Compare 2020 Honda Pilot vs 2020 Subaru Ascent vs 2021 Volkswagen Atlas

2020 Honda Pilot
#8 in Large SUVs
X
2020 Subaru Ascent
#4 in Large SUVs
X
2021 Volkswagen Atlas
#12 in Large SUVs
X
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Black Edition AWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Pilot Black Edition AWD 19 26 $45,424 $49,720
Pilot EX 2WD 19 27 $31,569 $34,530
Pilot EX AWD 18 26 $33,394 $36,530
Pilot EX-L 2WD 19 27 $34,698 $37,960
Pilot EX-L AWD 18 26 $36,522 $39,960
Pilot EX-L w/Navi & RES 2WD 19 27 $36,522 $39,960
Pilot EX-L w/Navi & RES AWD 18 26 $38,346 $41,960
Pilot Elite AWD 19 26 $44,056 $48,220
Pilot LX 2WD 19 27 $28,943 $31,650
Pilot LX AWD 18 26 $30,767 $33,650
Pilot Touring 7-Passenger 2WD 20 27 $39,313 $43,020
Pilot Touring 7-Passenger AWD 19 26 $41,137 $45,020
Pilot Touring 8-Passenger 2WD 20 27 $39,039 $42,720
Pilot Touring 8-Passenger AWD 19 26 $40,864 $44,720
Select style
8-Passenger
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Ascent 8-Passenger 21 27 $30,027 $31,995
Ascent Limited 7-Passenger 20 26 $36,735 $39,345
Ascent Limited 8-Passenger 20 26 $36,735 $39,345
Ascent Premium 7-Passenger 21 27 $32,211 $34,395
Ascent Premium 8-Passenger 21 27 $32,211 $34,395
Ascent Touring 7-Passenger 20 26 $41,922 $45,045
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2.0T S 4MOTION
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Atlas 2.0T S 4MOTION N/A N/A $32,075 $33,445
Atlas 2.0T S FWD 21 24 $30,251 $31,545
Atlas 2.0T SE 4MOTION N/A N/A $35,287 $36,795
Atlas 2.0T SE FWD 21 24 $33,464 $34,895
Atlas 2.0T SE w/Technology 4MOTION N/A N/A $37,204 $38,795
Atlas 2.0T SE w/Technology FWD 21 24 $35,382 $36,895
Atlas 2.0T SEL 4MOTION N/A N/A $40,656 $42,395
Atlas 2.0T SEL Premium 4MOTION N/A N/A $45,260 $47,195
Atlas 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology 4MOTION 16 22 $38,548 $40,195
Atlas 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology FWD 17 23 $36,724 $38,295
Atlas 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology R-Line 4MOTION 16 22 $39,890 $41,595
Atlas 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology R-Line FWD 17 23 $38,068 $39,695
Atlas 3.6L V6 SEL 4MOTION 16 22 $42,384 $44,195
Atlas 3.6L V6 SEL FWD 17 23 $40,560 $42,295
Atlas 3.6L V6 SEL Premium 4MOTION 16 22 $46,987 $48,995
Atlas 3.6L V6 SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION 16 22 $48,617 $50,695
Atlas 3.6L V6 SEL R-Line 4MOTION 16 22 $44,012 $45,895
Atlas 3.6L V6 SEL R-Line FWD 17 23 $42,191 $43,995
Pricing
Invoice Price
$45,424
$30,027
$32,075
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$49,720
$31,995
$33,445
Monthly Payment Estimate
$829 / month
$533 / month
$557 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
6.5
6.8
5.6
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2020 Honda Pilot is a three-row family crossover at the top of its class. The 2020 Subaru Ascent is nearly as rational a family hauler as a minivan. The 2021 VW Atlas is a competent family hauler that assimilates into the daily routine without fuss.
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Fuel Economy
City
19 mpg 21 mpg 0 mpg
Highway
26 mpg 27 mpg 0 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD -
Interior Dimensions
Second Leg Room (in)
38.4 38.6 37.6
Front Head Room (in)
39.5 41.3 41.3
Second Hip Room (in)
57.3 57.5 58
Passenger Capacity
7 8 7
Front Shoulder Room (in)
62 61.1 61.5
Third Leg Room (in)
31.9 31.7 33.7
Second Head Room (in)
40.9 40 40.4
Third Hip Room (in)
44.6 45.9 45.1
Second Shoulder Room (in)
62 60.3 60.8
Front Leg Room (in)
40.9 42.2 41.5
Third Head Room (in)
38.9 36.3 38.3
Passenger Volume (ft³)
153.1 153.5 -
Front Hip Room (in)
59.1 57.7 58.2
Third Shoulder Room (in)
57.6 57.2 54.9
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Rear (in)
66.3 64.2 67.8
Wheelbase (in)
111 113.8 117.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
78.6 76 78.3
Track Width, Front (in)
66.3 64.4 67.2
Length, Overall (in)
196.5 196.8 198.3
Height, Overall (in)
70.6 71.6 70
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- 8.7 -
Liftover Height (in)
- 32 -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
46 47.5 55.5
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
82.1 86.5 96.8
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
16 17.8 20.6
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- 47.2 -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- 33.9 -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- 82.5 -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
- 19.9 -
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- 45.9 -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- 47.6 -
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.6 13.1 13.2
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13 13 12.2
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
- - 4-Wheel
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
19.5 19.3 18.6
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
39.4 38 38.1
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Tires
Front Tire Size
P245/50HR20 P245/60HR18 P245/60HR18
Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P245/50HR20 P245/60HR18 P245/60HR18
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Trailering
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
3500 2000 NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
350 200 NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
350 200 NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
3500 2000 NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
3500 2000 NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4319 4430 -
Wheels
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact Compact Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
20 X 8 18 X 7.5 18 X 8
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
20 X 8 18 X 7.5 18 X 8
Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
280 @ 6000 260 @ 5600 235 @ 4500
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded V-6 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded H-4 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
262 @ 4700 277 @ 2000 258 @ 1600
Engine Order Code
NA NA NA
Displacement
3.5 L/212 2.4 L/146 2.0 L/121
Engine Oil Cooler
- - None
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
26 27 - TBD -
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
19 21 - TBD -
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
22 23 - TBD -
Transmission
Drivetrain
All Wheel All Wheel All Wheel
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 - 1.21
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.58 0.47 0.67
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.83 3.14 3.99
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.84 - 3.14
Trans Order Code
NA NA NA
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.38 - 1.43
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD CVT w/OD Automatic w/OD
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.70 0.60 0.81
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.81 - 1.00
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.71 3.23 - 0.75 5.59
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.33 4.44 -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.91 - 1.95
Trans Type
9 8 8
Transfer Case Model
- - None
Trans PTO Access
- - No
Transfer Case Power Take Off
- - No
Summary
Body Style
Sport Utility Sport Utility 4MOTION
Vehicle Name
Honda Pilot Subaru Ascent Volkswagen Atlas
Body Code
- - S
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Strut Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut Strut -
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Double Wishbone Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Double Wishbone -
Axle Type - Rear
- - Independent
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
- - 3.60
Axle Type - Front
- - Independent
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
- - 3.60
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.0 7.7 - TBD -
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
-
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
-
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
-
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
-
Overall Side Crash Rating
-
Side Barrier Rating
-
Side Barrier Rating Driver
-
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
-
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
-
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
-
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
-
Rollover Rating
-
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