2019 Subaru Ascent vs 2019 Volkswagen Atlas

2019 Subaru Ascent

2019 Volkswagen Atlas

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2.4T 8-Passenger

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
2.4T 8-Passenger	21	27	$30,027	$31,995
2.4T 7-Passenger Premium	21	27	$32,028	$34,195
2.4T 8-Passenger Premium	21	27	$32,028	$34,195
2.4T 7-Passenger Limited	20	26	$36,414	$38,995
2.4T 8-Passenger Limited	20	26	$36,414	$38,995
2.4T 7-Passenger Touring	20	26	$41,601	$44,695

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FWD 2.0T S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
FWD 2.0T S	22	26	$29,628	$30,895
4MOTION 3.6L V6 S	17	23	$32,697	$34,095
FWD 2.0T SE	22	26	$32,697	$34,095
FWD 3.6L V6 SE	17	24	$34,039	$35,495
FWD 2.0T SE w/Technology	22	26	$34,423	$35,895
4MOTION 3.6L V6 SE	17	23	$35,766	$37,295
FWD 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology	17	24	$35,765	$37,295
4MOTION 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology	17	23	$37,492	$39,095
FWD 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology R-Line	17	24	$37,637	$39,245
4MOTION 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology R-Line	17	23	$39,362	$41,045
FWD 3.6L V6 SEL	17	24	$39,698	$41,395
4MOTION 3.6L V6 SEL	17	23	$41,425	$43,195
FWD 3.6L V6 SEL R-Line	17	24	$41,568	$43,345
4MOTION 3.6L V6 SEL R-Line	17	23	$43,294	$45,145
4MOTION 3.6L V6 SEL Premium	17	23	$46,411	$48,395

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$30,027

$29,628

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$31,995

$30,895

Monthly Payment Estimate

$533 / month

$515 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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6.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Subaru Ascent isn’t another quirky hatchback-wagon-crossover thing—it’s a mainstream hit and Subaru will be better for it.

The 2019 VW Atlas prioritizes space above pace, which makes it a must-see for families.

TCC Likes

Smart, family-ready interior
Standard active safety features
Good value at affordable trim levels

Exceptionally spacious
Comfortable ride quality
Slide-forward second row

TCC Dislikes

Sometimes nervous throttle
Seats could stand to be a little wider
No hybrid powertrain—yet

Neither fast nor frugal
Low-buck interior trim
No AWD with turbo-4

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

26 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

38.6

37.6

Front Head Room (in)

41.3

Second Hip Room (in)

57.5

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

61.1

61.5

Third Leg Room (in)

31.7

33.7

Second Head Room (in)

40.4

Third Hip Room (in)

45.9

45.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

60.3

60.8

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

41.5

Third Head Room (in)

36.3

38.3

Front Hip Room (in)

57.7

58.2

Third Shoulder Room (in)

57.2

54.9

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.7

Wheelbase (in)

113.8

117.3

Liftover Height (in)

Height, Overall (in)

71.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.2

67.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.3

Track Width, Front (in)

64.4

67.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

17.8

20.6

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

45.9

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

47.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

47.5

55.5

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 Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

86.5

96.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

19.9

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.1

13.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.2

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.3

18.6

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.1

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/60HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/60HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Weight Information

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

6001

5622

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

18 X 8

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

277 @ 2000

258 @ 1600

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.4 L/146

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

260 @ 5600

235 @ 4500

Engine Oil Cooler

None

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded H-4

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.23 - 0.75

5.59

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.47

0.67

Trans PTO Access

Trans Type

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Trans Description Cont. Again

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.60

0.81

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.14

3.99

Trans Order Code

Transfer Case Model

Electronic

None

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.21

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.43

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.95

Summary

Body Code

Body Style

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Subaru Ascent

Volkswagen Atlas

Suspension

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

4.44

3.60

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

4.44

3.60

Suspension Type - Rear

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.7

7.3

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

2019 Subaru Ascent

2019 Ascent all-new and on sale
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2019 Volkswagen Atlas

2019 Atlas is ready for a test drive
Cashback: Up to $1,000 off + unadvertised discounts available
Finance: From 1.9% APR for 60 months
Lease: From $329 per month for 39 months

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