2024 Lincoln Corsair vs. 2024 Subaru Ascent Review

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2024 Lincoln
Corsair

MSRP*: $38,990 to $53,925
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2024 Subaru
Ascent

MSRP*: $34,395 to $48,695
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MPG - City 21 - 22 MPG 19 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 30 MPG 25 - 26 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 56.2 - 57.6 ft3 72.8 - 75.6 ft3
Engine
  • 250-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 266-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 260-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 250 - 266 hp 260 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs 2,000 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 181.4 in 196.8 in
Exterior Width 74.3 in 76.0 in
Leg Room Front 43.2 in
Rear 36.7 - 38.6 in
Front 42.2 in
Rear 38.6 in
Head Room Front 38.4 - 39.5 in
Rear 38.4 - 38.7 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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Lincoln Corsair offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Subaru Ascent, with comparable head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Lincoln Corsair and the Subaru Ascent.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Lincoln Corsair 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 Lincoln Corsair is somewhat more expensive than the Subaru Ascent.

Dimensions
Since the Lincoln Corsair is much slimmer than the Subaru Ascent, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Lincoln Corsair, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Subaru Ascent.

Handling
The Lincoln Corsair 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 Lincoln Corsair for pulling heavy loads. The Lincoln Corsair has a little less horsepower than the Subaru Ascent.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Lincoln Corsair and the Subaru Ascent are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
The Lincoln Corsair has less seating than the Subaru Ascent, making the Subaru Ascent the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Lincoln Corsair has significantly less cargo capacity than the Subaru Ascent.