2019 Subaru Ascent vs. 2020 Honda Pilot
A brand-new model with a good cargo capacity, the 2019 Subaru Ascent promises to provide you with comfort with its three rows of seats that can accommodate up to eight people, depending on the configuration that you choose. This has also been equipped with a well-crafted cabin, working to the delight of passengers.
As for the 2020 Honda Pilot, expect an addition of the Black Edition trim. It has a spacious and comfortable cabin that offers an enjoyable ride.
Design & Style
One of the first things you will notice in the 2019 Subaru Ascent is its modern and sporty exterior. It may not be a luxury car, but it does meet the expectations of those looking for a midsize SUV. Want a captain’s chair? You can choose that configuration and get a total seat space to accommodate seven adults comfortably. With roof rails, and a grille assembly to match its exterior, this car is definitely more than handsome to look at.
With a standard configuration that seats eight, the 2020 Honda Pilot can also convert the second row to captain’s chairs upon your request. The first two rows guarantee all-day comfort plus it has excellent driver visibility too. The third-row is adult friendly, but the Ascent is better in that aspect. The cabin design is a bit outdated though.
Technology & Safety
The 2019 Subaru Ascent carries a 6.5-inch touchscreen display for its StarLink infotainment system y. It has a Bluetooth interface, satellite radio, and four USB ports. The car also provides support for smartphone integration both for Apple and Android configurations. There are safety aids embodied in its EyeSight Safety suite. This package includes features such as adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, a rearview camera, and pre-collision braking.
In the case of the Pilot, there are only a few standard features. This includes an infotainment system with a 5-inch display, a Bluetooth interface, two USB ports, and a seven-speaker stereo. Standard active safety features include automatic high-beam headlights, rearview camera, collision mitigation braking, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and road departure mitigation. All these are part of the Honda Sensing Suite.
Performance
The 2019 Subaru Ascent gets its power from a four-cylinder, 2.0-liter engine configured to maximize output of up to 260 horsepower. The V6 engine in the Pilot produces up to 280 horsepower. For fuel efficiency, the Ascent scores better in city driving with 21mpg, whereas the Pilot reaches only up to 20mpg. They are tied at 27mpg for highway driving.
The Bottom Line
With a powerful engine setup that also offers the fuel economy that you are looking for, the 2019 Subaru Ascent is such a delight as an investment. It also has plenty of design components and technology features that are carefully thought of. This car topples down the 2020 Honda Pilot as its opponent.
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