Compare 2019 Honda Pilot vs 2019 Subaru Ascent

2019 Honda Pilot vs 2019 Subaru Ascent

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Full-sized luxury SUVs are perhaps the most widely accepted family car in the USA. This is mostly due to their practical everyday uses coupled with their powerful drivability and dominance on the asphalt. If you are wondering if the 2019 Honda Pilot or the 2019 Subaru Ascent will be the best full-size luxury SUV for you, focus in on this comparative review for a detailed look at key performance indicators, which should help you make up your mind. Although there are several SUV options out there, we are certain the best full-size luxury SUV for you is going to be the 2019 Honda Pilot. Although the 2019 Honda Pilot and the 2019 Subaru Ascent are quite similar full-size luxury SUVs, you will soon understand why the 2019 Honda Pilot is simply a superior choice for drivers that pride themselves in having an all-around great SUV.

What's the Difference in the Performance?

The 2019 Honda Pilot and the 2019 Subaru Ascent are both equipped with similarly powerful engines, yet they have completely different engines. The largest of the two comes on the 2019 Honda Pilot, which is an amazing 6-cylinder engine with 3.5 L displacement. The Honda Pilot's motor features quite an impressive horsepower measured at 280 hp @ 6000 rpm, while the 2019 Subaru Ascent comes with simpler 4-cylinder turbo motor with 2.4 L displacement. The Subaru Ascent's motor features a bit less horsepower measured at 260 hp @ 5600 rpm. In addition, the Honda Pilot's 9-speed shiftable transmission allows greater control while driving and adapting to speed changes when needed. The Subaru Ascent features a continuously variable transmission that is not shiftable and will not allow for sudden speed changes when you want to shift down a gear in a snap.

What's the Difference in the Fuel Economy and Maximum Driving Range?

Despite the fact that both of these full-sized luxury SUVs feature different sized motors and the fact that the Honda Pilot has the greatest total horsepower, the Honda Pilot also features the exact same fuel economy on the highway. Both the Honda Pilot and the Subaru Ascent are able to make 26 miles to the gallon. The Honda Pilot really takes the lead in the total driving range category with its slightly larger 19.5-gallon fuel tank. The Subaru Ascent has a 19.3-gallon tank and is able to reach up to 502 miles on the highway. The Honda Pilot is able to go a tad further on the highway, reaching up to 507 miles with a full tank.

What's the Difference in the Dimensions?

Dimensions are a strong factor of any SUV. One of the most important dimensions is rear headroom and overall shoulder room. The Honda Pilot has 40.9 inches and 62 inches of shoulder room in the front and in the back. Both categories are greater than the Subaru Ascent, which makes for the greatest traveling comfort in the Honda Pilot. The Honda Pilot's greater room always ranks well among the most important comfort indicators for drivers as well as passengers on long road trips.

If you are anxious to see how the 2019 Honda Pilot and the 2019 Subaru Ascent compare, don't miss your chance to take our 2019 Honda Pilot for a test drive at our Hamilton Honda dealership. Our staff will be glad to help you in understanding why the 2019 Honda Pilot most likely be the best SUV for you to drive. You could go home in your very own 2019 Honda Pilot after a fantastic test drive at our dealership yet today!

* Based on 2017 EPA mileage ratings mileage/highway estimates and driving range ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your MPGe/MPG and driving range will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, battery age/condition, and other factors. For additional information about EPA ratings, visit https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/label/learn-more-PHEV-label.shtml.
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