Subaru Ascent vs. Subaru Outback
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Highlights
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$40,795
Starting MSRP
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$34,995
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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5,000 lbs
Towing Capacity
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2,700 lbs
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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N/A
Cargo Capacity
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N/A
Cargo Capacity
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-
Cargo Capacity
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Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline H-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded H-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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19 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
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25 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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260 hp
Horsepower
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180 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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All Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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All Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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8
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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2.4 L/146
Displacement
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2.5 L/152
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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260 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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180 @ 5800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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277 @ 2000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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178 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline H-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded H-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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CVT Transmission
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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CVT Transmission
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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19 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
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25 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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18 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 X 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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P245/60HR18
Rear Tire Size
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P225/60HR18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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18 X 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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P245/60HR18
Front Tire Size
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P225/60HR18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Suspension
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Steering
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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38 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Measurements
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32 in
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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8
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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72 in
Height, Overall
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68 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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64 in
Track Width, Rear
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63 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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41 in
Front Head Room
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41 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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114 in
Wheelbase
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108 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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40 in
Second Head Room
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41 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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20 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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153 ft³
Passenger Volume
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112 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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83 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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76 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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39 in
Second Leg Room
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40 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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9 in
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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76 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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81 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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46 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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43 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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44 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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35 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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47 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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52 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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18 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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60 in
Second Shoulder Room
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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61 in
Front Shoulder Room
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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58 in
Front Hip Room
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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48 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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43 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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57 in
Second Hip Room
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55 in
Second Hip Room
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Second Hip Room
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64 in
Track Width, Front
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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197 in
Length, Overall
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192 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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34 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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32 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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76 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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74 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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57 in
Third Shoulder Room
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-
Third Shoulder Room
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-
Third Shoulder Room
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32 in
Third Leg Room
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-
Third Leg Room
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-
Third Leg Room
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46 in
Third Hip Room
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-
Third Hip Room
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-
Third Hip Room
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36 in
Third Head Room
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-
Third Head Room
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-
Third Head Room
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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270 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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270 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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-
Total Option Weight
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4,449 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,741 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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5,000 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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2,700 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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5,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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2,700 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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2,700 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Curb Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
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Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
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-
Automatic Emergency Braking
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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190
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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13 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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13 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2026 Subaru Ascent or the 2026 Subaru Outback?
The 2026 Subaru Ascent is more reliable than the 2026 Subaru Outback according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2026 Ascent versus a reliability rating of 4.9 for the 2026 Outback.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Subaru Ascent or the 2026 Subaru Outback?
The 2026 Subaru Outback is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Subaru Ascent with 27 MPG combined versus 22 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Subaru Ascent or the 2026 Subaru Outback?
The 2026 Subaru Outback is cheaper than the 2026 Subaru Ascent with a $34,995 starting MSRP versus a $40,795 starting MSRP.
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