Compare the Subaru Ascent 2021 Touring 8-Passenger VS Subaru Ascent 2020 Convenience 8-Passenger

Subaru Ascent 2021
Touring 8-Passenger
Subaru Ascent 2020
Convenience 8-Passenger
MSRP: 42495$
MSRP: 36695$
Features
Subaru Ascent 2021
Touring 8-Passenger
Subaru Ascent 2020
Convenience 8-Passenger
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Body
Suv
Suv
Doors
4
4
Fuel
Gasoline Direct Injection
Gasoline Direct Injection
Transmission
CVT w/OD
CVT w/OD
Engine
2.4L DOHC 16-Valve 4-Cyl Boxer w/Turbo
2.4L DOHC 16-Valve 4-Cyl Boxer w/Turbo
Emissions
Subaru Ascent 2021
Touring 8-Passenger
Subaru Ascent 2020
Convenience 8-Passenger
G/km Of CO2 Emissions
244
244
Transmission
Subaru Ascent 2021
Touring 8-Passenger
Subaru Ascent 2020
Convenience 8-Passenger
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.51
0.47
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.11
4.44
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.49 - 0.83
3.23 - 0.75
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.39
3.14
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.65
0.60
Trans Description Cont.
CVT w/OD
CVT w/OD
Trans Type
8
8
Vehicle
Subaru Ascent 2021
Touring 8-Passenger
Subaru Ascent 2020
Convenience 8-Passenger
EPA Classification
Standard SUV 4WD
Standard SUV 4WD
Interior Dimensions
Subaru Ascent 2021
Touring 8-Passenger
Subaru Ascent 2020
Convenience 8-Passenger
Front Head Room
40.1 (in)
41.3 (in)
Front Hip Room
57.8 (in)
57.8 (in)
Front Leg Room
42.2 (in)
42.2 (in)
Front Shoulder Room
61.1 (in)
61.1 (in)
Passenger Capacity
8
8
Passenger Volume
150 (ft³)
153.5 (ft³)
Second Head Room
38.7 (in)
40 (in)
Second Hip Room
57.5 (in)
57.5 (in)
Second Leg Room
38.5 (in)
38.5 (in)
Second Shoulder Room
60.4 (in)
60.4 (in)
Third Head Room
36.3 (in)
36.3 (in)
Third Hip Room
45.9 (in)
45.9 (in)
Third Leg Room
31.7 (in)
31.7 (in)
Third Shoulder Room
57.2 (in)
57.2 (in)
Weight Information
Subaru Ascent 2021
Touring 8-Passenger
Subaru Ascent 2020
Convenience 8-Passenger
Base Curb Weight
4526 (lbs)
4420 (lbs)
Total Option Weight
0.00 (lbs)
0.00 (lbs)
Mileage
Subaru Ascent 2021
Touring 8-Passenger
Subaru Ascent 2020
Convenience 8-Passenger
EnerGuide Estimate - City
11.6 (L/100 km)
11.6 (L/100 km)
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy
9 (L/100 km)
9 (L/100 km)
Trailering
Subaru Ascent 2021
Touring 8-Passenger
Subaru Ascent 2020
Convenience 8-Passenger
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
500 (lbs)
200 (lbs)
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5000 (lbs)
2002 (lbs)
Maximum Trailering Capacity
5004 (lbs)
2002 (lbs)
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
500 (lbs)
200 (lbs)
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5004 (lbs)
2002 (lbs)
Engine
Subaru Ascent 2021
Touring 8-Passenger
Subaru Ascent 2020
Convenience 8-Passenger
Displacement
2.4 L/146
2.4 L/146
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded H-4
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded H-4
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection
Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
260 @ 5600
260 @ 5600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
277 @ 2000
277 @ 2000
Type
2.4L DOHC 16-Valve 4-Cyl Boxer w/Turbo -inc: Horizontally opposed w/direct injection, null
2.4L DOHC 16-Valve 4-Cyl Boxer w/Turbo -inc: Horizontally opposed w/direct injection, null
Suspension
Subaru Ascent 2021
Touring 8-Passenger
Subaru Ascent 2020
Convenience 8-Passenger
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Double Wishbone
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Double Wishbone
Double Wishbone
Tires
Subaru Ascent 2021
Touring 8-Passenger
Subaru Ascent 2020
Convenience 8-Passenger
Front Tire Size
P245/60HR18
P245/60HR18
Rear Tire Size
P245/60HR18
P245/60HR18
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Compact
Wheels
Subaru Ascent 2021
Touring 8-Passenger
Subaru Ascent 2020
Convenience 8-Passenger
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Front Wheel Size
18 X 7.5 (in)
18 X 7.5 (in)
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size
18 X 7.5 (in)
18 X 7.5 (in)
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Spare Wheel Size
Compact (in)
Compact (in)
Steering
Subaru Ascent 2021
Touring 8-Passenger
Subaru Ascent 2020
Convenience 8-Passenger
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
38.1 (ft)
38.1 (ft)
Brakes
Subaru Ascent 2021
Touring 8-Passenger
Subaru Ascent 2020
Convenience 8-Passenger
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13.1 (in)
13.1 (in)
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13 (in)
13 (in)
Fuel Tank
Subaru Ascent 2021
Touring 8-Passenger
Subaru Ascent 2020
Convenience 8-Passenger
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
73.1 (L)
73.1 (L)
Exterior Dimensions
Subaru Ascent 2021
Touring 8-Passenger
Subaru Ascent 2020
Convenience 8-Passenger
Height, Overall
71.6 (in)
71.6 (in)
Length, Overall
196.8 (in)
196.8 (in)
Liftover Height
32 (in)
32 (in)
Min Ground Clearance
8.7 (in)
8.7 (in)
Track Width, Front
64.4 (in)
64.4 (in)
Track Width, Rear
64.2 (in)
64.2 (in)
Wheelbase
113.8 (in)
113.8 (in)
Width, Max w/o mirrors
76 (in)
76 (in)
Cargo Area Dimensions
Subaru Ascent 2021
Touring 8-Passenger
Subaru Ascent 2020
Convenience 8-Passenger
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
82.4 (in)
82.4 (in)
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
47.6 (in)
47.6 (in)
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
19.9 (in)
19.9 (in)
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
47.2 (in)
47.2 (in)
Cargo Box (Area) Height
33.6 (in)
33.9 (in)
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
45.9 (in)
45.9 (in)
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
86 (ft³)
86.5 (ft³)
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
47 (ft³)
47.5 (ft³)
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
17.6 (ft³)
17.8 (ft³)

Equipment

Mechanical
Subaru Ascent 2021
Touring 8-Passenger
Subaru Ascent 2020
Convenience 8-Passenger
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Descent Control, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
4.11 Axle Ratio
73.1 L Fuel Tank
Battery w/Run Down Protection
Double Wishbone Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
Electric Power-Assist Steering
Electronic Transfer Case
Engine: 2.4L DOHC 16-Valve 4-Cyl Boxer w/Turbo -inc: Horizontally opposed w/direct injection,
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
Full-Time All-Wheel
GVWR: 2,721 kgs (5,999 lbs)
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
Permanent Locking Hubs
Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Polished Tailpipe Finisher
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
Towing Equipment -inc: Trailer Sway Control
Trailer Wiring Harness
Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode and Oil Cooler
Transmission: Lineartronic Continuously Variable -inc: lock-up torque converter, paddle shifters, normal and manual modes, transmission shift lock, X-MODE and electronically controlled multi-plate transfer clutch
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Descent Control, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
4.44 Axle Ratio
73.1 L Fuel Tank
Battery w/Run Down Protection
Double Wishbone Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
Electric Power-Assist Steering
Electronic Transfer Case
Engine: 2.4L DOHC 16-Valve 4-Cyl Boxer w/Turbo -inc: Horizontally opposed w/direct injection,
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
Full-Time All-Wheel
GVWR: 2,722 kgs (6,000 lbs)
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
Permanent Locking Hubs
Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
Towing Equipment -inc: Trailer Sway Control
Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode
Transmission: Lineartronic Continuously Variable -inc: lock-up torque converter, paddle shifters, transmission shift lock, X-MODE and electronically controlled multi-plate transfer clutch
Exterior
Subaru Ascent 2021
Touring 8-Passenger
Subaru Ascent 2020
Convenience 8-Passenger
Auto On/Off Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Directionally Adaptive Auto High-Beam Headlamps w/Delay-Off
Black Bodyside Cladding and Black Wheel Well Trim
Black Grille w/Chrome Surround
Body-Coloured Door Handles
Body-Coloured Front Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
Body-Coloured Power Heated Auto Dimming Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
Body-Coloured Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
Chrome Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim
Clearcoat Paint
Compact Spare Tire Stored Underbody w/Crankdown
Deep Tinted Glass
Express Open/Close Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st And 2nd Row Sunroof w/Power Sunshade
Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper and Defroster
Front Fog Lamps
Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels
Headlights-Automatic Highbeams
LED Brakelights
Lip Spoiler
Perimeter/Approach Lights
Power Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
Roof Rack Rails Only
Steel Spare Wheel
Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
Tires: 245/60R18
Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Wiper Park
Wheels: 18" x 7.5" Machined 5-Spoke Aluminum Alloy -inc: curved design
Auto On/Off Projector Beam Halogen Daytime Running Headlamps w/Delay-Off
Black Bodyside Cladding and Black Wheel Well Trim
Black Grille w/Chrome Surround
Black Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding
Body-Coloured Door Handles
Body-Coloured Front Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
Body-Coloured Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
Chrome Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim
Clearcoat Paint
Compact Spare Tire Stored Underbody w/Crankdown
Deep Tinted Glass
Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper and Defroster
Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels
LED Brakelights
Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
Lip Spoiler
Perimeter/Approach Lights
Roof Rack Rails Only
Steel Spare Wheel
Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
Tires: 245/60R18
Variable Intermittent Wipers
Wheels: 18" x 7.5" Silver 5-Spoke Aluminum Alloy -inc: curved design
Entertainment
Subaru Ascent 2021
Touring 8-Passenger
Subaru Ascent 2020
Convenience 8-Passenger
2 LCD Monitors In The Front
Integrated Roof Antenna
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Radio Data System and External Memory Control
Radio: AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA Audio System -inc: 8" infotainment system w/high-resolution touch-screen display, STARLINK smartphone integration (including Aha radio), Apple CarPlay, Android Auto functionality, dual USB ports/iPod control, auxiliary audio input, illuminated steering wheel-integrated controls, audio voice control, Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity w/voice activation and Bluetooth streaming audio, SiriusXM satellite radio installed (free 3-month trial subscription included) w/SiriusXM Advanced audio services, 6-speaker system and dual 2nd row USB slots
2 LCD Monitors In The Front
Integrated Roof Antenna
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Radio Data System and External Memory Control
Radio: AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA Audio System -inc: 6.5" infotainment system w/high-resolution touch-screen display, STARLINK smartphone integration (including Aha radio), Apple CarPlay, Android Auto functionality, dual USB ports/iPod control, auxiliary audio input, illuminated steering wheel-integrated controls, Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity w/voice activation and Bluetooth streaming audio, SiriusXM satellite radio installed (free 3-month trial subscription included) w/SiriusXM Advanced audio services, 6-speaker system and dual 2nd row USB slots
Interior
Subaru Ascent 2021
Touring 8-Passenger
Subaru Ascent 2020
Convenience 8-Passenger
2 12V DC Power Outlets
2 Seatback Storage Pockets
60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat w/Manual Fore/Aft
Air Filtration
Cargo Area Concealed Storage
Cargo Space Lights
Carpet Floor Trim
Compass
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Delay Off Interior Lighting
Delayed Accessory Power
Digital/Analog Appearance
Distance Pacing w/Traffic Stop-Go
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination
Driver Foot Rest
Driver Seat
Engine Immobilizer
FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access
Fixed 60-40 Bench 3rd Row Seat Front, Manual Recline, Manual Fold Into Floor, 3 Manual and Adjustable Head Restraints
Front And Rear Map Lights
Front Centre Armrest and Rear Centre Armrest
Front Cupholder
Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats
Full Cloth Headliner
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage, Conversation Mirror and 2 12V DC Power Outlets
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Headliner/Pillar Ducts
Heated Front Bucket Seats -inc: 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat, 4-way manually adjustable passenger's seat, heated w/high/med/low level settings and removable, height and tilt adjustable head restraints w/whiplash-reducing protection
HomeLink Garage Door Transmitter
Illuminated Locking Glove Box
Instrument Panel Bin, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look/Piano Black Instrument Panel Insert, Piano Black Door Panel Insert, Metal-Look/Piano Black Console Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents
Leather/Chrome Gear Shifter Material
Leather/Metal-Look Steering Wheel
Leatherette Door Trim Insert
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Manual w/Tilt Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
Outside Temp Gauge
Passenger Seat
Perimeter Alarm
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
Power Fuel Flap Locking Type
Power Rear Windows and Fixed 3rd Row Windows
Premium Water Repellent Cloth Upholstery
Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start
Rear Cupholder
Rear HVAC w/Separate Controls
Redundant Digital Speedometer
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, 4 Door Curb/Courtesy, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
Remote Releases -Inc: Mechanical Fuel
Roll-Up Cargo Cover
STARLINK Selective Service Internet Access
Seats w/Cloth Back Material
Systems Monitor
Tracker System
Trip Computer
Trunk/Hatch Auto-Latch
Valet Function
Voice Activated Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
2 12V DC Power Outlets
60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat w/Manual Fore/Aft
Air Filtration
Cargo Area Concealed Storage
Cargo Space Lights
Carpet Floor Trim
Cloth Upholstery
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
Day-Night Rearview Mirror
Delay Off Interior Lighting
Delayed Accessory Power
Digital/Analog Appearance
Distance Pacing w/Traffic Stop-Go
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination
Driver Foot Rest
Driver Seat
Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
Engine Immobilizer
FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access
Fixed 60-40 Bench 3rd Row Seat Front, Manual Recline, Manual Fold Into Floor, 3 Manual and Adjustable Head Restraints
Front And Rear Map Lights
Front Centre Armrest and Rear Centre Armrest
Front Cupholder
Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats
Full Cloth Headliner
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage, Conversation Mirror and 2 12V DC Power Outlets
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Headliner/Pillar Ducts
Heated Front Bucket Seats -inc: 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat, 4-way manually adjustable passenger's seat, heated w/high/med/low level settings and whiplash-reducing protection
Illuminated Locking Glove Box
Instrument Panel Bin, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look/Piano Black Instrument Panel Insert, Piano Black Door Panel Insert, Metal-Look/Piano Black Console Insert and Metal-Look Interior Accents
Leatherette Door Trim Insert
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Manual w/Tilt Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
Outside Temp Gauge
Passenger Seat
Perimeter Alarm
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
Power Fuel Flap Locking Type
Power Rear Windows and Fixed 3rd Row Windows
Rear Cupholder
Rear HVAC
Redundant Digital Speedometer
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
Remote Releases -Inc: Mechanical Fuel
STARLINK Selective Service Internet Access
Seats w/Cloth Back Material
Systems Monitor
Trip Computer
Urethane Gear Shifter Material
Valet Function
Safety
Subaru Ascent 2021
Touring 8-Passenger
Subaru Ascent 2020
Convenience 8-Passenger
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Back-Up Camera
Blind Spot Detection (BSD) Blind Spot
Collision Mitigation-Front
Collision Mitigation-Rear
Cruise Control-Steering Assist
Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row Airbags
Driver Knee Airbag
Driver Monitoring-Alert
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
EyeSight Lane Keep Assist Lane Departure Warning
EyeSight Lane Keep Assist Lane Keeping Assist
EyeSight Pre-Collision Braking
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Centre 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Rear Child Safety Locks
STARLINK Emergency Sos
Side Impact Beams
Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Back-Up Camera
Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row Airbags
Driver Knee Airbag
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
EyeSight Lane Keep Assist Lane Departure Warning
EyeSight Lane Keep Assist Lane Keeping Assist
EyeSight Pre-Collision Braking
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Centre 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Rear Child Safety Locks
Side Impact Beams
Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning