Compare the2024 Lexus LCVS 2024 Aston Martin DB12

For enhanced safety, the front and rear seat shoulder belts of the Lexus LC have pretensioners to tighten the seatbelts and eliminate dangerous slack in the event of a collision and force limiters to limit the pressure the belts will exert on the passengers. The Aston Martin DB12 doesn’t offer pretensioners for its rear seat belts.

The LC has a standard Pre-Collision System, which uses forward mounted sensors to warn the driver of a possible collision ahead. If the driver doesn’t react and the system determines a collision is imminent, it automatically applies the brakes at full-force in order to reduce the force of the crash or avoid it altogether. The DB12 doesn't offer collision warning or crash mitigation brakes.

The LC has standard Secondary Collision Brake, which automatically apply the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The DB12 doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

The LC has standard Safety Connect®, which uses a global positioning satellite (GPS) receiver and a cellular system to get turn-by-turn driving directions, remotely unlock your doors if you lock your keys in, help track down your vehicle if it’s stolen or send emergency personnel to the scene if any airbags deploy. The DB12 doesn’t offer a GPS response system, only a navigation computer with no live response for emergencies, so if you’re involved in an accident and you’re incapacitated help may not come as quickly.

Both the LC and the DB12 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors, rear cross-path warning and driver alert monitors.

The Lexus LC weighs 625 to 825 pounds more than the Aston Martin DB12. The NHTSA advises that heavier cars are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

The LC comes with a full 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The DB12’s 3-year basic warranty expires 1 year sooner.

Lexus’ powertrain warranty covers the LC 3 years longer than Aston Martin covers the DB12. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 6 years or 70,000 miles. Coverage on the DB12 ends after only 3 years.

There are almost 7 times as many Lexus dealers as there are Aston Martin dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the LC’s warranty.

On the EPA test cycle the LC Coupe gets better mileage than the DB12:

On the EPA test cycle the LC 500 Convertible gets better fuel mileage than the DB12 (15 city/25 hwy vs. 15 city/22 hwy).

The LC can travel with zero emissions on a full charge for .6 miles. The DB12 can’t move without running its internal combustion engine.

Regenerative brakes improve the LC Hybrid’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The DB12 doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

The LC’s standard fuel tank has 1.2 gallons more fuel capacity than the DB12 (21.7 vs. 20.5 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups. The LC Hybrid’s standard fuel tank has 1.7 gallons more fuel capacity than the DB12 (22.2 vs. 20.5 gallons).

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Lexus LC higher (5 to 7 out of 10) than the Aston Martin DB12 (3). This means the LC produces up to 24.5 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the DB12 every 15,000 miles.

A 10-speed automatic is standard on the Lexus LC, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only an eight-speed automatic is available for the DB12.

The LC 500h has a standard continuously variable transmission (CVT). With no “steps” between gears, it can keep the engine at the most efficient speed for fuel economy, or keep it at its peak horsepower indefinitely for maximum acceleration. The DB12 doesn’t offer a CVT.

Changing a flat tire near traffic can be dangerous and inconvenient. The run-flat tires standard on the LC can be driven up to 50 miles without any air pressure, allowing you to drive to a service station for a repair. The DB12 doesn’t offer run-flat tires.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the LC’s wheelbase is 2.6 inches longer than on the DB12 (113 inches vs. 110.4 inches).

For better maneuverability, the LC Active Rear Steering’s turning circle is 5.9 feet tighter than the DB12’s (34.8 feet vs. 40.7 feet). The LC’s turning circle is 5.3 feet tighter than the DB12’s (35.4 feet vs. 40.7 feet).

The LC Convertible uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The DB12 doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

Because it has more passenger and cargo room, the EPA rates the LC Coupe a Subcompact car, while the DB12 is rated a Minicompact.

The LC has 13.9 cubic feet more passenger volume than the DB12 (85.9 vs. 72).

With its coupe body style, valet key and remote trunk release lockout, the LC offers cargo security. The DB12’s non-lockable remote release defeats cargo security.

A standard locking glovebox (which can’t be accessed with the valet key) keeps your small valuables safer in the LC. The DB12 doesn’t offer locking storage for small valuables.

The LC has a standard remote vehicle starting system, so the vehicle can be started from inside the driver's house. This allows the driver to comfortably warm up the engine before going out to the vehicle. The climate system will also automatically heat or cool the interior. The DB12 doesn’t offer a remote starting system.

The LC offers an optional heads-up display that projects speed, tachometer and navigation instruction readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The DB12 doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

The LC’s standard power windows have a locking feature to keep children from operating them, but the driver can still raise and lower both of them with the lock engaged. Aston Martin does not offer a locking feature on the DB12’s standard power windows.

The LC’s power window, power lock, power mirror and cruise control switches are lit from behind, making them plainly visible and easier to operate at night. The DB12’s cruise control switches are unlit, making them difficult to find at night and operate safely.

The LC’s sun-visors swivel front-to-side to block glare from the side windows. The DB12’s visors are fixed into the windshield header.

The LC’s standard rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The DB12 has an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.