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2019 Subaru Ascent vs. Its Competition

2019 Subaru Ascent
Aaron Cole Aaron Cole Managing Editor

The Honda Pilot was our Best Car to Buy two years ago and remains among our favorites in the class.

The Subaru Ascent offers a similarly creamy ride, open space, and good fuel economy—game on.

The Chevy Traverse is a popular pick, and has a couple more inches for rear leg room than the Ascent.

We’re not as sold on the Traverse’s value, and most trim levels don’t offer standard all-wheel drive like the Ascent.

Mazda’s CX-9 does a reasonable job of convincing us it’s a premium crossover, although its interior packaging isn’t up to snuff for us.

The Dodge Durango has an available V-8, so pick it if dragging more than 5,000 pounds is a priority.

The VW Atlas is similarly conservative and sharp, but its V-6 is profoundly thirsty compared to the turbo-4 in the Subaru.

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Quick Specs
6.8
The 2019 Subaru Ascent isn’t another quirky hatchback-wagon-crossover thing—it’s a mainstream hit and Subaru will be better for it.
6.4
The 2019 Chevrolet Traverse is bigger and more butch, but still every bit as good for a bunch.
5.7
The muscle-SUV 2019 Dodge Durango offers engaging handling and powerful engines, but it's falling behind in terms of safety.
7.0
Subtle upgrades make the 2019 Honda Pilot a must-see for three-row crossover shoppers.
6.5
The 2019 Toyota Highlander delivers safety, features, comfort, and efficiency in a family-friendly package.
6.3
The 2019 VW Atlas prioritizes space above pace, which makes it a must-see for families.
MSRP From     
$31,995$29,930$30,445$31,450$31,830$30,895
Gas Mileage     
20 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy17 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy13 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy18 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy19 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy17 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy
Engine     
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded H-4Gas V6Regular Unleaded V-6Regular Unleaded V-6Regular Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
EPA Class     
N/ASport Utility VehiclesN/ASmall Sport Utility Vehicles 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicles 2WDStandard Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD
Style Name     
2.4T 8-PassengerFWD 4-Door L w/1L0SXT RWDLX 2WDLE I4 FWD (Natl)2.0T S FWD
Drivetrain     
All WheelFront Wheel DriveRear Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity     
885887
Passenger Doors     
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Body Style     
Sport UtilitySport UtilitySport UtilitySport UtilitySport UtilitySport Utility
Transmission     
CVT w/ODAutomaticAutomatic w/ODAutomatic w/ODAutomatic w/ODAutomatic w/OD
Detailed Spec Comparison
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