Compare 2021 Subaru Ascent specifications by trim levels
Ascent is a 7-seat SUV from Subaru, which first hit the market back in 2019.
With the price tag ranging from $32,295 to $45,445, the Subaru Ascent faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals.
Overview
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The Subaru Ascent has a maximum towing capacity of 5000 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.
The Subaru Ascent boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 26 to 27 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.
The maximum width and height is 76.00mm x 196.80mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.
Key Specs of 2021 Subaru Ascent
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Fuel Tank: 19.3 gal
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Wheelbase: 113.8 in
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MPG: 21 city/27 hwy
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0-60 mph: 6.9 sec
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Ground clearance: 8.7 in
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Engine: 2.4L H-4
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Towing capacity: 2000 lbs
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Curb: 4430 lbs
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Passenger capacity: 7 - 8
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Dimensions(LxWxH): 196.8 x 76 x 71.6
2021 Subaru Ascent Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures
The Subaru Ascent is offered in 4 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades
Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Subaru Ascent safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.
Compare the Subaru Ascent specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.
Specs
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Main Info
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Body Style SUV
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Doors 4
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Engine
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Engine 2.4L H-4 DOHC
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Horsepower 260 hp @ 1932
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Torque 277 lb-ft. @ 2,000
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Charge system intercooled turbo
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Transmission 8-spd CVT w/OD
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0-60mph / 0-100kmh 6.9 - 7.3 sec
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1/4 mile time 15.5 sec
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Dimensions
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Length 196.8 in
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Width 76 in
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Height 71.6 in
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Wheelbase 113.8 in
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Curb Weight 4430 lbs
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GVWR 6001 lbs
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Towing capacity 2000 lbs
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Ground clearance 8.7 in
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Turning radius 19 ft
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CAPACITY
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Luggage capacity 17.8 ft
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Cargo capacity 86.5 cu.ft
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Seats 8
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FUEL
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Fuel tank 19.3 gal
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City 20 - 21 mpg
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Combined 23 - 24 mpg
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Highway 26 - 27 mpg
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Highway range 501.8 - 521.1 mi
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WARRANTY
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Basic Warranty 36/36,000 mths/miles
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Specifications 
Base 8-Passenger All-wheel Drive |
Premium 8-Passenger All-wheel Drive |
Limited 8-Passenger All-wheel Drive |
Touring 7-Passenger All-wheel Drive |
| Exterior length | |||
| 196.8 in | 196.8 in | 196.8 in | 196.8 in |
| Exterior body width | |||
| 76.0 in | 76.0 in | 76.0 in | 76.0 in |
| Exterior height | |||
| 71.6 in | 71.6 in | 71.6 in | 71.6 in |
| Horsepower | |||
| 260 hp | 260 hp | 260 hp | 260 hp |
| Torque | |||
| 277 lb-ft. | 277 lb-ft. | 277 lb-ft. | 277 lb-ft. |
| Curb weight | |||
| 4430 lbs | 4453 lbs | 4515 lbs | 4603 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | |||
| 6001 lbs | 6001 lbs | 6001 lbs | 6001 lbs |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 113.8 in | 113.8 in | 113.8 in | 113.8 in |
| Turning radius | |||
| 19.0 '' | 19.0 '' | 19.0 '' | 19.0 '' |
| Ground clearance | |||
| 8.7 in | 8.7 in | 8.7 in | 8.7 in |
| Front legroom | |||
| 42.2 in | 42.2 in | 42.2 in | 42.2 in |
| Rear legroom | |||
| 38.6 in | 38.6 in | 38.6 in | 38.6 in |
| Front headroom | |||
| 41 in | 41 in | 41 in | 40 in |
| Rear headroom | |||
| 40 in | 40 in | 40 in | 39 in |
| Front hip room | |||
| 58 in | 58 in | 58 in | 58 in |
| Rear hip room | |||
| 58 in | 58 in | 58 in | 58 in |
| Front shoulder room | |||
| 61 in | 61 in | 61 in | 61 in |
| Rear shoulder room | |||
| 60 in | 60 in | 60 in | 60 in |
| Fuel tank | |||
| 19.3 gal. | 19.3 gal. | 19.3 gal. | 19.3 gal. |
Interior Features
Base 8-Passenger All-wheel Drive |
Premium 8-Passenger All-wheel Drive |
Limited 8-Passenger All-wheel Drive |
Touring 7-Passenger All-wheel Drive |
| Air conditioning, front | |||
| dual zone automatic | dual zone automatic | dual zone automatic | dual zone automatic |
| Clock | |||
| in-dash | in-dash | in-dash | in-dash |
| Cupholders | |||
| front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
| Gear shift knob trim | |||
| urethane | leather/chrome | leather/chrome | leather/chrome |
| 12V DC power outlet | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Overhead console | |||
| mini with storage | mini with storage | mini with storage | mini with storage |
| Floor console | |||
| full | full | full | full |
| Floor mats | |||
| carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear |
| Front windows | |||
| power | power | power | power |
| Rear windows | |||
| power | power | power | power |
| 1-touch window up | |||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| 1-touch window down | |||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Instrumentation | |||
| digital/analog | digital/analog | digital/analog | digital/analog |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors | |||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Rear view mirror | |||
| day-night | day-night | auto-dimming day-night | auto-dimming day-night |
| Fuel door release | |||
| mechanical | mechanical | mechanical | mechanical |
| Remote trunk release | |||
| power | power | – | – |
| Seatback storage pockets | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | – |
| Steering wheel material | |||
| urethane | leather/metal-look | leather/metal-look | leather/metal-look |
| Air conditioning, rear | |||
| with separate controls | with separate controls | with separate controls | – |
| Lighter elements | |||
| front | front | front | front |
Exterior Features
Base 8-Passenger All-wheel Drive |
Premium 8-Passenger All-wheel Drive |
Limited 8-Passenger All-wheel Drive |
Touring 7-Passenger All-wheel Drive |
| Antenna | |||
| window grid | window grid | window grid | window grid |
| Body material | |||
| galvanized steel/aluminum | galvanized steel/aluminum | galvanized steel/aluminum | galvanized steel/aluminum |
| Paint | |||
| clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone |
| Grille trim | |||
| black w/chrome surround | black w/chrome surround | black w/chrome surround | chrome |
| Fog/driving lights | |||
| front | front | front | front |
| Door count | |||
| 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Rear cargo door | |||
| liftgate | liftgate | power liftgate | power liftgate |
| Tinted windows | |||
| light | deep | deep | deep |
| Rear window type | |||
| fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed |
| Mirrors | |||
| dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote |
| Sunroof | |||
| 1st and 2nd row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st and 2nd row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st and 2nd row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass | – |
| Spoiler | |||
| lip | lip | lip | lip |
| Wheels | |||
| 18 silver aluminum | 18 machined w/painted accents aluminum | 20 machined w/painted accents aluminum | 20 machined w/painted accents aluminum |
| Spare tire and wheel | |||
| compact steel | compact steel | compact steel | compact steel |
| Rear window wipers | |||
| fixed interval | fixed interval | fixed interval | fixed interval |
| Mirrors, auto dimming | |||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Bodyside insert | |||
| chrome | chrome | – | – |
Seats
Base 8-Passenger All-wheel Drive |
Premium 8-Passenger All-wheel Drive |
Limited 8-Passenger All-wheel Drive |
Touring 7-Passenger All-wheel Drive |
| Front seat type | |||
| bucket | bucket | bucket | bucket |
| Standard seating | |||
| 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Front driver seat direction controls | |||
| 6-way | 8-way power | 8-way power | 8-way power |
| Front passenger seat direction controls | |||
| 4-way | 4-way | 4-way power | 4-way power |
| Lumbar support | |||
| driver | driver | – | – |
| Front armrests | |||
| center | center | center | center |
| Front head restraints | |||
| adjustable w/tilt | adjustable w/tilt | adjustable w/tilt | adjustable w/tilt |
| Heated front seats | |||
| driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | – |
| Memory | |||
| driver | driver | – | – |
| Rear seats | |||
| 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench | bucket |
| Rear head restraints | |||
| 3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable | 2 - adjustable |
| Seat trim | |||
| cloth | premium cloth | leather | leather |
| 3rd row seats | |||
| 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench |
| 3rd row fold into floor | |||
| manual | manual | manual | manual |
| Cooled front seats | |||
| driver and passenger | – | – | – |
Entertainment System
Base 8-Passenger All-wheel Drive |
Premium 8-Passenger All-wheel Drive |
Limited 8-Passenger All-wheel Drive |
Touring 7-Passenger All-wheel Drive |
| Radio | |||
| SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan |
| CD player | |||
| in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single |
| Speakers | |||
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 14 harman/kardon |
| Amplifier | |||
| 792W | 792W | – | – |
| Navigation system | |||
| yes with voice activation | yes with voice activation | yes with voice activation | – |
| 1st row LCD screen | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Equalizer | |||
| automatic | automatic | – | – |
Safety and Security Features
Base 8-Passenger All-wheel Drive |
Premium 8-Passenger All-wheel Drive |
Limited 8-Passenger All-wheel Drive |
Touring 7-Passenger All-wheel Drive |
| Airbags, frontal | |||
| driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger |
| Airbags, side impact | |||
| seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger |
| Airbags, side curtain | |||
| curtain 1st, 2nd and 3rd row | curtain 1st, 2nd and 3rd row | curtain 1st, 2nd and 3rd row | curtain 1st, 2nd and 3rd row |
| Traction control | |||
| ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners | |||
| front | front | front | front |
| Headlights | |||
| LED low/high beam | LED low/high beam | LED low/high beam | LED low/high beam |
| Exterior light control | |||
| fully automatic | fully automatic | fully automatic | fully automatic |
| Door curb lights | |||
| 4 | 4 | 4 | – |
| Remote keyless entry | |||
| keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) |
| Door locks | |||
| power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock |
| Airbags, knee protection | |||
| driver | driver | driver | driver |
| Lane departure warning | |||
| EyeSight Lane Keep Assist | EyeSight Lane Keep Assist | EyeSight Lane Keep Assist | EyeSight Lane Keep Assist |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | |||
| STARLINK Safety and Security (Subscription Required) | STARLINK Safety and Security (Subscription Required) | STARLINK Safety and Security (Subscription Required) | – |
Mechanical Features
Base 8-Passenger All-wheel Drive |
Premium 8-Passenger All-wheel Drive |
Limited 8-Passenger All-wheel Drive |
Touring 7-Passenger All-wheel Drive |
| Engine | |||
| 2.4L H-4 | 2.4L H-4 | 2.4L H-4 | 2.4L H-4 |
| Recommended fuel | |||
| regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Brakes | |||
| 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | |||
| 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive type | |||
| all-wheel | all-wheel | all-wheel | all-wheel |
| Exhaust | |||
| stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel |
| Steering | |||
| rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion |
| Suspension tuning | |||
| regular | regular | regular | regular |
| Front suspension type | |||
| strut | strut | strut | strut |
| Front shocks | |||
| gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
| Front springs | |||
| coil | coil | coil | coil |
| Rear suspension type | |||
| double wishbone | double wishbone | double wishbone | double wishbone |
| Rear shocks | |||
| gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
| Rear springs | |||
| coil | coil | coil | coil |
| Transmission | |||
| 8-spd CVT w/OD | 8-spd CVT w/OD | 8-spd CVT w/OD | 8-spd CVT w/OD |
| Axle ratio | |||
| 4.44 | 4.44 | 4.44 | 4.44 |
| Turbocharger | |||
| intercooled turbo | intercooled turbo | intercooled turbo | intercooled turbo |
| 4WD shift | |||
| electronic | electronic | electronic | electronic |
Other Specs
Base 8-Passenger All-wheel Drive |
Premium 8-Passenger All-wheel Drive |
Limited 8-Passenger All-wheel Drive |
Touring 7-Passenger All-wheel Drive |
| Luggage capacity | |||
| 17.8 cu.ft. | 17.8 cu.ft. | 17.8 cu.ft. | 17.6 cu.ft. |
| Maximum cargo capacity | |||
| 86.5 cu.ft. | 86.5 cu.ft. | 86.5 cu.ft. | 86.0 cu.ft. |
| Base engine size | |||
| 2.4 liters | 2.4 liters | 2.4 liters | 2.4 liters |
| Base engine type | |||
| H-4 | H-4 | H-4 | H-4 |
| Horsepower rpm | |||
| 5,600 | 5,600 | 5,600 | 5,600 |
| Torque rpm | |||
| 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| EPA mileage estimates | |||
| 21 City / 27 Hwy | 21 City / 27 Hwy | 20 City / 26 Hwy | 20 City / 26 Hwy |
| Lighting - map lights | |||
| front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
| Lighting - dome light | |||
| delay | delay | delay | delay |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors | |||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Height adjustable safety belts | |||
| front | front | front | front |
| Engine - valvetrain | |||
| DOHC | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Warranty - Basic (mths/miles) | |||
| 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 |
| Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles) | |||
| 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 |
| Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles) | |||
| 60/unlimited | 60/unlimited | 60/unlimited | 60/unlimited |
| Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles) | |||
| 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 |
| Tires | |||
| P245/60HR18.0 BSW AS | P245/60HR18.0 BSW AS | P245/50HR20.0 BSW AS | P245/50HR20.0 BSW AS |
| Windshield wipers - front | |||
| variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent |
| Bodyside moldings | |||
| body-colored | body-colored | body-colored | body-colored |
| Maximum towing capacity | |||
| 2,000 lbs. | 5,000 lbs. | 5,000 lbs. | 5,000 lbs. |
