2022 Subaru Ascent vs. 2022 Dodge Durango
If you are looking for a midsize SUV that has been loaded with a long list of standard features, the 2022 Subaru Ascent will be a great choice. You will find the seats comfortable even for adults, as well. There is plenty of room in the cargo area too.
When it comes to the 2022 Dodge Durango, it has powerful V8 engines for you to consider. The interior is upscale and roomy and it is also praised for its easy-to-use infotainment system. The SRT Hellcat trim has been discontinued, though.
Design & Style
A cabin that radiates positivity welcomes you when you ride the 2022 Ascent. This has interior materials that are nice and easy to clean, making it perfect for passengers who live active lifestyles. It comes fitted with cloth upholstery as a standard, which can be upgraded to either stain-resistant cloth upholstery or water-repellent fabric. Behind the third row, it opens a trunk space of 17.7 cubic feet. This expands further to carry 86.5 cubic feet of space when the last two rows are folded. It can sit eight people comfortably in all rows.
For that of the Durango, expect that there is not much update inside the cabin. There are padded surfaces in there, but that is only possible if you opt for pricier trims. The cargo area is also nice as it can expand to hold 85.1 cubic feet of your luggage and bags. Sitting seven (or six with captain’s chairs), the third row is best left for smaller kids.
Technology & Safety
Carrying the Starlink infotainment system, the 2022 Ascent has a user-friendly 6.5-inch touch screen display. This is easy to operate and displays readable graphics. It has four USB ports, Bluetooth connectivity, satellite radio, and six speakers, plus it integrates Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It has a long list of safety features which include pre-collision throttle management, lane keep assist, lane centering, adaptive cruise control, rear-seat reminder, and lane departure and sway warning, among others.
As for the 2022 Dodge Durango, it usually uses a standard 8.4-inch touch screen display for its Uconnect infotainment software. This system is easy to use, and displays sharp graphics all the time. It is also easy to adjust functions through knobs found on the center console. It carries four USB ports, six speakers, and satellite radio and integrates Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It is slim in terms of safety features, though, since it only has a rearview camera, rear cross traffic alert, blind spot monitoring, and rear parking sensors.
Performance
The turbo-four engine in the Ascent is praised by car critics as it delivers a powerful result reaching up to 260 horsepower. This result is especially great when comparing it to the base engine in the Durango, a V6 configuration that only releases up to 293 horsepower.
The Bottom Line
The 2022 Subaru Ascent in terms of design, impresses when it comes to technologies and safety features, as well as delivers when speaking of engine performance. The 2022 Dodge Durango needs some more update to be at the same footing as the Ascent.
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