2022 Subaru Ascent vs. 2022 Kia Sedona
The 2022 Subaru Ascent is the largest and most powerful SUV to be offered by the company. Its spacious interior, perfect safety ratings and upgrades make it the perfect vehicle for families. But how does it compare to the 2022 Kia Sedona, a minivan which has received excellent reviews for its roomy interior and serene riding experience?
Design & Style
The Kia Sedona uses a boxy frame which is capable of carrying up to eight passengers. It comes with a seven inch touch display in the cabin and those that pay extra will get leather upholstery. It has a pinched grille in front with a standard interior dashboard that is covered in three layers of knobs and buttons. The seats feel comfortable to sit in and will remain so even during cross country trips.
The Subaru Ascent is sporty with taillights that are elevated and large air vents within the cabin. Passengers will also be presented with the asymmetrical dashboard with lots of holders and cubbies for small items. It too can carry a maximum of eight passengers.
Technology & Safety
The Subaru Ascent is one of the safest SUVs in its class. It is the recipient of a perfect five star rating from federal testers as well as the prestigious Top Safety Pick award. Its countermeasures include cruise control that is adaptive with lane control and automatic rear seat reminders. Luxuries within its cabin include climate control which covers 3 zones, the choice of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a steering wheel wrapped in leather and heated/cooled seats.
The Kia Sedona has average safety scores. Although it received a good rating from the IIHS, it was mentioned that its passenger overlap protection was “acceptable” while the headlights were rated poorly. Luxuries within its cabin include USB ports, Bluetooth, seven inch displays, the choice of Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, and leather covered power seats that can be heated or cooled depending on the season.
Performance
The Kia Sedona is equipped with a V6, 3.3 liter engine that can generate 276 horsepower that is wedded to an automatic eight speed transmission. The Subaru Ascent is outfitted with a flat 4 turbocharged engine that is 2.4 liter and capable of generating 260 horsepower that is wedded to a transmission that is continuously variable.
The Bottom Line
While these two vehicles are tied when it comes to seating capacity, the Kia Sedona drops the ball when it comes to safety and this combined with its lack of style and dowdy cabin makes the Subaru Ascent the true champion.
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