2025 Subaru
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2025 Toyota
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| MPG - City | 19 - 20 MPG | 26 - 37 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 25 - 26 MPG | 27 - 34 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, Continuously Variable |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 260 hp | 245 - 362 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 5,000 lbs | 3,500 - 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 Hybrid 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 Hybrid.
Convenience
The Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Subaru Ascent, making it more convenient to drive.
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 Subaru Ascent will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.
Dimensions
Since the Subaru Ascent is much slimmer than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, 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 Hybrid, which may make it easier to park.
Handling
The Subaru Ascent has the same turning radius as the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Subaru Ascent is clearly the choice over the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid for pulling heavy loads.
The Subaru Ascent has a little more horsepower than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Subaru Ascent does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.
Utility
The Subaru Ascent has less seating than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, making the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Subaru Ascent has significantly less cargo capacity than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.