Wilsonville Subaru provides a comparison of the Ascent and Highlander

The Subaru Ascent comes standard with all-wheel drive.
The Subaru Ascent comes standard with all-wheel drive. | Contributed photo

Wilsonville Subaru presents a comparison of the Subaru Ascent and Toyota Highlander on fuel efficiency and price.

Fuel Efficiency

Highlander’s base model produces 185 hp, which is less than that of the Ascent’s Direct-Injection Turbocharged (DIT) Boxer engine that can deliver 260 hp and a 21/27/24 (city/highway/combined) MPG, compared with its competition’s 19/26/22 MPG.

Price

Although both Ascent and Highlander have almost the same starting MSRPs -- Highlander at $31,230 and the Ascent at $31,995 -- there’s a difference when it comes to having All-Wheel Drive. Even with Ascent’s $700 higher price on its base model, it comes with a standard AWD, compared with an approximate $4,555 price increase for an AWD Highlander.  

Get to know more about Wilsonville’s comparison on the Subaru Ascent  by visiting 9200 SW Bailey St. in Wilsonville, Oregon or by calling 844-243-3445. Dealership hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Monday and Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.