DecodedCarsAston Martin DB12 V8
4 model years from 2024 to 2027, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2024–2027
- Class
- Minicompact Cars
- Latest engines
- 4.0L 8-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 17–17 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 2 campaigns, all years
The 2026 DB12 V8 in brief
The 2026 Aston Martin DB12 V8 is a minicompact car offered with a 4.0L 8-cyl turbo engine and rear-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 17 MPG combined (15 city / 22 highway), 16% worse than the 2026 minicompact car average of 20.3 MPG, for an estimated $4,850 a year in fuel.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Aston Martin DB12 V8 has 4 model years in our data, from 2024 to 2027.
Its most efficient year was 2027 at 17 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 17 to 17 MPG.
2025 has the most recalls (2); all years together count 2 campaigns and 0 owner complaints.
How the 2024 DB12 V8 compares
The 2024 Aston Martin DB12 V8 is a minicompact car offered with a 4.0L 8-cyl turbo engine and rear-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 17 MPG combined (15 city / 22 highway), 16% worse than the 2024 minicompact car average of 20.3 MPG, for an estimated $4,850 a year in fuel.
2026 DB12 V8 pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 17 MPG combined, 16% below the 2026 minicompact car average of 20.3 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
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Alternatives to the 2027 DB12 V8
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Aston Martin DB12 S | 17 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Aston Martin. How we calculate this →