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Toyota Corolla vs Aston Martin DB12 comparison

Compare performance (178 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (28,600 £ vs 192,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Corolla or Aston Martin DB12?

Toyota Corolla vs Aston Martin DB12: Key differences

Toyota Corolla

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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space

Aston Martin DB12

  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

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

Corolla

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.

Toyota Corolla is clearly cheaper – starting at 28,600 £ , while the Aston Martin DB12 costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 164,280 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla uses 4.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Aston Martin DB12 with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 7.8 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 clearly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 502 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DB12 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Toyota Corolla takes 7.5 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Aston Martin DB12 is substantially faster – reaching 325 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 145 km/h.

Corolla

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Toyota Corolla offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla is clearly lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,788 kg. The difference is around 368 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla offers clearly more boot space – 361 L compared to 262 L. That’s a difference of about 99 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Corolla is clearly superior 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.

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Corolla

Toyota Corolla

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 140 - 178 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.4 L/100km
Toyota Corolla
Aston Martin DB12

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Toyota Corolla

The Toyota Corolla remains the steady, no-nonsense compact that puts reliability and low running costs at the top of your shopping list, with a comfortable, well-built interior that won't embarrass you at the supermarket. It won't set your pulse racing, but it's an honest, easy-to-live-with car that makes smart sense for buyers who want dependability and sensible value with a dash of modern tech.

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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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Toyota Corolla
Aston Martin DB12

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Price
192,900 - 207,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
100 g/km
co2
276 - 278 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
43 L
Fuel tank capacity
78 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
2 - 3
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Curb weight
1,788 - 1,898 kg
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Length
4,370 mm
Length
4,725 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Height
1,295 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
400 - 450 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Power HP
680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.7 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
325 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Power kW
500 kW
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Aston Martin
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