Toyota Highlander vs Subaru Ascent
Are you near Leesburg, The Villages, Apopka, Mount Dora, or Clermont, FL, and want to start exploring? Your adventurous family will need a reliable ride to take them there, and the 2021 Toyota Highlander and Subaru Ascent are ready for action.
Which SUV can ignite your spirit of adventure? Your friends at Phillips Toyota are here to help you find the answer.
Power Your Adventures
Want to upgrade your next getaway with some of your favorite toys? The 2021 Toyota Highlander and Subaru Ascent are up for the job with 5,000-pound maximum towing capacities when properly equipped, allowing you to haul the following:
- A small hard-sided camper
- A small recreational boat
- A couple of jet skis
Despite this rugged capability, you may notice a difference in the way these two SUVs perform. The Highlander is outfitted with a 3.5-liter V6 engine, which provides your treks with 295 horsepower and 263 lb-ft of torque. The turbocharged 2.4-liter engine in the Ascent isn’t quite as brawny with only 260 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque.
Explore for Longer
In addition to a commanding powertrain, you also want an SUV capable of keeping you on the road for longer. No matter which SUV you choose, their gas engines are sure to have you flying by fuel stations on your next road trip:
- Toyota Highlander: EPA-estimated 21 city/29 highway MPG¹
- Subaru Ascent: EPA-estimated 21 city/27 highway MPG
The biggest efficiency difference between the Highlander and Ascent is the addition of a hybrid motor in the Highlander. Thanks to a 2.5-liter Atkinson Cycle hybrid engine, you can achieve an EPA-estimated 36 city and 35 highway MPG.¹ Unfortunately, the Ascent doesn’t offer a hybrid powertrain.
A Protected Journey
No matter where the road takes you, you want to make sure your entire family is protected. Thanks to the following standard systems in the 2021 Toyota Highlander and Subaru Ascent, you can rest assured your SUV has your back:
- Pre-Collision System with Low-Light Pedestrian Detection
- Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
- Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
- Lane Tracing Assist
- Automatic High Beams
Of course, you can never be too safe, so standard Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5+ in the Highlander includes Road Sign Assist as well. It reads the road and alerts you to detected speed limit, do not enter, stop, and yield signs. Without a comparable feature in the Ascent, you may miss out on a key piece of road information.
Toyota Highlander vs Subaru Ascent: Which SUV Is Right for You?
The answer to which SUV is right for your adventures lies in your lifestyle needs around Leesburg, The Villages, Apopka, Mount Dora, and Clermont, Florida. However, if you’re looking for more power, greater efficiency, and access to the latest in cutting-edge safety systems, then you may prefer the 2021 Toyota Highlander over the Subaru Ascent.
Come see this vehicle in action today at Phillips Toyota with a test drive!
¹ EPA-estimated 21 city/29 hwy/24 combined mpg for 2021 Highlander; 20 city/27 hwy/23 combined for 2021 Highlander AWD; 36 city/35 hwy/36 combined mpg for 2021 Highlander Hybrid. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary for many reasons, including your vehicle’s condition and how/where you drive. See www.fueleconomy.gov.
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