Used 2021 Subaru Ascent SUV Trims Comparison
Trim level differences
The 2021 Subaru Ascent is available in base, Premium, Limited and Touring trim levels. All use a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine (260 horsepower, 277 lb-ft of torque) paired with a CVT automatic. All-wheel drive comes standard across the lineup.
Which Ascent trim does Edmunds recommend?
We recommend the Premium trim level, just one notch up from the base Ascent. The Premium balances affordability with feature availability. It comes standard with the larger 8-inch touchscreen and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, and it offers options such as navigation and a panoramic sunroof.
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Comparing average pricing near
Saint Paul, MN
| Vehicle | Ascent Base | Ascent Premium | Ascent Limited | Ascent Touring |
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| Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features |
| Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Navigation | Not Available | optional | optional | standard |
| Satellite radio | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Keyless Ignition | Not Available | optional | standard | standard |
| Cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Parking assistance | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Upholstery | cloth | cloth | leather | premium leather |
| Heated seats | Not Available | standard | standard | standard |
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard |
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Sunroof | Not Available | optional | optional | standard |
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
| Country of final assembly | United States | United States | United States | United States |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Engine power | 260 hp @ 5,600 rpm | 260 hp @ 5,600 rpm | 260 hp @ 5,600 rpm | 260 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Engine torque | 277 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm | 277 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm | 277 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm | 277 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 2.4 l | 2.4 l | 2.4 l | 2.4 l |
| Engine configuration | flat 4 | flat 4 | flat 4 | flat 4 |
| Transmission | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Tire size | 245/60R18 | 245/60R18 | 245/50R20 | 245/50R20 |
| Wheel size | 18 X 7.5-in | 18 X 7.5-in | 20 X 7.5-in | 20 X 7.5-in |
| Wheel type | alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels |
| Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 21 / 27 / 23 MPG | 21 / 27 / 23 MPG | 20 / 26 / 22 MPG | 20 / 26 / 22 MPG |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.3 gal. | 19.3 gal. | 19.3 gal. | 19.3 gal. |
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 405 / 521 miles | 405 / 521 miles | 386 / 502 miles | 386 / 502 miles |
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
| Turning circle | 38.0 ft. | 38.0 ft. | 38.0 ft. | 38.0 ft. |
| Curb weight | 4,430 lb. | 4,477 lb. | 4,499 lb. | 4,603 lb. |
| Ground Clearance | 8.7 in. | 8.7 in. | 8.7 in. | 8.7 in. |
| Overall Width with Mirrors | 85.7 in. | 85.7 in. | 86.1 in. | 86.1 in. |
| Overall Width without Mirrors | 76.0 in. | 76.0 in. | 76.0 in. | 76.0 in. |
| Height | 71.6 in. | 71.6 in. | 71.6 in. | 71.6 in. |
| Length | 196.8 in. | 196.8 in. | 196.8 in. | 196.8 in. |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in. | 113.8 in. | 113.8 in. | 113.8 in. |
| Seating Capacity | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Cargo Space | 17.8 cu. ft. | 17.8 cu. ft. | 17.8 cu. ft. | 17.6 cu. ft. |
| Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed | - | - | - | - |
| Front Head Room | 41.3 in. | 41.3 in. | 41.3 in. | 40.1 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 42.2 in. | 42.2 in. | 42.2 in. | 42.2 in. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 61.1 in. | 61.1 in. | 61.1 in. | 61.1 in. |
| Rear Head Room | 40.0 in. | 40.0 in. | 40.0 in. | 38.7 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 38.6 in. | 38.6 in. | 38.6 in. | 38.6 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 60.3 in. | 60.3 in. | 60.3 in. | 60.3 in. |
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
| True Cost to Own® | $44,194 | $45,045 | $48,058 | $50,573 |
| Average Cost Per Mile | $0.59 | $0.6 | $0.64 | $0.67 |
| Depreciation | $11,046 | $11,331 | $13,157 | $15,014 |
| Financing | $4,169 | $4,447 | $4,886 | $5,292 |
| Taxes & Fees | $2,614 | $2,787 | $3,057 | $3,309 |
| Fuel | $10,593 | $10,593 | $11,080 | $11,080 |
| Insurance | $6,599 | $6,599 | $6,599 | $6,599 |
| Maintenance | $6,053 | $6,168 | $6,159 | $6,159 |
| Repairs | $3,120 | $3,120 | $3,120 | $3,120 |
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
| Interior | Slate Black, cloth | Warm Ivory, cloth Slate Black, cloth | Warm Ivory, leather Slate Black, leather | Java Brown, leather Slate Black, leather |
| Exterior | Ice Silver Metallic Crystal White Pearl Crystal Black Silica Magnetite Gray Metallic | Crystal White Pearl Crystal Black Silica Abyss Blue Pearl Magnetite Gray Metallic Cinnamon Brown Pearl Ice Silver Metallic Crimson Red Pearl Brilliant Bronze Metallic | Crystal White Pearl Crystal Black Silica Abyss Blue Pearl Magnetite Gray Metallic Cinnamon Brown Pearl Ice Silver Metallic Crimson Red Pearl Brilliant Bronze Metallic | Crystal White Pearl Cinnamon Brown Pearl Crystal Black Silica Abyss Blue Pearl Magnetite Gray Metallic Ice Silver Metallic Crimson Red Pearl Brilliant Bronze Metallic |