Subaru Ascent vs. Toyota Highlander
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Highlights
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$40,795
Starting MSRP
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$46,270
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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5,000 lbs
Towing Capacity
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5,000 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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Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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19 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
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21 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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260 hp
Horsepower
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265 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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8
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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2.4 L/146
Displacement
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Displacement
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Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline H-4
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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277 @ 2000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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310 @ 1700
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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260 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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265 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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CVT Transmission
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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8-Speed A/T
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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21 City / 28 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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P245/60HR18
Front Tire Size
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P235/65VR18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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P245/60HR18
Rear Tire Size
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P235/65VR18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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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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18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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18 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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18 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 X 8 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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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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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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Suspension
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
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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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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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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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
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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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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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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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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Measurements
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153 ft³
Passenger Volume
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140 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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8
Passenger Capacity
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7
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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76 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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76 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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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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64 in
Track Width, Front
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65 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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64 in
Track Width, Rear
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65 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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9 in
Min Ground Clearance
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8 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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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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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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18 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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16 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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44 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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48 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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76 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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84 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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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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34 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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46 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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47 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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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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48 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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83 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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41 in
Front Head Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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61 in
Front Shoulder Room
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59 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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58 in
Front Hip Room
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57 in
Front Hip Room
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Front Hip Room
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40 in
Second Head Room
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39 in
Second Head Room
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Second Head Room
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39 in
Second Leg Room
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39 in
Second Leg Room
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Second Leg Room
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60 in
Second Shoulder Room
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58 in
Second Shoulder Room
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Second Shoulder Room
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57 in
Second Hip Room
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57 in
Second Hip Room
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Second Hip Room
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36 in
Third Head Room
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36 in
Third Head Room
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Third Head Room
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32 in
Third Leg Room
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28 in
Third Leg Room
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Third Leg Room
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57 in
Third Shoulder Room
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55 in
Third Shoulder Room
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Third Shoulder Room
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46 in
Third Hip Room
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46 in
Third Hip Room
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-
Third Hip Room
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114 in
Wheelbase
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112 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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197 in
Length, Overall
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195 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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Weight & Capacity
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5,000 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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5,000 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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5,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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5,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer 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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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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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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4,449 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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4,376 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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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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N/A
Curb Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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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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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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Safety
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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
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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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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Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
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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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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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190
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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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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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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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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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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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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13 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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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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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2026 Subaru Ascent or the 2026 Toyota Highlander?
The 2026 Subaru Ascent is more reliable than the 2026 Toyota Highlander according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2026 Ascent versus a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2026 Highlander.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Subaru Ascent or the 2026 Toyota Highlander?
The 2026 Toyota Highlander is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Subaru Ascent with 24 MPG combined versus 22 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Subaru Ascent or the 2026 Toyota Highlander?
The 2026 Subaru Ascent is cheaper than the 2026 Toyota Highlander with a $40,795 starting MSRP versus a $46,270 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2026 Subaru Ascent or the 2026 Toyota Highlander?
The 2026 Subaru Ascent and the 2026 Toyota Highlander both have a 5/5 safety rating according to the NHTSA.
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