2020 Subaru Ascent vs 2021 Honda Pilot
Overview | |
MSRP$31,995 | MSRP$32,550 |
Average price$26,992 | Average price$31,025 |
Listings432 | Listings2484 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 |
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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. | |
2021 Honda Pilot Reviews SummaryIt’s been seven years since Honda last redesigned the Pilot, the automaker’s popular midsize three-row crossover SUV. In most ways, age has been kind to it, but to love a 2021 Honda Pilot you must first live with one. Unlike some competitors, the styling is not a strong suit. Rather, it is the Pilot’s interior, powertrain, driving dynamics, and simple but useful technology that makes you appreciate it each and every day. Well, that, and the cheap lease payment. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.4L 260 hp H4 | Engine3.5L 280 hp V6 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity8 |
Horsepower260 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower280 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway27 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.4L 260 hp H4 | Engine Name3.5L 280 hp V6 |
Torque277 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | Torque262 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm |
Horsepower260 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower280 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway27 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity8 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space17.8 cu ft | Cargo Space16.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight4430 lbs | Curb Weight3982 lbs |
Height71.6 in | Height70.6 in |
Length196.8 in | Length196.5 in |
Width85.7 in | Width78.6 in |
Wheelbase113.8 in | Wheelbase111.0 in |
Maximum Payload1570 lbs | Maximum Payload1563 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $31,995 | $32,550 |
Average price | $26,992 | $31,025 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.9 | 4.6 |
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 7.2 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | 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. | It’s been seven years since Honda last redesigned the Pilot, the automaker’s popular midsize three-row crossover SUV. In most ways, age has been kind to it, but to love a 2021 Honda Pilot you must first live with one. Unlike some competitors, the styling is not a strong suit. Rather, it is the Pilot’s interior, powertrain, driving dynamics, and simple but useful technology that makes you appreciate it each and every day. Well, that, and the cheap lease payment. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.4L 260 hp H4 | 3.5L 280 hp V6 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 8 |
Horsepower | 260 hp @ 5600 rpm | 280 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 21 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 27 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.4L 260 hp H4 | 3.5L 280 hp V6 |
Torque | 277 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 262 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm |
Horsepower | 260 hp @ 5600 rpm | 280 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 27 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 8 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 17.8 cu ft | 16.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4430 lbs | 3982 lbs |
Height | 71.6 in | 70.6 in |
Length | 196.8 in | 196.5 in |
Width | 85.7 in | 78.6 in |
Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 111.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 1570 lbs | 1563 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2000 lbs | 3500 lbs |
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