2020 Ford Explorer vs 2020 Subaru Ascent
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MSRP$32,765 | MSRP$31,995 |
Average price$28,652 | Average price$26,714 |
Listings3013 | Listings455 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
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2020 Ford Explorer Reviews SummaryFor nearly 30 years, the Ford Explorer has settled into the American lexicon like Cheerios. We've gobbled up millions of them, from the rock-crawling Eddie Bauers of the 1990s to the brand-new ST that can take down sports cars. The 2020 Explorer brings an all-new chassis, cranks up the technology, and introduces hybrid and high-performance powertrains in a space the size of a small living room. The Explorer's also getting very expensive while other automakers catch on to Ford's winning formula—for a lot less money. | |
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 | |
Engine2.3L 300 hp I4 | Engine2.4L 260 hp H4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity8 |
Horsepower | Horsepower260 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway27 |
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Engine Name2.3L 300 hp I4 | Engine Name2.4L 260 hp H4 |
Torque | Torque277 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower260 hp @ 5600 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway27 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity8 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space18.2 cu ft | Cargo Space17.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight4345 lbs | Curb Weight4430 lbs |
Height69.9 in | Height71.6 in |
Length198.8 in | Length196.8 in |
Width89.3 in | Width85.7 in |
Wheelbase119.1 in | Wheelbase113.8 in |
Maximum Payload1425 lbs | Maximum Payload1570 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity5300 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $32,765 | $31,995 |
Average price | $28,652 | $26,714 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.4 | 4.9 |
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | For nearly 30 years, the Ford Explorer has settled into the American lexicon like Cheerios. We've gobbled up millions of them, from the rock-crawling Eddie Bauers of the 1990s to the brand-new ST that can take down sports cars. The 2020 Explorer brings an all-new chassis, cranks up the technology, and introduces hybrid and high-performance powertrains in a space the size of a small living room. The Explorer's also getting very expensive while other automakers catch on to Ford's winning formula—for a lot less money. | 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 | 2.3L 300 hp I4 | 2.4L 260 hp H4 |
Drive Train | RWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 8 |
Horsepower | 260 hp @ 5600 rpm | |
MPG City | 21 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 27 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.3L 300 hp I4 | 2.4L 260 hp H4 |
Torque | 277 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 260 hp @ 5600 rpm | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 27 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 8 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 18.2 cu ft | 17.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4345 lbs | 4430 lbs |
Height | 69.9 in | 71.6 in |
Length | 198.8 in | 196.8 in |
Width | 89.3 in | 85.7 in |
Wheelbase | 119.1 in | 113.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 1425 lbs | 1570 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5300 lbs | 2000 lbs |
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