Compare the Subaru Ascent to the Competition

The Subaru Ascent has taken on the large SUV world with its amazing space and off-road capability. So, let's see how the Ascent stacks up against top 3rd row SUVs for sale in Pittsburgh such as the Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot, and Kia Telluride. In this series of comparison reviews, we will look at three ways the Ascent tops the competition.

Subaru Ascent vs. Toyota Highlander

• Total passenger volume - The Subaru Ascent gives you an incredible 153.5 cubic feet of total passenger volume. That allows you to seat up to eight passengers in complete comfort. The Toyota Highlander only provides up to 139.5 cubic square feet of cargo volume. If you are looking for three rows of comfortable seating, the Ascent will be your choice.
• All Wheel Drive - When it comes to all-wheel drive, the Ascent gives you Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive as standard. The Toyota Highlander only offers front-wheel drive as standard.
• Cargo volume - Looking at cargo volume, the Ascent delivers with up to 86.5 cubic square feet behind the first row. The Toyota Highlander only provides you with up to 84.5 cubic feet behind the first row. When you to bring extra stuff with you, the Ascent is a top choice.

Subaru Ascent vs. Honda Pilot

• Ground Clearance - Ground clearance is important when handling off-road terrain. The Subaru Ascent offers you 8.7 inches of ground clearance while the Honda Pilot only provides you with 7.7 inches of ground clearance. That one full inch of difference will allow you to better handle off-road driving.
• Cargo Space - The Subaru Ascent is a leader when it comes to max cargo space with 86.5 cubic feet behind the first row. The Honda Pilot only provides you with up to 83.9 cubic feet behind the first row. This is critical if you are planning to go on that big road trip or if you are just looking to move lots of stuff.
• All Wheel Drive - The Subaru Ascent comes standard with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. With the Honda Pilot, you only get front-wheel drive as standard. When you want to have better control in wet weather and off-road conditions, the Ascent will provide you with the important all-wheel-drive control that you will want.

Subaru Ascent vs. Kia Telluride

• Fuel Economy - Looking at fuel economy, the Subaru Ascent offers you up to 21 miles per gallon in the city and up to 27 miles per gallon on the highway. The Kia Telluride only gives you up to 20 miles per gallon in the city and up to 26 miles per gallon on the highway. Over the long term, the Subaru Ascent is going to save you money at the fuel pump.
• All Wheel Drive - The Subaru Ascent comes standard with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. The Kia Telluride comes standard with only front-wheel drive. That means the Ascent will give you more control on wet roads and will be better equipped to handle all-terrain driving conditions.
• Ground Clearance - You want to make sure that you have enough ground clearance when going through certain terrain. With the Subaru Ascent, you get 8.7 inches of ground clearance. The Kia Telluride only provides you with 8 inches of ground clearance. That means the Ascent is better engineered to handle off-road conditions versus the Telluride.

Test Drive the new Subaru Ascent Near Canonsburg and McMurray

Discover why more and more people are choosing the Subaru Ascent over the Highlander, Pilot, and Telluride. Take a test drive today at Budd Baer Subaru in Washington, Pennsylvania. You will see why the Ascent is truly a top large SUV choice. We are ready to make you an unbeatable deal on a brand new Subaru Ascent SUV today.