Compare Subaru Ascent

Putting Popular New SUVs in a Head-to-Head View: The 2025 Subaru Ascent vs the 2025 Honda Pilot and the 2025 Toyota Highlander

Capable SUVs might seem too similar, but our team is here to highlight their differences. We want to show you what the 2025 Subaru Ascent can add to your Birmingham errands and commutes. We put it against other SUVs you might be considering - the 2025 Honda Pilot and the 2025 Toyota Highlander - to ensure you feel confident in the new SUV you drive home in.

We put desirable features and traits against each other to help you see which models have what you're looking for. SUVs are a top option for drivers who frequently travel with many passengers or want a dependable, capable option for any occasion, making the interior an important consideration. We included many interior dimensions and features in our comparison to help you find what you want in your next vehicle.

We encourage you to make our comparison the first stop when researching a new SUV in Hoover. The 2025 Subaru Ascent is a great choice for many shoppers, and seeing it alongside the 2025 Pilot and the 2025 Highlander can make it easier to see why it's right for you.

Contact our team when you want to learn more and to schedule a test drive in any of our new Subaru models.

2025 Subaru Ascent vs 2025 Honda Pilot

• You will find a more competitive starting price for the 2025 Subaru Ascent than the 2025 Honda Pilot.
• The 2025 Ascent is standard with Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. The 2025 Honda Pilot needs an upgrade to have all-wheel drive.
• You'll find an 11.6-inch infotainment screen equipped on every 2025 Ascent. The 2025 Pilot only offers a 7.0-inch standard screen and a 9.0-inch upgrade.
• Both models provide tri-zone automatic climate control to keep you comfortable traveling through any climates or conditions.
• Choosing the 2025 Ascent provides more torque than the 2025 Honda Pilot.

• A Lineartronic® CVT is paired with the 2025 Ascent, while the 2025 Pilot has a ten-speed automatic transmission.
• The premium sound system of the 2025 Honda Pilot does not offer as many speakers as you will find available in the 2025 Ascent.
• The front seats of the 2025 Ascent provide more legroom than the front seats of the 2025 Pilot.
• Get more ground clearance by choosing the 2025 Ascent instead of the 2025 Pilot.
• Both models offer up to 5,000 pounds of towing to bring your favorite gear wherever you go.

2025 Subaru Ascent vs 2025 Toyota Highlander

• You will have a lower starting price when you choose the 2025 Ascent instead of the 2025 Highlander.
• The 2025 Highlander comes standard with front-wheel drive, while the 2025 Ascent has all-wheel drive equipped from the start.
• You can upgrade the 2025 Highlander from its 8.0-inch screen to a 12.3-inch screen for its infotainment system. The 2025 Ascent comes with an 11.6-inch screen on every trim.
• Three-zone climate control gives both models the versatility to handle your road trips and commutes.
• You will have a Lineartronic® CVT equipped on the 2025 Ascent. The 2025 Highlander has an eight-speed automatic transmission.

• The 2025 Subaru Ascent gives you more passenger volume than the 2025 Toyota Highlander.
• You need to upgrade the 2025 Highlander to include roof rails, which come standard on the 2025 Ascent.
• The front and rear row of seats in the 2025 Ascent provide more legroom than the 2025 Highlander, with the middle row almost identical.
• The 2025 Ascent gives you more ground clearance than the 2025 Highlander, giving you a lot to enjoy when handling difficult terrain and trails.
• Both models can tow up to 5,000 pounds when equipped properly.