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Aston Martin DB12 vs Fiat Ducato comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 140 HP), boot space and price (192,900 £ vs 41,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Aston Martin DB12 or Fiat Ducato?

Aston Martin DB12 vs Fiat Ducato: Key differences

Aston Martin DB12

  • substantially more power
  • markedly lighter
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Fiat Ducato

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

DB12

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Fiat Ducato is substantially cheaper – starting at 41,200 £ , while the Aston Martin DB12 costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 151,700 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat Ducato uses 7.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Aston Martin DB12 with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4.7 L/100km.

Ducato

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Aston Martin DB12 offers substantially more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 540 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DB12 delivers considerably more torque with 800 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 450 Nm more.

DB12

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Aston Martin DB12 offers more seats – 4 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Aston Martin DB12 is markedly lighter – 1,788 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 377 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Ducato holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £41,200
Ducato

Fiat Ducato

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 140 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.5 - 8.2 L/100km
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Aston Martin DB12

The Aston Martin DB12 is a gorgeously styled grand tourer that fuses beguiling elegance with a fiercely driver-focused personality while wrapping occupants in luxury. If you want a car that turns heads on the street and makes long journeys feel like an event, the DB12 provides effortless poise and an intoxicating soundtrack—perfect for buyers who prefer their drama tailored rather than shouty.

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Fiat Ducato

The Fiat Ducato is a no-nonsense workhorse that turns practicality into an artform, with a cavernous, flexible load area and predictable, car-like driving manners that make long days behind the wheel far less tedious. It’s equally at home with a tradesman’s kit or a camper conversion, offering sensible packaging, easy servicing and the sort of reliability that keeps surprises—and down-time—to a minimum.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
192,900 - 209,600 £
Price
41,200 - 43,900 £
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
276 - 278 g/km
co2
198 - 217 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4
Seats
3
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,788 - 1,898 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,230 kg
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,980 mm
Width
2,050 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
1,315 - 2,020 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
680 HP
Power HP
140 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
800 Nm
Torque
350 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
500 kW
Power kW
103 kW
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Aston Martin
Brand
Fiat
What drivetrain options does the Aston Martin DB12 have?

The Aston Martin DB12 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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