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Subaru Crosstrek vs Aston Martin DB12 comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (29,900 £ vs 192,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Crosstrek or Aston Martin DB12?

Subaru Crosstrek vs Aston Martin DB12: Key differences

Subaru Crosstrek

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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • moderately lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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Aston Martin DB12

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

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

Crosstrek

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.

Subaru Crosstrek is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,900 £ , while the Aston Martin DB12 costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 162,952 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Subaru Crosstrek uses 7.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Aston Martin DB12 with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4.5 L/100km.

DB12

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Aston Martin DB12 offers significantly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 544 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DB12 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Subaru Crosstrek takes 10.8 s. That’s about 7.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DB12 delivers significantly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 618 Nm more.

Crosstrek

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: Subaru Crosstrek offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru Crosstrek is moderately lighter – 1,595 kg compared to 1,788 kg. The difference is around 193 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Crosstrek offers moderately more boot space – 315 L compared to 262 L. That’s a difference of about 53 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Subaru Crosstrek is decisively ahead 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 £29,900
Crosstrek

Subaru Crosstrek

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.7 L/100km
Subaru Crosstrek
Aston Martin DB12

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Subaru Crosstrek

The Subaru Crosstrek is a compact, go-anywhere crossover that blends rugged good looks with Subaru's familiar all-wheel-drive confidence, so it feels equally at home on backroads and in the supermarket car park. It delivers practical, reliable transport with a comfy ride and sensible features — not the flashiest cabin, but great for buyers who prefer substance over sparkle.

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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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Subaru Crosstrek
Aston Martin DB12

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,900 - 35,000 £
Price
192,900 - 209,600 £
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
174 g/km
co2
276 - 278 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,628 kg
Curb weight
1,788 - 1,898 kg
Trunk capacity
315 L
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
472 - 505 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 HP
Power HP
680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
182 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
100 kW
Power kW
500 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Aston Martin
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