2019 Subaru Forester vs 2020 Subaru Ascent
Overview | |
MSRP$24,295 | MSRP$31,995 |
Average price$21,531 | Average price$26,438 |
Listings840 | Listings459 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
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2019 Subaru Forester Reviews SummaryConsumers are hungry for all-weather capability, plenty of space for passengers, and plenty of space for the gear that comes with those passengers. Crossovers can offer all of this, while also providing solid fuel economy. So, it makes sense that crossovers of different sizes and price ranges are dominating the new car market. Nearly every automaker out there today offers at least one, if not multiple crossovers, in their showrooms. But while this is a new trend for some brands, Subaru has been offering multiple vehicles that fit the crossover formula for decades. In particular, the Subaru Forester has been around since 1997. When it arrived, the Forester provided standard all-wheel drive, reasonable fuel economy, plenty of cargo space, and an affordable base price. It was not the first vehicle to come standard with all-wheel drive—that would be the AMC Eagle of the 1970s. But the AMC brand is no more, and the '97 Forester offered all these attributes while also being incredibly reliable, and thus set the blueprint for the modern crossover craze. The modern compact SUV market includes popular vehicles like the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Volkswagen Tiguan, and more. With all these rivals, can the all-new 2019 Subaru Forester once again set the curve in this segment? | |
2020 Subaru Ascent Reviews SummaryLove might be what makes a Subaru a Subaru, as the automaker’s advertising has long claimed, but it's also what has traditionally made people outgrow Subarus. Subaru tried building a 3-row, 7-passenger SUV once before, but quirky design and a strange name flattened the B9 Tribeca’s tires before they got a decent chance to roll down the road. With the 2020 Ascent, however, Subaru has a family-size SUV for existing and would-be customers who need extra space for people, pets, and cargo. And while the Ascent is loaded with compelling details and thoughtful features, flaws might limit its appeal strictly to the Subaru faithful. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 182 hp H4 | Engine2.4L 260 hp H4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity8 |
Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower260 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway27 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 182 hp H4 | Engine Name2.4L 260 hp H4 |
Torque178 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque277 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower260 hp @ 5600 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway27 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity8 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space35.4 cu ft | Cargo Space17.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3449 lbs | Curb Weight4430 lbs |
Height67.5 in | Height71.6 in |
Length182.1 in | Length196.8 in |
Width80.9 in | Width85.7 in |
Wheelbase105.1 in | Wheelbase113.8 in |
Maximum Payload1442 lbs | Maximum Payload1570 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $24,295 | $31,995 |
Average price | $21,531 | $26,438 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.7 | 4.9 |
Expert reviews | 8.2 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Consumers are hungry for all-weather capability, plenty of space for passengers, and plenty of space for the gear that comes with those passengers. Crossovers can offer all of this, while also providing solid fuel economy. So, it makes sense that crossovers of different sizes and price ranges are dominating the new car market. Nearly every automaker out there today offers at least one, if not multiple crossovers, in their showrooms. But while this is a new trend for some brands, Subaru has been offering multiple vehicles that fit the crossover formula for decades. In particular, the Subaru Forester has been around since 1997. When it arrived, the Forester provided standard all-wheel drive, reasonable fuel economy, plenty of cargo space, and an affordable base price. It was not the first vehicle to come standard with all-wheel drive—that would be the AMC Eagle of the 1970s. But the AMC brand is no more, and the '97 Forester offered all these attributes while also being incredibly reliable, and thus set the blueprint for the modern crossover craze. The modern compact SUV market includes popular vehicles like the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Volkswagen Tiguan, and more. With all these rivals, can the all-new 2019 Subaru Forester once again set the curve in this segment? | Love might be what makes a Subaru a Subaru, as the automaker’s advertising has long claimed, but it's also what has traditionally made people outgrow Subarus. Subaru tried building a 3-row, 7-passenger SUV once before, but quirky design and a strange name flattened the B9 Tribeca’s tires before they got a decent chance to roll down the road. With the 2020 Ascent, however, Subaru has a family-size SUV for existing and would-be customers who need extra space for people, pets, and cargo. And while the Ascent is loaded with compelling details and thoughtful features, flaws might limit its appeal strictly to the Subaru faithful. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 182 hp H4 | 2.4L 260 hp H4 |
Drive Train | AWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 8 |
Horsepower | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm | 260 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City | 26 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 27 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 182 hp H4 | 2.4L 260 hp H4 |
Torque | 178 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 277 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm | 260 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 27 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 8 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 35.4 cu ft | 17.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3449 lbs | 4430 lbs |
Height | 67.5 in | 71.6 in |
Length | 182.1 in | 196.8 in |
Width | 80.9 in | 85.7 in |
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 113.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 1442 lbs | 1570 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | 2000 lbs |
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