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Subaru Impreza vs Aston Martin DB12 comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (30,300 £ vs 192,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Impreza or Aston Martin DB12?

Subaru Impreza vs Aston Martin DB12: Key differences

Subaru Impreza

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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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Aston Martin DB12

  • clearly 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

Impreza

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Subaru Impreza is considerably cheaper – starting at 30,300 £ , while the Aston Martin DB12 costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 162,549 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Subaru Impreza uses 7.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Aston Martin DB12 with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4.9 L/100km.

DB12

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Aston Martin DB12 offers clearly 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 Impreza takes 10.6 s. That’s about 7 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.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Subaru Impreza offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru Impreza is somewhat lighter – 1,574 kg compared to 1,788 kg. The difference is around 214 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Impreza offers slightly 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 Impreza stands well ahead of its rival 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.

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Impreza

Subaru Impreza

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.3 L/100km
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Subaru Impreza

The Subaru Impreza feels like a trusty companion built for everyday adventures, shrugging off bad weather and awkward parking with quiet competence. It won't win any style contests, but its sensible cabin, grippy manners, and honest driving character make it a smart pick for buyers who prefer substance over flash.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,300 - 32,500 £
Price
192,900 - 209,600 £
Consumption L/100km
7.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.2 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
166 g/km
co2
276 - 278 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,574 - 1,599 kg
Curb weight
1,788 - 1,898 kg
Trunk capacity
315 L
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,780 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
501 - 526 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
10.6 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
What drivetrain options does the Subaru Impreza have?

The Subaru Impreza is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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