2020 Subaru Ascent vs. 2021 Kia Telluride
Are you looking for a high-ranking midsize SUV in the market? The 2020 Subaru Ascent definitely deserves to be part of your list of considerations. This comes with a rear seat reminder as part of its safety aids. It also offers a large cargo space.
With roomy seating and cargo space, the 2021 Kia Telluride is a promising ride as well. It offers composed handling, as well as a set of great standard features that you can look forward to.
Design & Style
Seating up to eight people with its standard configuration, you will be amazed by the amount of space inside the 2020 Ascent. This makes the seats comfortable, even for taller passengers. Owners may also trade in the second-row bench for captain’s chairs. That is if it is okay to reduce the seating capacity to seven. Interior materials wise, you will surely praise what this ride offers.
Seating up to eight people, the 2021 Telluride gives owners the option to trade the second-row bench seat for a pair of captain’s chairs. This reduces the seating capacity to seven though. You will find the first and second row seats comfortable, with a great driving position too. The interior comes standard with adjustable front seats and synthetic leather upholstery.
Technology & Safety
The Ascent is also a winner when it comes to basic technology and safety features. It has multiple USB ports, and supports Apple Car Play and Android Auto integration as well. It also has one of the most user-friendly infotainment interfaces in the market. Safety items included are the head-up display, pre-collision throttle management, automatic emergency braking, lane departure and sway warning, and adaptive cruise control. All these are included in its EyeSight driver assistance package. It has a rearview camera too.
With its user-friendly infotainment system whose functions are fitted in an eight-inch touch screen, anyone will look forward to own a Kia Telluride. Its knobs and physical buttons give better access to its climate and audio controls, too. It comes standard with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and also has five USB ports, a satellite radio, and HD Radio, a Bluetooth interface, and six speakers. Safety wise, it is equipped with a rearview camera, rear parking sensors, blind spot monitoring, automatic emergency braking, rear cross traffic alert, lane departure warning, driver drowsiness monitoring, lane keep assist, and forward collision warning.
Performance
The 2020 Subaru Ascent packs power from its energetic four-cylinder, 2.4 engine version which is rated at 260 horsepower. The Telluride has a V6, 3.8-liter engine, giving it power to generate 291hp. Note, though, that it has a mediocre fuel efficiency.
The Bottom Line
With plenty of great features to find in the 2020 Subaru Ascent, this is certainly a better buy than the 2021 Kia Telluride. It oozes confidence in its design and styling. It shouts user-friendliness with its technology and safety features. It also has a better engine performance as well.
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