2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA vs 2020 Subaru Ascent
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MSRP$31,995 | MSRP$36,230 |
Listings106 | Listings85 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 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 Mercedes-Benz GLA Reviews SummaryThe 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA delivers on all thing things a subcompact SUV is supposed to do. It’s cute, compact (but not cramped), and easily maneuverable. The new, eighth-generation GLA gives customers a lot of what they expect but also lacks the refinement of other Mercedes models. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.4L 260 hp H4 | Engine2.0L 221 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower260 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower221 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.4L 260 hp H4 | Engine Name2.0L 221 hp I4 |
Torque277 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower260 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower221 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space17.8 cu ft | Cargo Space15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight4430 lbs | Curb Weight3384 lbs |
Height71.6 in | Height63.5 in |
Length196.8 in | Length173.6 in |
Width85.7 in | Width79.5 in |
Wheelbase113.8 in | Wheelbase107.4 in |
Maximum Payload1570 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
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MSRP | $31,995 | $36,230 |
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Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 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. | The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA delivers on all thing things a subcompact SUV is supposed to do. It’s cute, compact (but not cramped), and easily maneuverable. The new, eighth-generation GLA gives customers a lot of what they expect but also lacks the refinement of other Mercedes models. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.4L 260 hp H4 | 2.0L 221 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Horsepower | 260 hp @ 5600 rpm | 221 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 21 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 34 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.4L 260 hp H4 | 2.0L 221 hp I4 |
Torque | 277 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower | 260 hp @ 5600 rpm | 221 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 34 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 17.8 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4430 lbs | 3384 lbs |
Height | 71.6 in | 63.5 in |
Length | 196.8 in | 173.6 in |
Width | 85.7 in | 79.5 in |
Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 107.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 1570 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2000 lbs | |
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