2021 Subaru Ascent vs 2020 Lexus NX
Overview | |
MSRP$36,870 | MSRP$32,295 |
Listings5 | Listings10 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews8.5 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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2020 Lexus NX Reviews Summary | |
2021 Subaru Ascent Reviews SummaryFew automakers have the brand loyalty enjoyed by Subaru—and with good reason. Its cars, wagons, and SUVs are safe, reliable, and provide features like standard all-wheel drive (AWD). A three-row SUV with all of these benefits seems like a no-brainer, and so the 2021 Subaru Ascent is ideally positioned to differentiate itself from the rest of this family-hauling segment. In addition to its spacious cabin and a long list of standard features, the Ascent gains a few key safety features as newly standard equipment. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 235 hp I4 | Engine2.4L 260 hp H4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity8 |
Horsepower235 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower260 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City22 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway27 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 235 hp I4 | Engine Name2.4L 260 hp H4 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque277 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower235 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower260 hp @ 5600 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City22 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway27 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity8 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space17.7 cu ft | Cargo Space17.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3940 lbs | Curb Weight4430 lbs |
Height64.8 in | Height71.6 in |
Length182.7 in | Length196.8 in |
Width83.9 in | Width85.7 in |
Wheelbase104.7 in | Wheelbase113.8 in |
Maximum Payload895 lbs | Maximum Payload1570 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $36,870 | $32,295 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.5 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | Few automakers have the brand loyalty enjoyed by Subaru—and with good reason. Its cars, wagons, and SUVs are safe, reliable, and provide features like standard all-wheel drive (AWD). A three-row SUV with all of these benefits seems like a no-brainer, and so the 2021 Subaru Ascent is ideally positioned to differentiate itself from the rest of this family-hauling segment. In addition to its spacious cabin and a long list of standard features, the Ascent gains a few key safety features as newly standard equipment. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 235 hp I4 | 2.4L 260 hp H4 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 8 |
Horsepower | 235 hp @ 5600 rpm | 260 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City | 22 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 27 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 235 hp I4 | 2.4L 260 hp H4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 277 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower | 235 hp @ 5600 rpm | 260 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 22 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 27 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 8 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 17.7 cu ft | 17.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3940 lbs | 4430 lbs |
Height | 64.8 in | 71.6 in |
Length | 182.7 in | 196.8 in |
Width | 83.9 in | 85.7 in |
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 113.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 895 lbs | 1570 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2000 lbs | 2000 lbs |

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