2025 Mazda
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2024 Subaru
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| MPG - City | 23 - 25 MPG | 19 - 20 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 29 - 31 MPG | 25 - 26 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 7 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 56.3 ft3 | 72.8 - 75.6 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Continuously Variable |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 187 - 227 hp | 260 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000 - 3,500 lbs | 2,000 - 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 185.8 in | 196.8 in |
| Exterior Width | 75.6 in | 76.0 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.8 in |
Front 42.2 in
Rear 38.6 in |
| Head Room |
Front 38.6 - 39.1 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.6 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
The Mazda CX-50 offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Subaru Ascent, with comparable head- and legroom.
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 Mazda CX-50.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Mazda CX-50 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Mazda CX-50 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Subaru Ascent.
Dimensions
The Mazda CX-50 is about the same width as the Subaru Ascent.
If you go with the Mazda CX-50, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Subaru Ascent.
Handling
The Mazda CX-50 has a smaller turning radius than the Subaru Ascent, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Subaru Ascent is clearly the choice over the Mazda CX-50 for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Mazda CX-50 has a lot less horsepower than the Subaru Ascent.
Powertrain
The Mazda CX-50 has much lower torque than the Subaru Ascent, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
The Mazda CX-50 has less seating than the Subaru Ascent, making the Subaru Ascent the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Mazda CX-50 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Subaru Ascent.