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Subaru Ascent
2024 Subaru Ascent
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$34,195
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.8
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Volkswagen Atlas
2024 Volkswagen Atlas
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$37,725
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Overview

Engine
2.4L Turbo Flat 4 Gas
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 20 MPG
Hwy: 26 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 20 MPG
Hwy: 27 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.6 gallons
Seating Capacity
8 seater
Seating Capacity
7 seater

Photos

Subaru Ascent
2023-2024 Subaru Ascent Rear Angle View
2023-2024 Subaru Ascent Dashboard
35
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Volkswagen Atlas
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
47
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.4L Turbo Flat 4 Gas
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
260 hp @ 5600 rpm
269 hp
Torque
277 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm
273 lb-ft
Transmission
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
4,421 lbs
4,343 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity
2,000 lbs
2,000 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
22 MPG
23 MPG
City
20 MPG
20 MPG
Highway
26 MPG
27 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.1 Tons/yr
7.7 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gallons
18.6 gallons
Cruising Range City
386 miles
372 miles
Cruising Range Highway
501.8 miles
502.2 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
196.8 in
200.7 in
Height
71.6 in
70.1 in
Max Width
76 in
78.3 in
Front Width
64.4 in
67 in
Rear Width
64.2 in
67.6 in
Wheelbase
113.8 in
117.3 in
Ground Clearance
8.7 in
N/A

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
8 seater
7 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42.2 in
41.7 in
Front Seat Headroom
41.2 in
41.3 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
61.1 in
61.5 in
Front Seat Hip Room
57.8 in
58.2 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
38.6 in
37.6 in
Rear Seat Headroom
40 in
40.4 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
60.3 in
60.8 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
57.2 in
58 in
Third Row Leg Room
31.7 in
33.7 in
Third Row Headroom
36.2 in
38.3 in
Third Row Shoulder Room
57 in
54.9 in
Third Row Hip Room
45.9 in
45.1 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
75.6 ft³
96.8 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
43.5 ft³
55.5 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
17.8 ft³
20.6 ft³

Cargo Box Dimensions

Box Width (Wheelhousings)
45.9 in
N/A
Box Height (Area)
34 in
N/A

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
38 ft
40.5 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
18" x 7.5"
18" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 7.5"
18" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Double Wishbone
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P245/60HR18
P245/60HR18
Rear Tire
P245/60HR18
P245/60HR18
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Crystal Black Silica
  • Crystal White Pearl
  • Ice Silver Metallic
  • Magnetite Gray Metallic
  • Deep Black Pearl
  • Platinum Gray Metallic
  • Pure White
  • Silver Mist Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

  • Slate Black, Cloth Upholstery
  • Shetland Beige, Perforated V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces
  • Titan Black, Perforated V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats
Not Available
Standard

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Standard
Rear A/C
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Standard
Telematics
Not Available
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
7 Years / 100,000 Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Maintenance
N/A
2 Years / 20,000 Miles
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