2022 Subaru Ascent vs. Toyota Highlander | Moline, IL
Bring your entire family, the family dog, and everyone’s necessities with you on your road trip when you choose either a 2022 Subaru Ascent or 2022 Toyota Highlander. Both of these SUVs can seat up to eight passengers, tow up to 5,000 pounds, and have similar fuel economy ratings. For more information, read through the following 2022 Subaru Ascent and 2022 Toyota Highlander comparison put together by the team at McLaughlin Subaru.
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For comparison purposes, the 2022 Subaru Ascent Premium was matched against the 2022 Toyota Highlander LE.
2022 Subaru Ascent vs. Toyota Highlander Interior
A voluminous interior greets you when you enter either a 2022 Subaru Ascent or 2022 Toyota Highlander. If you only need a maximum of seven seats, second-row captain’s chairs may be more comfortable, as they offer increased elbow room for two lucky passengers. You and your co-pilot can enjoy an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat and four-way manual adjustable front passenger’s seat in either SUV. More Subaru Ascent interior features include:
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
- Stain-resistant cloth upholstery
- Ivory carbon fiber-patterned accent trim on dash and doors
- Reclining second- and third-row 60/40-split flat-folding seatbacks
Remain connected in either the 2022 Subaru Ascent or 2022 Toyota Highlander. Both come with infotainment systems that give you access to wired Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, as well as Bluetooth®. You’ll also find that both are built with six speakers so you can rock out to your favorite music. Other Subaru Ascent technology features include:
- 8-in. touchscreen
- STARLINK® Multimedia Plus
- Dual front USB input ports and second-row USB charging ports
- 4G LTE Wi-Fi® capability
- HD Radio™
- SiriusXM® Travel Link®
2022 Subaru Ascent vs. Toyota Highlander Specs & Fuel Economy
Regardless of whether you select a 2022 Subaru Ascent or 2022 Toyota Highlander, you’ll find roughly equivalent fuel efficiency estimates. The Ascent offers more overall torque, and includes standard symmetrical all-wheel drive (AWD). View the following Subaru Ascent and Toyota Highlander engines table for detailed specs.
Subaru Ascent Premium | 2022 SUV | Toyota Highlander LE |
2.4L SUBARU BOXER® turbo I4 | Engine | 3.5L V6 |
260 HP | Horsepower | 295 HP |
277 lb.-ft. | Torque | 263 lb.-ft. |
21/27 | MPG (city/hwy) | 21/29 |
Lineartronic® CVT | Transmission | Eight-speed ECT |
Subaru Ascent vs. Toyota Highlander Towing Capacity
Both the 2022 Subaru Ascent and Toyota Highlander can tow up to 5,000 pounds, perfect for a small trailer.
2022 Subaru Ascent vs. Toyota Highlander Dimensions
Accommodate your passengers in roomy comfort in either the 2022 Subaru Ascent or 2022 Toyota Highlander.
Subaru Ascent | 2022 SUV | Toyota Highlander |
Eight | Max. Passenger Capacity | Eight |
75.6 cu.-ft. | Max. Cargo Capacity | 84.3 cu.-ft. |
43.5 cu.-ft. | Cargo Capacity Behind Second Row | 48.4 cu.-ft. |
41.3/42.2 in. | First Row Headroom/Legroom | 41.2/42 in. |
40/38.6 in. | Second Row Headroom/Legroom | 39.4/41 in. |
36.2/31.7 in. | Third Row Headroom/Legroom | 36.1/27.7 in. |
196.8 in. | Length | 194.9 in. |
76 in. | Width | 76 in. |
71.6 in | Height | 68.1 in. |
2022 Subaru Ascent vs. Toyota Highlander Safety
Protect your loved ones with the driver assistance features included with the Subaru Ascent and Toyota Highlander. You’ll find blind spot detection with rear cross traffic alert and rear cameras for backing up on both SUVs. Also, you can illuminate dark roads with help from the LED headlights with daytime running lights equipped to both SUVs. View the following lists for driver assist suite features included with either model.
2022 Subaru Ascent
- EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology
- Pre-collision braking system
- Pre-collision throttle management
- Lane departure and sway warning
- Advanced adaptive cruise control with lane centering
2022 Toyota Highlander
- Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5+
- Pre-collision system with pedestrian detection
- Lane departure alert with steering assist
- Automatic high beams
- Lane tracing assist
- Road sign assist
- Full-speed range dynamic radar cruise control
