Are you excited about the Ascent? We are. But it's one thing to know the details, and it's another thing to see how they stack up against other vehicles. So, with that in mind, let's take a look!
| 2019 Subaru Ascent | 2018 Honda Pilot | 2018 Toyota Highlander | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.4L turbo Boxer | 3.5L V6 | 3.5L V6 |
| Transmission | Lineartronic CVT | 6-speed or 9-speed auto | 8-speed auto |
| Drivetrain | Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive | FWD or AWD | FWD or AWD |
| Power | 260 horsepower | 280 horsepower | 295 horsepower |
| Torque | 277 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft | 263 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy (city / highway / combined) |
21 / 27 / 23 | 18 / 26 / 21 | 19 / 26 / 22 |
| Towing | 5000 pounds | 3500 pounds (FWD) / 5000 pounds (AWD) | 5000 pounds |
| Curb weight | 4430 pounds | 4054 pounds | 4370 pounds |
| Exterior dimensions (l/w/h) | 196.8" / 76" / 71.6" | 194.5" / 69.8" / 78.6" | 192.5" / 75.8" / 68.1" |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 inches | 7.3 inches | 8 inches |
| Headroom (1st / 2nd / 3rd rows) |
41.3" / 40" / 36.3" | 40.1" / 40.2" / 38.9" | 39.5" / 37.8" / 35.9" |
| Legroom (1st / 2nd / 3rd rows) |
42.2" / 38.6" / 31.7" | 40.9" / 38.4" / 31.9" | 44.2" / 38.4" / 27.7" |
| Shoulder room (1st / 2nd / 3rd rows) |
61.1" / 60.3" / 57.2" | 62" / 62" / 57.6" | 59.3" / 59.6" / 55" |
| Hip room (1st / 2nd / 3rd rows) |
57.7" / 57.5" / 45.9" | 59.1" / 57.3" / 44.6" | 57.2" / 57.1" / 45.6" |
| Cargo volume all seats up | 17.8 cubic feet | 16.5 cubic feet | 13.8 cubic feet |
| Cargo volume with the third row down | 47.5 cubic feet | 46.8 cubic feet | 42 cubic feet |
| Cargo volume with the second and third row down | 86.5 cubic feet | 83.8 cubic feet | 82.6 cubic feet |
| Base price | $32,970 | FWD $31,875 / AWD $33,775 | FWD $34,075 / AWD $35,535 |
What are the things you care most about? Fuel economy? The Ascent comes out ahead. Towing? All are great (with an AWD Pilot). Ground clearance? All Ascent. Cargo space? Ascent all the way. Cost? Symmetrical all-wheel drive to AWD to AWD, the Subaru Ascent is the most bang for your buck.
We're excited, because we think the Ascent is an amazing vehicle. Looking at it side-by-side with other vehicles, we hope you understand why.
