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Renault Express vs Aston Martin DB12 comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 192,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Express or Aston Martin DB12?

Renault Express vs Aston Martin DB12: Key differences

Renault Express

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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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Aston Martin DB12

  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Express

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Renault Express is substantially cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Aston Martin DB12 costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 175,732 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Express uses 4.6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Aston Martin DB12 with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 7.6 L/100km.

DB12

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 significantly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 578 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DB12 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Renault Express takes 11.9 s. That’s about 8.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DB12 delivers substantially more torque with 800 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 560 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Aston Martin DB12 offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Express is noticeably lighter – 1,296 kg compared to 1,788 kg. The difference is around 492 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Express is far ahead overall 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 £17,100
Express

Renault Express

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 75 - 102 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.6 - 6.6 L/100km
Renault Express
Aston Martin DB12

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Renault Express

The Renault Express is a no-nonsense city van that pairs clever packaging and practical cargo space with an easy-to-drive, fuss-free character. Built for small businesses and active families, it delivers rugged reliability and low running costs without pretension — a sensible workhorse with a wink.

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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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Renault Express
Aston Martin DB12

Costs and Consumption

Price
17,100 - 19,500 £
Price
192,900 - 209,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
121 - 149 g/km
co2
276 - 278 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Seats
2
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,296 - 1,390 kg
Curb weight
1,788 - 1,898 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Length
4,393 mm
Length
-
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
1,811 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,300 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
575 - 700 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
75 - 102 HP
Power HP
680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.7 s
Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
200 - 240 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
55 - 75 kW
Power kW
500 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General

Model Year
2021
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Renault
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Aston Martin
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