Ferrari 296 GTS vs Aston Martin DB12 Volante

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Ferrari 296 GTS
$668,146 AUD
Aston Martin DB12 Volante
~$492,000 AUD
Performance
Power▲ 610 kW500 kW
Torque740 Nm▲ 800 Nm
0–100 km/h2.9s—
0–200 km/h7.6s—
Top speed330 km/h—
Power-to-weight▲ 396 kW/t263 kW/t
Engine
Engine3.0L twin-turbo V6 + electric motor (mid-engine, F163 platform)4.0L twin-turbo V8
Displacement2,992 cc—
Cylinders68
AspirationTwin-turbochargedTwin-turbocharged
HybridPlug-in hybrid (PHEV), 1 rear MGU-K electric motor, 122 kW; no front motors (RWD only)No
Drivetrain
Driven wheelsRear-wheel driveRear-wheel drive
Transmission8-spd dual-clutch (Magna 8DCL900 DCT)8-spd automatic (ZF)
Efficiency
Fuel typePetrol / Plug-in hybridPetrol
Fuel economy▲ 6.7 L/100km12.3 L/100km
CO₂▲ 153 g/km280 g/km
Fuel tank65 L78 L
EV-only range25 kmN/A
Battery7.5 kWhN/A
Dimensions & weight
Length4,565 mm4,725 mm
Width (excl mirrors)1,958 mm2,135 mm
Height1,191 mm1,295 mm
Wheelbase2,600 mm2,805 mm
Kerb weight▲ 1,540 kg (dry)1,898 kg
Wheels & brakes
Front tyre245/35 ZR20275/35 ZR21
Rear tyre305/35 ZR20325/30 ZR21
Carbon ceramic brakesStandardN/A
Ownership
Launch price$668,146 AUD~$492,000 AUD
Warranty3yr / unlimited km3 years, unlimited km
Service interval12mo / 20,000 km (7yr complimentary programme)—
Production statusIn productionIn production

What each would cost to buy new

The price plus stamp duty, in the state you pick. Luxury car tax is already inside a new car’s price.

▲ marks the stronger figure. Prices are launch RRP before on-road costs. Weight basis varies between makers, so power-to-weight is indicative. Specs checked 28 Jul 2026.

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