
| Rear Window Defroster, Electronic with Timer | std | std |
Powertrain21 differ · 22 listed
| Feature | Aston Martin DB12 SDB12 S RWD | Genesis G702.5T RWD |
|---|---|---|
| All Wheel Drive | — | opt |
| 2.5L Turbo (2,497 cc) / Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) / Tuned Intake System (TIS) | — | std |
| 4 driver selectable powertrain calibrations (GT, Sport, Sport +, Wet) | std | — |
| Acceleration: 0-62 (0-100km/h) in 3.5 seconds | std | — |
| All-alloy quad overhead cam, 4.0 litre twin-turbo V8 | std | — |
| Alloy torque tube with carbon fibre propeller shaft | std | — |
| Compression Ratio 8.6 | std | — |
| Direct Injection - Sequential electronic fuel injection | std | — |
| Dual Twin Scroll Turbochargers (one per bank) | std | — |
| Dynamic Torque Vectoring Control (DTVC) | — | opt |
| Electronic differential (E-Diff) | std | — |
| Engine stop/start | std | — |
| Final drive ratio 3.083:1 | std | — |
| Four catalytic converters with oxygen sensors | std | — |
| Intelligent Drive Mode – Comfort, Smart, Eco, Sport, Sport+, Custom | — | std |
| Maximum power: 515kW (690 bhp / 700 PS) at 6000 rpm | std | — |
| Maximum speed: 202mph (325km/h) | std | — |
| Maximum torque: 800 Nm (590 lb ft) at 2750 - 6000 rpm | std | — |
| Rear Wheel Drive | — | std |
| Rev-Match | — | std |
| Wet sump pressurised system | std | — |
| Shift-by-Wire | std | std |
Chassis12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Aston Martin DB12 SDB12 S RWD | Genesis G702.5T RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2.375 turns lock-to-lock | std | — |
| Adaptive Damping System (ADS) | std | — |
| Electric park brake | std | — |
| Front independent double wishbone design coil springs and anti-roll bar | std | — |
| Front ventilated two-piece carbon ceramic brake discs Ø410 X 38mm with six-piston calipers | std | — |
| Intelligent DTX Dampers utilising Skyhook Technology | std | — |
| Non-Isolated steering column | std | — |
| Rack-mounted Motor-driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) | — | std |
| Rear carbon ceramic brake discs Ø360 x 38mm with four-piston calipers | std | — |
| Rear multi-link suspension, with coil springs and anti-roll bar | std | — |
| Speed-proportional steering with 13:09:01 ratio | std | — |
| Variable Electrical Power Assistance, rack & pinion steering system (EPAS) | std | — |
Cargo1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Aston Martin DB12 SDB12 S RWD | Genesis G702.5T RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Net | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPAston Martin DB12 S
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Genesis G70
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Aston Martin DB12 SDB12 S RWD | Genesis G702.5T RWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 1 trims | — 7 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | DB12 S | G70 RWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 17 | 24 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $4,850 | $3,400 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Aston Martin DB12 S or the 2027 Genesis G70?
The Genesis G70 wins clearly, 92.4 to 81.3, on tech & comfort, fuel & range, space & cargo. The Aston Martin DB12 S is ahead on performance. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 4.9 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Genesis G70 scores 92.4 and the 2027 Aston Martin DB12 S 81.3. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Aston Martin DB12 S or the 2027 Genesis G70?
2027 Aston Martin DB12 S: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Genesis G70: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2027 Aston Martin DB12 S and the 2027 Genesis G70?
Where the 2027 Genesis G70 wins: it lists more comfort and tech equipment (53 points against 33 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), costs $1,450 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($3,400 against $4,850), and is rated 24 combined against 17 (EPA mpg or MPGe). Where the 2027 Aston Martin DB12 S answers: it makes 690 hp against 300 and turns out 590 lb-ft of torque against 311. What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.