Zeigler Subaru Subaru Ascent vs. Honda Pilot
How Does the New Subaru Ascent Compare to Honda Pilot?
For many family drivers, it feels only natural to look at an SUV when you need a new car. With the right SUV, you can enjoy everything from spacious interiors to safe driving, great features, and more. The 2020 Subaru Ascent provides the perfect example of what a great SUV can provide.
Combining Subaru's trademark versatility with a spacious interior and a robust suite of features, the 2020 Ascent was built to provide one of the market's most robust mid-sized experiences. If you need a new SUV, the Subaru Ascent is more than up to the task.
Much the same could be said, however, for other mid-sized SUVs like the Honda Pilot. The best evidence of the Ascent's value, in turn, is how much it has to offer when you compare it to new models like Honda Pilot. Let's take a look at what both have to offer.
The 2020 Subaru Ascent
The most recent addition to Subaru's vehicle and SUV lineups, the Ascent was designed to fill out an important gap: the spacious family hauler. While its performance chops help it stand out from other mid-sized models, the Ascent's biggest perks are its roomy interior, seating for up to eight, and its robust feature suite. If you need to seat a crowd, but also want an SUV with the grit to handle harsh roads, the 2020 Subaru Ascent might be just what you need.
Performance: 2.4-liter turbocharged flat-4 (260 horsepower, 277 pounds-feet of torque, 21/27 miles per gallon)
Feature Options: Three-Zone Climate Control, Starlink Infotainment System, Standard 6.5-inch Touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Keyless Entry, Heated Side Mirrors, Push-Button Start, Built-in Wi-Fi, Built-in Navigation, Harman Kardon Audio, Standard All-Wheel-Drive
Safety Features: Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane-Departure Warnings, Blind-Spot Detection, Reverse Automatic Braking, Rear Cross-Traffic Assist, Automatic High Beams, Pre-Collision Emergency Braking
The 2020 Honda Pilot
A long-time mid-sized market favorite, the Honda Pilot delivers a familiar and comfortable SUV package that's rife with great features. Whether you're looking for a smooth ride, comfortable seating, or intuitive media features, the Honda Pilot is equipped to deliver.
Performance: 3.5-liter V6 (280 horsepower, 262 pounds-feet of torque, 19/27 miles per gallon
Feature Options: 5-inch Infotainment Display, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Heated Side Mirrors, Three-Zone Automatic Climate Control, Heated Seating, Built-in Wi-Fi, Built-in Navigation
Safety Features: Adaptive Cruise Control, Forward-Collision Warnings, Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane-Departure Warnings, Lane-Keeping Assist
Why is the Subaru Ascent the Right SUV for Me?
While it's true that you can enjoy many of the same individual features in both the Honda Pilot and the Subaru Ascent, there are some big reasons why the Ascent ultimately comes out on top.
The biggest, in our opinion, is its more rugged design. While standard all-wheel-drive already gives it an impressive advantage over other mid-sized models like the Pilot, the Ascent is, overall, guided by principles of design more deeply rooted in a focus on ability.
Is the Honda Pilot a solid SUV for soccer practices and big grocery runs? Absolutely! If you a want a mid-sized SUV that can handle anything, however, you'll want the Subaru Ascent.
Schedule a Subaru Ascent Test Drive at Zeigler Subaru Today
Would you like to know more about everything that's waiting for you in the new 2020 Subaru Ascent? Give our dealership a call and set up a time for a test drive. We'd love the opportunity to tell you more about all of the great perks and features waiting in the new Ascent models in our new Subaru inventory.
