Subaru Ascent vs. Toyota Highlander

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2027 Subaru Ascent
$40,795
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2026 Toyota Highlander
$46,270
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Highlights
$40,795
$46,270
5,000 lbs
5,000 lbs
N/A
N/A
Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline H-4
Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
19 City / 26 Hwy
21 City / 28 Hwy
260 hp
265 hp
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
7
8
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine
Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline H-4
Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
2.4 L/146
2.4 L/146
260 @ 5600
265 @ 6000
277 @ 2000
310 @ 1700
  • CVT Transmission
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • 8-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
19 City / 26 Hwy
21 City / 28 Hwy
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels
P245/60HR18
P235/65VR18
Compact
Compact
18 X 7.5 in
18 X 8 in
18 X 7.5 in
18 X 8 in
Compact in
Compact in
Aluminum
Aluminum
Aluminum
Aluminum
Steel
Steel
P245/60HR18
P235/65VR18

Suspension
Strut
Strut
Double Wishbone
Multi-Link
Strut
Strut
Double Wishbone
Multi-Link

Steering
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
38 ft
37 ft
N/A
N/A

Measurements
41 in
40 in
42 in
42 in
61 in
59 in
58 in
57 in
40 in
39 in
39 in
39 in
60 in
58 in
57 in
57 in
36 in
36 in
32 in
28 in
57 in
55 in
46 in
46 in
114 in
112 in
197 in
195 in
76 in
76 in
72 in
68 in
64 in
65 in
64 in
65 in
9 in
8 in
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
83 in
N/A
18 ft³
16 ft³
44 ft³
48 ft³
76 ft³
84 ft³
32 in
N/A
34 in
N/A
46 in
N/A
47 in
N/A
20 in
N/A
48 in
N/A
153 ft³
140 ft³
7
7

Weight & Capacity
19 gal
18 gal
N/A
N/A
5,000 lbs
5,000 lbs
0 lbs
0 lbs
N/A
N/A
500 lbs
500 lbs
5,000 lbs
5,000 lbs
500 lbs
500 lbs
5,000 lbs
5,000 lbs
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
4,450 lbs
4,376 lbs

Safety
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard

Entertainment
Standard
Standard

Electrical
N/A
N/A
190
N/A

Brakes
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
N/A
N/A
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
13 in
13 in
13 in
13 in
N/A
N/A

FAQ

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2027 Subaru Ascent or the 2026 Toyota Highlander?

The 2026 Toyota Highlander is more fuel efficient than the 2027 Subaru Ascent with 24 MPG combined versus 22 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2027 Subaru Ascent or the 2026 Toyota Highlander?

The 2027 Subaru Ascent is cheaper than the 2026 Toyota Highlander with a $40,795 starting MSRP versus a $46,270 starting MSRP.

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