Head-to-head
2027 Aston Martin DB12 V8 vs 2027 Toyota Corolla
Too close to call: Toyota Corolla 82.6 vs Aston Martin DB12 V8 81.9 with these weights. The Aston Martin DB12 V8 is ahead on performance and tech & comfort. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 2.2 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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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
Toss-upToo close to call: Toyota Corolla 82.6 vs Aston Martin DB12 V8 81.9 with these weights. The Aston Martin DB12 V8 is ahead on performance and tech & comfort. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 2.2 and it flips.
Fuel & range 2027 Toyota Corolla leads by 70.1
Performance 2027 Aston Martin DB12 V8 leads by 74.7
Tech & comfort 2027 Aston Martin DB12 V8 leads by 31.6
| Category · weight | 2027 Aston Martin DB12 V8overall 81.9 | 2027 Toyota Corollaoverall 82.6 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 25.3 | |||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 68.4 | |||||||||
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 | 82.6 | |||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Aston Martin DB12 V8: base trim DB12 V8 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 2.2 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 V8 answers
- It makes 670 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
44 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Aston Martin DB12 V8DB12 V8 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 | Quad overhead cam (QOHC) | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 670 hp | 169 hp |
| Torque | 590 lb-ft | 151 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 14 mpg | 32 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 17 mpg | 35 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 22 mpg | 41 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.083:1 | — |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | — |
| Transmission type | automatic | cvt |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | — | 5.3 in |
| Overall height | 51 in | 56.5 in |
| Overall length | 186 in | 182 in |
| Overall width | 84.1 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 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 38.6 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 45.1 in | — |
| 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) | — | 35.6 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 400 mm | 274 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | — | Automatic Electric Parking Brake |
| Rear brake diameter | 360 mm | 259 mm |
| Rear brake type | Steel 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 | 20.6 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 |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 54.3 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
196 features · differences first, then sharedSafety47 differ · 53 listed
| Feature | Aston Martin DB12 V8DB12 V8 RWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Cruise Control Stop & Go (ACC) | std | — |
| Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection | — | std |
| 360 and 3D Surround View System (3D SVS) | std | — |
| Forward Collision warning (FCW) | std | — |
| Rear Cross Traffic Assist (RCTA) | std | — |
| 3D Surround View System (3D SVS) | 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 | — |
| 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 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control Stop & Go Including Speed Limit Adaptation (ACC) | 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 Open Assist (DOW) | std | — |
| Driver and front passenger Whiplash-Injury-Lessening seats | — | std |
| Driver Drowsiness Detection (DDD) | std | — |
| Electric Parking Brake | — | std |
| Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) & Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA) | std | — |
| Energy-absorbing collapsible steering column | — | std |
| Engine Drag control (EDC) | std | — |
| Front and rear energy-absorbing crumple zones with side-impact door beams | — | std |
| Front Cross Traffic Assist (FCTA) | 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 |
| Integrated backup camera with projected path | — | std |
| Lane Change Assist (LCA) | 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) & Dynamic Torque Vectoring (DTV) | 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 |
Infotainment21 differ · 21 listed
| Feature | Aston Martin DB12 V8DB12 V8 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® / Apple CarPlay™ | std | — |
| Audio - Bowers & Wilkins Audio | opt | — |
| 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 |
Convenience9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Aston Martin DB12 V8DB12 V8 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 | std | opt |
| Front and rear power windows with one-touch auto up/down | — | 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 |
| 12v charging socket | std | — |
| Electric windows | std | — |
Climate1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Aston Martin DB12 V8DB12 V8 RWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic climate control with dust and pollen filter, and push-button controls | — | std |
Seating4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Aston Martin DB12 V8DB12 V8 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 |
| Seating - Sports Plus Seat / Carbon Fibre Performance Seat | opt | — |
Interior37 differ · 37 listed
| Feature | Aston Martin DB12 V8DB12 V8 RWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Wheel - Heated | opt | — |
| 7-in. Digital Gauge Cluster | — | std |
| Ambient lighting | std | — |
| Black 600GSM Carpet | std | — |
| Black Alcantara headlining | std | — |
| Brogue - Contrast | opt | — |
| Cabin courtesy light | std | — |
| Carpet - Coloured 720GSM | opt | — |
| Center console with storage compartment | — | std |
| Centre Console Trim Inlays - Light Brushed Aluminium / Dark Brushed Aluminium / Light Ash Open Pore Wood / Dark Walnut Open Pore Wood / Satin 2x2 Twill Carbon Fibre | opt | — |
| Digital clock | — | std |
| Door sill plaques - anodised with 'Aston Martin' wings | std | — |
| Door Stowage pockets | std | — |
| Electric steering column tilt & reach adjustment | std | — |
| Fascia and Door Trim Inlays - Leather Wrapped / Light Brushed Aluminium / Dark Brushed Aluminium / Light Ash Open Pore Wood / Dark Walnut Open Pore Wood / Satin 2x2 Twill Carbon Fibre | opt | — |
| Front center armrest | std | — |
| Front- and rear-door storage pockets | — | std |
| Gloss Black Centre Console trim inlays | std | — |
| Gloss Black Fascia and Door trim inlays | std | — |
| Glovebox | std | — |
| Headlining - Coloured Alcantara / Leather - Matched to environment | opt | — |
| Interior Environment - Create | std | — |
| Interior Environments - Accelerate/Inspire/Inspire Sport | opt | — |
| Jewellery - Dark Satin Chrome | opt | — |
| Overhead console with maplights | — | std |
| Passenger-side glove compartment | — | std |
| Satin Chrome Jewellery | std | — |
| Seatback - Matched to Door Trim Inlay | opt | — |
| Seatbelts - Core Palette | opt | — |
| Stitch - Contrast / Mirrored | opt | — |
| 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 |
| Trim Split - Monotone | 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 |
Exterior45 differ · 47 listed
| Feature | Aston Martin DB12 V8DB12 V8 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 | — |
| 21" Multi Spoke Wheel - Satin Platinum / Satin Black / Satin Black Diamond Turned | opt | — |
| 6-Vane metal grille | std | — |
| Aston Martin Black Wings and Script Badges | opt | — |
| Badging - White Enamel with Green Infill | std | — |
| Black front grille | — | std |
| Bonnet Meshes - Black | std | — |
| Brake Caliper Colours - Black/Yellow/Red/Silver/Aston Martin Racing Green/Bronze | opt | — |
| Brake Calipers - Dark Grey Anodised | 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 | — |
| Door integrated puddle lighting | std | — |
| Exterior Body pack - Body Coloured (Bright Side Strake with Aston Martin word mark, Bright Tailpipe Finishers, Body Coloured Mirror Caps, Body Coloured Cantrails) | std | — |
| Exterior Lower Body pack - Body Coloured (Body Coloured Splitter and Sill, Gloss Black Rear Diffuser) | std | — |
| Exterior Lower Body Package - Gloss Black / Gloss 2x2 Twill Carbon Fibre | opt | — |
| Exterior Paint - Solid | std | — |
| Exterior Upper Body Package - Gloss Black / Gloss 2x2 Twill Carbon Fibre | opt | — |
| Extruded Bonded Aluminium Body Structure with Composite Panels | std | — |
| Front: 275/35/ZR21 | std | — |
| Grille - Gloss Black Vaned Grille | opt | — |
| Grille - Satin Chrome Vaned Grille | 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 |
| Michelin Acoustic Tyre Technology | std | — |
| Optional Paint Palettes - Solid/Metallic/Signature Metallic/Racing Line/Satin/Special/Heritage | opt | — |
| Rear: 325/30/ZR21 | std | — |
| Roof Panel - Body Coloured | std | — |
| Roof Panel - Gloss Black / Gloss 2x2 Twill Carbon Fibre | opt | — |
| Summer Tyre Model: Michelin PS5s | std | — |
| Swan Wing opening, infinite stop, frameless doors | std | — |
| Tail Lights - Smoked | opt | — |
| Two Door Coupe Body Style with 2+2 Seating | std | — |
| Wheels - 21" Five Spoke Forged - Satin Silver | std | — |
| Winter Tyre Model: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 | opt | — |
| LED headlights with Daytime Running Lights | std | std |
| Rear window defogger with timer | std | std |
Powertrain13 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Aston Martin DB12 V8DB12 V8 RWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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 V8DB12 V8 RWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2.375 turns lock-to-lock | std | — |
| Adaptive Damping System (ADS) | std | — |
| Brakes - Carbon Ceramic Brake System | opt | — |
| 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 | — |
| Rear multi-link suspension, with coil springs and anti-roll bar | std | — |
| Rear steel brake discs Ø360 x 32mm with four-piston calipers | 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 V8
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 V8DB12 V8 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 V8 | 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 V8 or the 2027 Toyota Corolla?
Too close to call: Toyota Corolla 82.6 vs Aston Martin DB12 V8 81.9 with these weights. The Aston Martin DB12 V8 is ahead on performance and tech & comfort. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 2.2 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Toyota Corolla scores 82.6 and the 2027 Aston Martin DB12 V8 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 V8 or the 2027 Toyota Corolla?
2027 Aston Martin DB12 V8: 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 V8 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 V8 answers: it makes 670 hp against 169 and turns out 590 lb-ft of torque against 151. What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.