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2027 Aston Martin DB12 V8 vs 2027 Genesis G70

The Genesis G70 wins clearly, 92.5 to 83.9, on fuel & range, tech & comfort, space & cargo. The Aston Martin DB12 V8 is ahead on performance. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 4.3 and it flips.

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2027 Aston Martin DB12 V8

The 2027 Aston Martin DB12 V8 is sold in the U.S. as a gas coupe. The most efficient version, the DB12 V8, is EPA-rated at 17 mpg combined. NHTSA lists no recal…

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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 win

The Genesis G70 wins clearly, 92.5 to 83.9, on fuel & range, tech & comfort, space & cargo. The Aston Martin DB12 V8 is ahead on performance. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 4.3 and it flips.

Performance 2027 Aston Martin DB12 V8 leads by 52.6
Fuel & range 2027 Genesis G70 leads by 29.7
Tech & comfort 2027 Genesis G70 leads by 25.5
Category · weight2027 Aston Martin DB12 V8overall 83.92027 Genesis G70overall 92.5
Pricenot comparedNo dataNo data
Fuel & rangew 370.3100
Safetyw 495.2100
Space & cargow 280100
Performancew 210047.4
Tech & comfortw 374.5100
Warrantynot comparedNo dataNo data
Overall83.992.5

Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared

Aston Martin DB12 V8: base trim DB12 V8 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 4.3 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 numbers

Where the 2027 Genesis G70 wins

  • 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).
  • It lists 36 standard driver-assist features against 29.

Where the 2027 Aston Martin DB12 V8 answers

  • It makes 670 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

45 specs · manufacturer press kits
SpecAston Martin DB12 V8DB12 V8 RWDGenesis G702.5T RWD
Engine Basics
Aspirationtwin turbotwin turbo
Cylinder count8—
Engine displacement4,000 cc2,497 cc
Engine type (full description)All-alloy quad overhead cam 4.0 litre twin-turbo V82.5L Turbo GDI
Fuel injection systemgdi mpigdi mpi
Valve configurationQuad overhead cam (QOHC)—
Engine Output
Horsepower670 hp300 hp
Torque590 lb-ft311 lb-ft
Fuel Economy
MPG (city)14 mpg21 mpg
MPG (combined)17 mpg24 mpg
MPG (highway)22 mpg29 mpg
Transmission
Final drive ratio3.083:13.727
Transmission speeds88
Transmission typeautomaticautomatic hybrid
Dimensions Exterior
Ground clearance—5.1 in
Overall height51 in55.1 in
Overall length186 in184 in
Overall width84.1 in72.8 in
Wheelbase110 in112 in
Cargo
Cargo volume behind 2nd row—10.5 cu-ft
Total interior volume—106 cu-ft
Seating
Passenger seating capacity45
Headroom
Front headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Third-row headroom—38.7 in
Legroom
Front legroom45.1 in42.6 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 typeIndependent double wishbone with coil springs and anti-roll barMcPherson
Rear suspension typeMulti-link with coil springs and anti-roll barMulti-link (5-link)
Steering
Steering typeVariable electric power assistance rack and pinion (EPAS)Rack-mounted Motor-driven Power Steering (R-MDPS)
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)—18.2 ft
Brakes
Front brake diameter400 mm350 mm
Front brake typeventilated discventilated disc
Parking brake type—Electronic
Rear brake diameter360 mm340 mm
Rear brake typeSteel disc with four-piston calipersventilated disc
Wheels
Wheel diameter21 in19 in
Wheel materialforged alloyAluminum
Tires
Tire sizeFront: 275/35ZR21 / Rear: 325/30ZR21Front P225/40R19 / Rear P255/35R19
Fuel System
Fuel tank capacity20.6 gal15.8 gal
Connected Services
Connected services brand—Genesis Connected Services
Shoulder Room
Front shoulder room54.3 in56.3 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

226 features · differences first, then shared

Safety41 differ · 53 listed

FeatureAston Martin DB12 V8DB12 V8 RWDGenesis 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—

Infotainment22 differ · 23 listed

FeatureAston Martin DB12 V8DB12 V8 RWDGenesis 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

Convenience9 differ · 11 listed

FeatureAston Martin DB12 V8DB12 V8 RWDGenesis G702.5T RWD
12-volt Outlet: Front Console-mounted— std
Hands-free Smart Trunk with Auto Open— std
HomeLink® Integrated Transceiver (located on inside rearview mirror)— 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

Climate5 differ · 5 listed

FeatureAston Martin DB12 V8DB12 V8 RWDGenesis G702.5T RWD
Air Conditioning— std
Cabin Air Filter— std
Dual Automatic Temperature Control— std
Outside Temperature Display— std
Rear Seat Heater Ducts (Center Console-mounted)— std

Seating4 differ · 5 listed

FeatureAston Martin DB12 V8DB12 V8 RWDGenesis G702.5T RWD
12-way Power Driver Seat including 4-way Power Lumbar— std
8-way Power Passenger Seat— std
Leatherette Seating Surfaces— std
Seating - Sports Plus Seat / Carbon Fibre Performance Seatopt—
Heated Front Seats std std

Interior51 differ · 51 listed

FeatureAston Martin DB12 V8DB12 V8 RWDGenesis G702.5T RWD
Heated: Actuated with switch/auto off after 30 minopt—
Auto-dimming Inside Rearview Mirror— std
3-Spoke Steering Wheel— std
8" Color LCD Multi-Information Display— std
Active Sound Design (ASD)— std
Ambient lighting std—
Assist Grips (3)— std
Black 600GSM Carpet std—

Exterior44 differ · 47 listed

FeatureAston Martin DB12 V8DB12 V8 RWDGenesis 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—
21" Multi Spoke Wheel - Satin Platinum / Satin Black / Satin Black Diamond Turnedopt—
6-Vane metal grille std—
Aston Martin Black Wings and Script Badgesopt—
Auto-Defogging Windshield— std
Badging - White Enamel with Green Infill std—

Powertrain17 differ · 18 listed

FeatureAston Martin DB12 V8DB12 V8 RWDGenesis 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—
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—

Chassis12 differ · 12 listed

FeatureAston Martin DB12 V8DB12 V8 RWDGenesis G702.5T RWD
2.375 turns lock-to-lock std—
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) std—
Brakes - Carbon Ceramic Brake Systemopt—
Front independent double wishbone design coil springs and anti-roll bar std—
Front ventilated two-piece steel brake discs Ø400 X 36mm 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

Cargo1 differ · 1 listed

FeatureAston Martin DB12 V8DB12 V8 RWDGenesis G702.5T RWD
Cargo Net— std

Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.

Safety record

NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAP

Aston Martin DB12 V8

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 V8DB12 V8 RWDGenesis G702.5T RWD
Price— (base trim)— (base trim)
Price range across trims— 1 trims— 7 trims
PowertrainsGASGAS
EPA configuration comparedDB12 V8G70 RWD
Combined mpg / MPGe1724
EPA annual fuel cost$4,850$3,400
EV range——
Basic warranty——
Powertrain warranty——
Roadside assistance——

Common questions

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Which is better, the 2027 Aston Martin DB12 V8 or the 2027 Genesis G70?

The Genesis G70 wins clearly, 92.5 to 83.9, on fuel & range, tech & comfort, space & cargo. The Aston Martin DB12 V8 is ahead on performance. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 4.3 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Genesis G70 scores 92.5 and the 2027 Aston Martin DB12 V8 83.9. 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 V8 or the 2027 Genesis G70?

2027 Aston Martin DB12 V8: 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 V8 and the 2027 Genesis G70?

Where the 2027 Genesis G70 wins: it costs $1,450 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($3,400 against $4,850), is rated 24 combined against 17 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and lists 36 standard driver-assist features against 29. Where the 2027 Aston Martin DB12 V8 answers: it makes 670 hp against 300 and turns out 590 lb-ft of torque against 311. What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.