2020 Subaru Ascent vs. 2020 Hyundai Palisade
The 2020 Subaru Ascent is furnished with a 3-rows layout to seat 7 comfortably or 8 if you prefer to make a switch of the second row’s captain seats to a bench. The Ascent runs on gas on a 2.4L turbo engine with an automatic transmission on an all-wheel drive.
The 2020 Hyundai Palisade has a similar seating arrangement but with more legroom for extra comfort and additional cargo space behind the third row for long hauls. The Palisade runs on gas on a 3.8L V6 engine with an 8-speed automatic transmission on a front-wheel drive.
Design & Style
The 2020 Subaru Ascent has a chic slate black interior upholstered in cloth for maximum comfort.
The 2020 Hyundai Palisade has a black/gray interior with cloth trimmings.
Technology & Safety
The 2020 Subaru Ascent is equipped with a comprehensive array of safety features that include sensors and cameras to showcase the vehicle view at all times, lane warning and assists, stability and traction controls, and ABS. Its interior features tech devices such as an infotainment system which has Apple/Android compatibility and USB ports with charging capability on top of Bluetooth connectivity and satellite and HD radio.
The 2020 Hyundai Palisade also has several safety features like a backup camera, rear parking and lane assist, stability and traction control and a standard auto braking system. For entertainment and communication, it lacks an HD and satellite radio but compensates with an MP3 player and smart device compatibility with an auxiliary input for audio.
Performance
The 2020 Subaru Ascent is powered by a 2.4L turbo engine that can produce 260 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque under an automatic transmission on an all-wheel drive. It is equipped with a rack-pinion steering wheel with a turning diameter of 38.7 ft and it comes with a strut front suspension and a multi-link rear suspension.
The 2020 Hyundai Palisade runs on a 3.8L V6 engine that produces 291 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque under an 8-speed automatic transmission on a front-wheel drive. It also comes with a rack-pinion steering wheel that turns at a diameter of 38 ft with a strut front suspension and a double wishbone rear suspension.
The Bottom Line
The 2020 Subaru Ascent caters to the needs of buyers who are looking for a cost and fuel-efficient family vehicle that has a rate of 23 mpg combined fuel efficiency on a 19.3-gallon fuel tank. The automatic transmission simply means that long journeys require much lesser effort for the driver and cruising on the highways can stretch its fuel capacity for up to 521.1 miles.
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