2025 Subaru
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2025 Toyota
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| MPG - City | 19 - 20 MPG | 20 - 21 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 25 - 26 MPG | 26 - 28 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 7 - 8 seats | 7 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 72.8 - 75.6 ft3 | 97.5 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Continuously Variable | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 260 hp | 265 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 196.8 in | 201.4 in |
| Exterior Width | 76.0 in | 78.3 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 42.2 in
Rear 38.6 in |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.5 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 38.7 - 40.0 in |
Front 40.0 - 41.5 in
Rear 38.5 - 40.2 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Toyota Grand Highlander than in the Subaru Ascent, due to its greater head- and legroom.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Subaru Ascent and the Toyota Grand Highlander.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Subaru Ascent as you will with the Toyota Grand Highlander, 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 Subaru Ascent is somewhat more expensive than the Toyota Grand Highlander.
Dimensions
Since the Subaru Ascent is much slimmer than the Toyota Grand Highlander, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
The Subaru Ascent is slightly shorter than the Toyota Grand Highlander, which may make it easier to park.
Handling
The Subaru Ascent has the same turning radius as the Toyota Grand Highlander, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Subaru Ascent will do just as well as the Toyota Grand Highlander, since they have about the same towing capacity.
In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Subaru Ascent and the Toyota Grand Highlander.
Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Subaru Ascent doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Toyota Grand Highlander.
Utility
The Subaru Ascent has less seating than the Toyota Grand Highlander, making the Toyota Grand Highlander the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Subaru Ascent has significantly less cargo capacity than the Toyota Grand Highlander.