Head-to-head
2027 Aston Martin DB12 S vs 2027 Toyota Corolla
The Toyota Corolla edges it, 85.4 to 81.9, on fuel & range, space & cargo, safety. The Aston Martin DB12 S is ahead on performance and tech & comfort. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 2.7 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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A2027 Toyota Corolla
The 2027 Toyota Corolla is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact sedan with 9 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Corolla Hybrid (N…
Verdict · default weights
2027 Toyota Corolla
Slight edgeThe Toyota Corolla edges it, 85.4 to 81.9, on fuel & range, space & cargo, safety. The Aston Martin DB12 S is ahead on performance and tech & comfort. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 2.7 and it flips.
Fuel & range 2027 Toyota Corolla leads by 70.1
Performance 2027 Aston Martin DB12 S leads by 75.1
Tech & comfort 2027 Aston Martin DB12 S leads by 18.2
| Category · weight | 2027 Aston Martin DB12 Soverall 81.9 | 2027 Toyota Corollaoverall 85.4 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 29.9 | 100 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 99.2 | 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 | 24.9 | |||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 81.8 | |||||||||
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 | 81.9 | 85.4 | |||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Aston Martin DB12 S: base trim DB12 S RWD · Toyota Corolla: base trim LE FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the performance weight from 2 to 2.7 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 Toyota Corolla wins
- It costs $3,500 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,350 against $4,850).
- It is rated 50 combined against 17 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It seats 5 against 4.
Where the 2027 Aston Martin DB12 S answers
- It makes 690 hp against 169.
- It turns out 590 lb-ft of torque against 151.
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
41 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Aston Martin DB12 SDB12 S RWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 8 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 4,000 cc | 1,987 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | All-alloy quad overhead cam 4.0 litre twin-turbo V8 | 2.0-Liter Dynamic Force 4-Cylinder DOHC 16-Valve |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | — | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 690 hp | 169 hp |
| Torque | 590 lb-ft | 151 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 32 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 23.7 mpg | 35 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 41 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.083:1 | — |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | — |
| Transmission type | automatic | cvt |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | 5.3 in |
| Overall height | 50.8 in | 56.5 in |
| Overall length | 186 in | 182 in |
| Overall width | 78 in | 70.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 110 in | 106 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | — | 13.1 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 88.6 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 4 | 5 |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 2,955 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | — | 2,955 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent double wishbone with coil springs and anti-roll bar | Independent MacPherson strut front suspension with stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link with coil springs and anti-roll bar | Torsion beam rear suspension |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Variable electric power assistance rack and pinion (EPAS) | Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 20.3 ft | 35.6 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 410 mm | 274 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Electric | Automatic Electric Parking Brake |
| Rear brake diameter | 360 mm | 259 mm |
| Rear brake type | Carbon ceramic disc with four-piston calipers | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 21 in | 16 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | steel |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | Front 275/35ZR21; Rear 325/30ZR21 | P205/55R16 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 20.5 gal | 13.2 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | Toyota Connected Services |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | — | 60 months |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | — | 60 months |
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
173 features · differences first, then sharedSafety47 differ · 53 listed
| Feature | Aston Martin DB12 SDB12 S RWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Cruise Control Stop & Go (ACC) | std | — |
| Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection | — | std |
| 3D Surround View System (3D SVS) | std | — |
| Forward Collision warning (FCW) | std | — |
| Rear Cross Traffic Assist (RCTA) | std | — |
| Lane Depature Warning (LDW) | std | — |
| Lane Keep Assist (LKA) | std | — |
| Ten airbags — includes driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags | — | std |
| Ten airbags — includes front and rear side curtain airbags | — | std |
| Driver Attention Assist (DAA) | std | — |
| Front and rear parking sensors with visual indicator | std | — |
| Front and rear parking sensors with visual indicator | std | — |
| Ten airbags — includes rear seat-mounted side airbags | — | std |
| 3-point seatbelts for all seating positions; driver-side Emergency Locking Retractor and Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor on all passenger belts | — | std |
| Active rear brake lights | std | — |
| Adjustable front shoulder anchors, driver and front passenger seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters | — | std |
| Automatic Emergency braking (AEB) | std | — |
| Child-protector rear door locks | — | std |
| Door Exit Assist (DEW) | std | — |
| Driver and front passenger Whiplash-Injury-Lessening seats | — | std |
| Dynamic torque vectoring (DTV) | std | — |
| Electric Parking Brake | — | std |
| Electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) | std | — |
| Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) | std | — |
| Energy-absorbing collapsible steering column | — | std |
| Front and rear energy-absorbing crumple zones with side-impact door beams | — | std |
| Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control | — | std |
| Hands Off Detection (HOD) | std | — |
| Head-impact protection structure | — | std |
| High-tensile-strength steel body panels | — | std |
| Hill Start Assist Control | — | std |
| Hydraulic brake assist (HBA) | std | — |
| Integrated backup camera with projected path | — | std |
| Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist | — | std |
| Lane Tracing Assist | — | std |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) includes lower anchors on outboard rear seats and tether anchors on all rear seats | — | std |
| Matrix High Beam Control (MHB) - Market Dependant | std | — |
| Positive torque control (PTC) | std | — |
| Proactive Driving Assist | — | std |
| Road Sign Assist | — | std |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners | std | — |
| Seatbelts - Seatbelt occupancy detection and indication | std | — |
| Ten airbags — includes driver knee airbag | — | std |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 | — | std |
| Traction control (TC) | std | — |
| Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) | std | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System | — | std |
| Ten airbags — includes driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System | std | std |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | std | std |
| Automatic High Beams | std | std |
| Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | std | std |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 | std | std |
| Engine immobilizer | std | std |
Infotainment20 differ · 20 listed
| Feature | Aston Martin DB12 SDB12 S RWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| 8-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen with six speakers, wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription. | — | std |
| AM/FM/HD/DAB radio | std | — |
| Apple CarPlay Ultra® | std | — |
| Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity with audio streaming | std | — |
| Drive Connect — includes Cloud Navigation with Google Points of Interest (POI) data, Intelligent Assistant with "Hey, Toyota", and Destination Assist. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | — | std |
| Natural Voice control | std | — |
| Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging | std | opt |
| Remote Connect — remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | — | std |
| Safety Connect® — includes Emergency Assistance button, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification and Stolen Vehicle Locator. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | — | std |
| Satellite navigation system | std | — |
| Service Connect — receive personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | — | std |
| SiriusXM Satellite radio (US/CA only) | std | — |
| Two front USB-C ports | — | std |
| Two rear USB-C ports | — | std |
| USB ports (x2) | std | — |
| Wi-Fi Connect — With AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot and Integrated Streaming with Apple Music® and Amazon Music compatibility. Subscription required. 30 days or up to 3GB trial included. 4G network dependent. | — | std |
Convenience10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Aston Martin DB12 SDB12 S RWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Key System on front doors and trunk with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system with lock, two-stage unlock, panic, and trunk-release functions | — | opt |
| 12v charging socket | std | — |
| Front and rear power windows with one-touch auto up/down | — | std |
| Keyless entry with remote central locking | std | — |
| Keyless start/stop button | std | — |
| LE Premium Package: Includes Smart Key System on front doors and trunk with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system with lock, panic and trunk-release functions; 16-in. alloy wheels and P205/55R16 tires; and Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging | — | opt |
| Multi-function in-key remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock, panic, and trunk-release functions | — | std |
| One 12V auxiliary power outlet | — | std |
| Power door locks with automatic locking feature | — | std |
| Electric windows | std | — |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Aston Martin DB12 SDB12 S RWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic 2-zone climate control | std | — |
| Automatic climate control with dust and pollen filter, and push-button controls | — | std |
Seating3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Aston Martin DB12 SDB12 S RWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 60/40 split fold-down rear seat with center armrest and two cup holders | — | std |
| Heated driver and front passenger seats | std | — |
| Fabric-trimmed 6-way adjustable driver's seat and 4-way adjustable front passenger seat | — | std |
Interior25 differ · 25 listed
| Feature | Aston Martin DB12 SDB12 S RWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-dimming interior rear view mirror | std | — |
| "Made in Great Britain" engine inspection plaque | std | — |
| 7-in. Digital Gauge Cluster | — | std |
| Ambient lighting | std | — |
| Anodised aluminium sill plaques with Aston Martin wings | std | — |
| Cabin courtesy lighting | std | — |
| Carpeted cabin | std | — |
| Center console with storage compartment | — | std |
| Digital clock | — | 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 | — |
| Front centre armrest | std | — |
| Front centre armrests with cubby stowage | std | — |
| Front- and rear-door storage pockets | — | std |
| Glovebox | std | — |
| Overhead console with maplights | — | std |
| Passenger-side glove compartment | — | std |
| Tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel with audio, Multi-Information Display (MID), Bluetooth® hands-free phone, voice command, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist controls | — | std |
| Twin cupholders | std | — |
| Two front cup holders | — | std |
| Two rear cup holders | — | std |
| Day/night rearview mirror | — | std |
| Driver and front passenger sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors | std | opt |
Exterior30 differ · 32 listed
| Feature | Aston Martin DB12 SDB12 S RWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 16-in. alloy wheels and P205/55R16 tires | — | opt |
| 16-in. steel wheels with covers and P205/55R16 tires | — | std |
| 21" Forged Alloy Wheels | std | — |
| 6-Vane metal grille | std | — |
| Bi-LED headlights | std | — |
| Black bonnet mesh | std | — |
| Black front grille | — | std |
| Bright Chrome exhaust finishers | std | — |
| Bright Chrome side strakes | std | — |
| Color-keyed outside door handles | — | std |
| Color-keyed power outside mirrors with Blind Spot Monitor warning indicators | — | std |
| Color-keyed roof-mounted shark-fin antenna | — | std |
| Deployable spoiler with Aston Martin Aeroblade™ system | 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 | — |
| Intermittent windshield wipers | — | std |
| Laminated windscreen with clear noise-insulation layer | std | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | std |
| LED headlights | — | 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 rear fog and reverse lights | std | — |
| LED tail lights - red | std | — |
| LED taillights and stop lights | — | std |
| Rain sensing windscreen 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 | — |
| Two Door Coupe Body Style with 2+2 Seating | std | — |
| Automatic headlights with Auto High Beam (AHB) | std | — |
| LED headlights with Daytime Running Lights | std | std |
| Rear window defogger with timer | std | std |
Powertrain17 differ · 17 listed
| Feature | Aston Martin DB12 SDB12 S RWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Automatic engine shutoff | — | std |
| Compression Ratio 8.6 | std | — |
| Direct Injection - Sequential electronic fuel injection | std | — |
| Dual Twin Scroll Turbochargers (one per bank) | std | — |
| Electronic differential (E-Diff) | std | — |
| Engine stop/start | std | — |
| Final drive ratio 3.083:1 | std | — |
| Four catalytic converters with oxygen sensors | 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 mid-mounted ZF eight-speed automatic gearbox with electronic shift-by-wire control system | std | — |
| Wet sump pressurised system | std | — |
Chassis11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Aston Martin DB12 SDB12 S RWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
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.
Toyota Corolla
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 | Toyota CorollaLE FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 1 trims | — 3 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | DB12 S | Corolla Hybrid (Normal/Eco Modes) |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 17 | 50 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $4,850 | $1,350 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | — | 5 yr / 60,000 mi |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Aston Martin DB12 S or the 2027 Toyota Corolla?
The Toyota Corolla edges it, 85.4 to 81.9, on fuel & range, space & cargo, safety. The Aston Martin DB12 S is ahead on performance and tech & comfort. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 2.7 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Toyota Corolla scores 85.4 and the 2027 Aston Martin DB12 S 81.9. 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 Toyota Corolla?
2027 Aston Martin DB12 S: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Toyota Corolla: 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 Toyota Corolla?
Where the 2027 Toyota Corolla wins: it costs $3,500 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,350 against $4,850), is rated 50 combined against 17 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and seats 5 against 4. Where the 2027 Aston Martin DB12 S answers: it makes 690 hp against 169 and turns out 590 lb-ft of torque against 151. What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.