2024 Subaru Ascent vs. Toyota Highlander

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2024 Subaru Ascent

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2024 Toyota Highlander
$34,395

Price

$39,270
Eight

Passenger Capacity

Eight
2.4-liter turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® 4-cylinder

Engine

2.4L 4-Cylinder Turbo
Standard AWD

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD Optional
19-20 city/25-26 highway

EPA-Estimated MPG

21-22 city/28-29 highway
75.6 cubic feet

Max Cargo Space

84.3 cubic feet

The 2024 Subaru Ascent and the 2024 Toyota Highlander are two spacious, stylish SUVs that turn heads in Santa Cruz and the surrounding areas. Both are three-row family SUVs with plenty of interior highlights. But which vehicle is tailored to your needs? Review our Subaru Ascent vs. Toyota Highlander comparison today to determine which suits your lifestyle the best, then contact us if you want to test drive the Ascent in Capitola! 

 

 

Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Ascent: Performance and Efficiency

No Ascent vs. Highlander comparison would be complete without mentioning the engine specs and fuel efficiency ratings. Check out how these vehicles compare as you consider what you typically want in terms of gas mileage and vehicle performance: 

Subaru Ascent

  • 2.4-liter turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® 4-cylinder
  • 260 horsepower
  • 277 lbs-ft of torque

Toyota Highlander

  • 2.4-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged engine
  • 265 horsepower
  • 310 lbs-ft of torque

While the Highlander offers slightly more horsepower and torque than the Ascent, the latter vehicle features the impressive SUBARU BOXER® 4-cylinder engine! Additionally, both vehicles are about the same in terms of fuel efficiency. 

Highlander vs. Ascent: Capability

Our Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Ascent comparison shows these vehicles offer identical max towing capacities, with the Ascent providing a bit more ground clearance for off-roading adventures outside of Watsovnille: 

  • Ascent Ground Clearance: 8.7 inches
  • Highlander Ground Clearance: 8 inches 
  • Ascent Max Towing Capacity: 5,000 pounds 
  • Highlander Max Towing Capacity: 5,000 pounds 

Ascent vs. Highlander: Interior Dimensions

Both models accommodate up to eight people, allowing friends and family to ride comfortably in Monterey and the surrounding areas. However, our Subaru Ascent vs. Toyota Highlander comparison shows that the Ascent offers more room overall: 

Subaru Ascent

  • Headroom in inches (front/middle/rear): 41.3/40/36.3 with moonroof
  • Legroom in inches (front/middle/rear): 42.2/38.6/31.7
  • Total Passenger Volume: 153.5 cubic feet or 150 cubic feet with moonroof
  • Cargo Volume Behind Second Row: 47.5 cubic feet or 47 with moonroof

Toyota Highlander

  • Headroom in inches (front/middle/rear): 41.2/39.4/36.1
  • Legroom in inches (front/middle/rear): 42.0/38.7/28.0
  • Total Passenger Volume: 141.8 cubic feet without moonroof
  • Cargo Volume Behind SecondRow: 48.4 cubic feet

Continue your Highlander vs. Ascent Research with Santa Cruz Subaru

Have questions about our Toyota Highlander vs. Subaru Ascent comparison? Ready to take the Ascent for a test drive? Call 831-420-1500 or visit us online to schedule your appointment. For more helpful reads, review how car financing works and how to calculate interest on a car loan

 

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