Compare the2025 Aston Martin DB12VS 2024 Jaguar F-Type

The DB12 has a standard Birds-eye Camera to allow the driver to see objects all around the vehicle on a screen. The F-Type only offers a rear monitor and front and rear parking sensors that beep or flash a light. That doesn’t help with obstacles to the sides.

Both the DB12 and the F-Type have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and driver alert monitors.

The DB12 comes with a full 3-year/unlimited-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car and includes free 24-hour roadside assistance. The F-Type’s 60,000-mile basic warranty expires sooner.

The DB12’s corrosion warranty is 4 years longer than the F-Type’s (10 vs. 6 years).

The DB12’s 4.0 turbo V8 produces 226 more horsepower (670 vs. 444) and 85 lbs.-ft. more torque (513 vs. 428) than the F-Type P450’s standard 5.0 supercharged V8. The DB12’s 4.0 turbo V8 produces 95 more horsepower (670 vs. 575) than the F-Type R75’s standard 5.0 supercharged V8.

The DB12 has 2 gallons more fuel capacity than the F-Type (20.5 vs. 18.5 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Aston Martin DB12 higher (5 out of 10) than the Jaguar F-Type (3). This means the DB12 produces up to 16.5 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the F-Type every 15,000 miles.

For better stopping power the DB12’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the F-Type:

For better traction, the DB12 has larger front tires than the F-Type (F:275/35R21 & R:305/30R21 vs. F:265/35R20 & R:305/30R20).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the DB12 has standard 21-inch wheels. Only 20-inch wheels are available on the F-Type.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the DB12’s wheelbase is 7.2 inches longer than on the F-Type (110.4 inches vs. 103.2 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the DB12 is 3.2 inches wider in the front and .7 inches wider in the rear than on the F-Type.

The DB12’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (48% to 52%) than the F-Type’s (54.5% to 45.5%). This gives the DB12 more stable handling and braking.

The DB12 has standard seating for 4 passengers; the F-Type can only carry 2.

The DB12 Coupe has 1.8 inches more front headroom and 2.3 inches more front legroom than the F-Type Coupe.

To make loading groceries and cargo easier when your hands are full, the DB12’s trunk can be opened just by kicking your foot under the back bumper, leaving your hands completely free. The F-Type doesn’t offer a hands-free gesture to open its trunk, forcing you to put cargo down if your hands are full.

In case of a sudden change of weather, the DB12 has a standard remote convertible top that can be raised from a distance to protect the interior of the vehicle from damage. On a hot day the DB12 has a standard remote opening feature, to lower the top from outside. The F-Type doesn’t offer a remote top, so the driver will have to run to the car, get in, turn the ignition on and raise the top to prevent the interior from being damaged.

The F-Type’s cornering lamps activate a lamp on the front corner when the turn signal is activated. The DB12’s standard adaptive cornering lights turn the actual headlight unit up to several degrees, depending on steering wheel angle and vehicle speed. This lights a significant distance into corners at any speed.

To keep a safe, consistent following distance, the DB12 has a standard Adaptive Cruise Control, which alters the speed of the vehicle without driver intervention. This allows the driver to use cruise control more safely without constantly having to disengage it when approaching slower traffic. The F-Type doesn’t offer an adaptive cruise control.

With standard Natural Voice Control, the DB12 offers the driver hands free control of the radio and the navigation computer by simply speaking. The F-Type doesn’t offer a voice control system.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Aston Martin DB12 has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the front center console. The F-Type doesn’t offer wireless personal charging.