2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. 2022 Honda Pilot
There are few vehicles in the market today that can match the versatility of both the Subaru Ascent and Honda Pilot. The Ascent is a new model for Subaru, which means more room for passengers and cargo while still delivering a comfortable road experience. Meanwhile, the Pilot has been around since 2002 and was built with families in mind from day one—and its popularity shows no signs of slowing down. If you’re considering either of these SUVs for your next vehicle purchase, then read on to learn how they compare to each other so you can make an informed decision about which one best suits your needs:
Design & Style
- Exterior Design
The 2022 Subaru Ascent and the 2022 Honda Pilot have similar exterior designs, but they are not the same. The 2022 Subaru Ascent has a more rugged look than the 2022 Honda Pilot, but both have many similarities.
The front end of both SUVs is very similar because they both have big grills in their front with two sets of headlights on top that are close together and then separated by some distance at the bottom. If you look closer, you will see an extra piece of glass on each side door that makes it stand out from other SUVs.
- Interior Design
To give the Ascent a more upscale look, Subaru made the instrument panel and center console larger than in previous models. The result is a better-looking interior with room for more buttons and controls.
In contrast, the Honda Pilot’s dashboard looks dated compared with its peers. On top of that, it’s not as ergonomic or intuitive as Subaru’s design. The touchscreen interface isn’t easy to use; it lacks physical buttons for certain functions like changing seats or adjusting climate control settings (something you’ll need to do frequently if you’re driving kids around).
Technology & Safety
The Subaru Ascent comes with a standard rear-vision camera and reverse sensors. The Honda Pilot doesn’t have either of these features, but it does offer an optional rear-vision camera. The 2022 Subaru Ascent has a standard backup camera, while the 2022 Honda Pilot has neither a rear-view camera nor a blind spot monitoring system. Still, it does offer an optional blind spot monitoring system (BSM). Both vehicles also offer an optional parking guidance system that helps with parallel parking by using radar to detect other cars and objects in your vicinity.
Both the 2022 Subaru Ascent and 2022 Honda Pilot have plenty of safety technology, like adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and collision warning systems integrated into their infotainment systems. The difference is that only some versions of both models come equipped with this safety tech; others do not include it at all!
Performance
The 2022 Subaru Ascent and the 2022 Honda Pilot both have a huge amount of power under the hood. The 2022 Subaru Ascent is powered by a 2.0-liter flat-six engine that produces up to 276 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque, while the 2022 Honda Pilot has a 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces up to 280 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque. Regarding fuel economy, both cars get around 22 mpg in combined driving conditions on average.
The Bottom Line
The 2022 Subaru Ascent is the better overall package. It’s more spacious and has a nicer interior, but it also comes with more advanced safety features and will be offered with all-wheel drive. The 2022 Honda Pilot isn’t bad by any means, but the Ascent is simply a better car in every way that matters to most buyers.
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