2025 Subaru Ascent vs. Toyota Highlander

2025 Subaru Ascent

 

2025 Subaru Ascent Vs.  2025 Toyota Highlander
3 Number of Rows of Seats 3
153.2 cubic feet Maximum Passenger Volume 141.8 cubic feet
8.7 inches Standard Ground Clearance 8.0 inches
Standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive Drivetrain Options Standard front-wheel drive and available all-wheel drive

 

Adventurous families rely on popular SUVs, such as the Subaru Ascent and the Toyota Highlander, for all of their journeys. If you have these 2 models on your research list, which one should you invest in? While the 2025 Highlander is a solid choice, the 2025 Ascent offers more spacious and better handling. Not to mention, it is assembled in America and is a Consumer Reports Recommended Model. Let’s get into the details below with the team at Group 1 Subaru El Paso!

2025 Subaru Ascent Vs. 2025 Toyota Highlander: Interior Space

While both models have 3 rows of comfortable seating, the Ascent provides more maximum passenger volume than the Highlander. If we take a closer look at the measurements, we’ll see that the Subaru vehicle has more leg and shoulder room than the Highlander. That said, you and your crew will have extra room to breathe and relax in while cruising around Fort Bliss.

Check out these interior dimensions here:

Maximum Passenger Volume

  • 2025 Subaru Ascent: 153.2 cubic feet
  • 2025 Toyota Highlander: 141.8 cubic feet

Legroom

  • 2025 Subaru Ascent: 42.2 inches / 38.6 inches / 31.7 inches
  • 2025 Toyota Highlander: 42.0 inches / 38.7 inches / 28.0 inches

Shoulder Room

  • 2025 Subaru Ascent: 61.1 inches / 60.3 inches / 57.0 inches
  • 2025 Toyota Highlander: 59.0 inches / 58.7 inches / 55.0 inches

2025 Subaru Ascent Vs. 2025 Toyota Highlander: Standard Capability

Along with offering more maximum passenger room, the new Ascent also offers a higher standard ground clearance and all-wheel drive as standard. That means, even with the starting Ascent trim level, you and your family will confidently take on the roads of Mission Valley and Montwood ahead.

Review these details below:

Standard Ground Clearance

  • 2025 Subaru Ascent: 8.7 inches
  • 2025 Toyota Highlander: 8.0 inches

Drivetrain Options

  • 2025 Subaru Ascent: Standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
  • 2025 Toyota Highlander: Standard front-wheel drive and available all-wheel drive

Check Out The New Subaru Ascent In El Paso

Drop by Group 1 Subaru El Paso and explore the latest Ascent in person! For now, contact us with any questions or browse our new Subaru models.

2024 Ascent vs. 2023 Highlander: Value

Shopping for a brand-new vehicle means getting the latest model with the most advanced amenities. The 2024 Subaru Ascent is already for sale, while the Toyota Highlander’s current year is still 2023. Plus, the Ascent costs less since its starting price is $34,195 MSRP, while the Highlander starts at $36,620 MSRP instead. Despite the lower cost, the Subaru SUV offers more elevated features, as we can see below:

  • Standard Multimedia Screen – The Ascent comes with the Subaru STARLINK® 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus standard, while the Highlander has a smaller screen or, to be exact, eight inches for their standard Toyota Audio Multimedia system.
  • Standard Drivetrain – If you want better handling on the roads of Mission Valley, you’d love the fact that the Subaru model comes with standard all-wheel drive. However, the Highlander is equipped with standard front-wheel drive, and you’ll need to pay more if you want a model with all-wheel drive.
  • Fuel Tank Capacity – The 2023 Toyota Highlander vs. 2024 Subaru Ascent fuel economy is similar, but we can’t say the same for the fuel tank capacity. The new Ascent has more capacity since its fuel tank can hold 19.3 gallons, while the Highlander only has a capacity of 17.9 gallons.

When you choose the Ascent over the Highlander, you’re getting way more value in your investment. Not to mention, shop this model at Group 1 Subaru El Paso and you can also enjoy a fair trade-in offer and our current specials!

2024 Ascent vs. 2023 Highlander: Passenger Dimensions

Interior space in SUVs is important, but even more so in three-row models. That said, the Subaru Ascent has significantly more passenger space than the Toyota Highlander. If you look at the following 2023 Toyota Highlander vs. 2024 Subaru Ascent passenger dimensions, you will notice that the Ascent has more room for every row of seating– even your passengers in the third row will have more space to relax in, so everyone will be happy while commuting around Montwood.

2023 Toyota Highlander 

  • Seating Capacity: Up to 8 passengers
  • Passenger Volume: 141.8 cubic feet
  • Shoulder Room (Front/Middle/Rear): 59.0 inches/58.7 inches/55.0 inches
  • Leg Room (Front/Middle/Rear): 42.0 inches/38.7 inches/28.0 inches
  • Headroom (Front/Middle/Rear): 41.2 inches/39.4 inches/36.1 inches

2024 Subaru Ascent 

  • Seating Capacity: Up to 8 passengers
  • Passenger Volume: 153.2 cubic feet
  • Shoulder Room (Front/Middle/Rear): 61.1 inches/60.3 inches/57.0 inches
  • Leg Room (Front/Middle/Rear): 42.2 inches/38.6 inches/31.7 inches
  • Headroom (Front/Middle/Rear): 41.2 inches/40.0 inches/36.2 inches

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