2025 Lexus
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2025 Subaru
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| MPG - City | 15 MPG | 19 - 20 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 21 MPG | 25 - 26 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 - 7 seats | 7 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 76.9 - 90.5 ft3 | 72.8 - 75.6 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Continuously Variable |
| Drivetrain | Four Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 349 hp | 260 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 7,601 - 9,096 lbs | 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 197.1 in | 196.8 in |
| Exterior Width | 78.0 - 78.7 in | 76.0 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.2 in
Rear 36.7 in |
Front 42.2 in
Rear 38.6 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.4 - 40.3 in
Rear 41.9 - 43.1 in |
Front 40.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 38.7 - 40.0 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Lexus GX 550 than in the Subaru Ascent.
The Subaru Ascent will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Lexus GX 550.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Lexus GX 550 as you will with the Subaru Ascent, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Lexus GX 550 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Subaru Ascent, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Lexus GX 550 is much wider than the Subaru Ascent, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
When looking at overall length, the Lexus GX 550 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Subaru Ascent.
Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Lexus GX 550 is clearly the choice over the Subaru Ascent for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Lexus GX 550 greatly out-muscles the Subaru Ascent.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Lexus GX 550 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Subaru Ascent.
Utility
The Lexus GX 550 has less seating than the Subaru Ascent, making the Subaru Ascent the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Lexus GX 550 has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Subaru Ascent.