Zeigler Subaru Subaru Ascent vs. Volkswagen Atlas
How Does the 2020 Subaru Ascent Compare to the Volkswagen Atlas?
When you're looking for an SUV, it can be easy to get caught up in the value of everyday perks. And make no mistake! Those are important. If you're looking for the complete package, however, you need an SUV with the grit to satisfy beyond the casual needs of the weekday routine.
That's where a new model like the 2020 Subaru Ascent comes in! While its spacious interior offers seating for up to eight with plenty of features to satisfy, its design also offers Subaru's trademark commitment to grit. You'll enjoy versatile performance options like a dynamic powertrain, standard all-wheel drive, and more.
Perhaps the best thing about the 2020 Ascent, however? How well it stands up to competitors like the Volkswagen Atlas. Let's take a look at what both have to offer.
The 2020 Subaru Ascent
Designed to fill an important gap in Subaru's already impressive SUV lineup, the Subaru Ascent combines the brand's trademark versatility with a family-friendly interior big enough to seat a crowd. With rich features ranging from advanced safety technology to standard all-wheel-drive, the newest model excels in offering a high-quality experience with a little bit of something for everyone.
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, Keyless Entry, Heated Side Mirrors, Push-Button Start, Built-in Wi-Fi, Built-in Navigation, Starlink Infotainment System, Standard 6.5-inch Touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Harman Kardon Audio
Safety Features: Pre-Collision Emergency Braking, Automatic High Beams, Lane-Departure Warnings, Blind-Spot Detection, Reverse Automatic Braking, Adaptive Cruise Control
Starting Price: Around $32,000
The 2020 Volkswagen Atlas
Volkswagen is one of the luxury market's better-known names and the Volkswagen Atlas? It's one of its most popular SUVs. Even at a glance, it's not hard to see why! Attractive, refined, and well-equipped, the Atlas provides a rock-solid driving package that falls in line with what you'd expect from a premium market model.
Performance: 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 (235 horsepower, 258 pounds-feet of torque, 20/24 miles per gallon), 3.6-liter V6 (276 horsepower, 266 pounds-feet of torque, 17/23 miles per gallon
Feature Options: Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control, Heated Front Seats, Ventilated Seating, Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers, Heated Side Mirrors, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Built-in Wi-Fi, Keyless Entry, Remote Start, Leather Upholstery, Fender Audio System
Safety Features: Automatic High Beams, Forward Collision Warnings, Automatic Emergency Braking, Rear Cross-Traffic Alerts, Blind-Spot Monitoring, Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic Post-Collision Braking
Starting Price: Around $32,000
Why is the 2020 Subaru Ascent the Better SUV for Me?
The 2020 Volkswagen Atlas is a great new model that offers plenty of good reasons to drive it home. The 2020 Subaru Ascent just happens to offer more! With its eight-person peak seating capacity, the Ascent can house one passenger more than the Atlas. It also offers a superior suite of features, including pillars of value like standard all-wheel-drive and Subaru's advanced Eyesight safety technology.
The fact that the Ascent is a Subaru doesn't hurt either, of course. Subaru is known for its attractive but practical SUVs, and the 2020 Ascent is no exception. The Ascent is perfect for those day-to-day errands, while also being rugged enough to handle more ambitious expeditions; off-roading, camping, and more!
Schedule Your Subaru Ascent Test Drive at Zeigler Subaru
Would you like to know more about everything the 2020 Subaru Ascent can offer you? You won't find a better way to learn more about it than a test drive! Reach out to the Subaru experts at our dealership. We can run you through all the options and offers available in our current Subaru inventory. We can also set you up with a convenient time to take a new Ascent model for a test drive.
