2022 Subaru Ascent 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
6.7s
- 8-Passenger AWD, 260 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 119 of 164 SUVs (2022).
- Horsepower: rank 117 of 164 SUVs (2022).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-Passenger AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 260 hp | 277 lb-ft | 4,430 lb | 117 | 17.0 | 6.7 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $32,795 |
| AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 260 hp | 277 lb-ft | 4,430 lb | 117 | 17.0 | 6.7 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $32,795 |
| Premium 7-Passenger AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 260 hp | 277 lb-ft | 4,453 lb | 117 | 17.1 | 6.8 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $35,295 |
| Premium 8-Passenger AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 260 hp | 277 lb-ft | 4,453 lb | 117 | 17.1 | 6.8 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $35,295 |
| Premium AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 260 hp | 277 lb-ft | 4,449 lb | 117 | 17.1 | 6.8 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $35,295 |
| Onyx Edition 7-Passenger AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 260 hp | 277 lb-ft | 4,472 lb | 116 | 17.2 | 6.8 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $38,495 |
| Onyx Edition AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 260 hp | 277 lb-ft | 4,472 lb | 116 | 17.2 | 6.8 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $38,495 |
| Limited 7-Passenger AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 260 hp | 277 lb-ft | 4,515 lb | 115 | 17.4 | 6.8 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $40,095 |
| Limited 8-Passenger AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 260 hp | 277 lb-ft | 4,515 lb | 115 | 17.4 | 6.8 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $40,095 |
| Limited AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 260 hp | 277 lb-ft | 4,499 lb | 116 | 17.3 | 6.8 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $40,095 |
| Touring 7-Passenger AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 260 hp | 277 lb-ft | 4,603 lb | 113 | 17.7 | 6.9 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $45,945 |
| Touring AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 260 hp | 277 lb-ft | 4,603 lb | 113 | 17.7 | 6.9 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $45,945 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
1 engine offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 12 | 260 hp | 8-Passenger AWD | $32,795 | Base | $1,670 | Base |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: yes. All 12 trims.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVT | 12 | 8-Passenger AWD | $32,795 | 6.7 s |
Rivals with a geared automatic
Nearest in price to the 8-Passenger AWD ($32,795).
| Model | Trim | Transmission | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda CX-30 | Turbo Premium AWD | 6-speed automatic | $32,800 | 6.3 s |
| Hyundai Santa Fe | XRT FWD | 8-speed automatic | $32,750 | N/A |
| Chevrolet Equinox | Premier AWD with 1LZ | 6-speed automatic | $32,850 | 8.9 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 8-Passenger AWD: 260 hp, 23 mpg, $32,795. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Sorento | EX FWD | 281 hp | 25 mpg | $35,490 | 6.4 s |
| Ford Explorer | RWD | 300 hp | 24 mpg | $35,510 | N/A |
| Toyota Highlander | L FWD | 295 hp | 24 mpg | $35,855 | 6.3 s |
Ascent by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2022 Honda Pilot: 0.6 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2022 Honda Pilot.
| Measure | 2022 Subaru Ascent | 2022 Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | 8-Passenger AWD | Sport AWD |
| 0-60 | 6.7 s | 6.1 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 260 hp | 280 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,430 lb | 4,202 lb |
| hp per ton | 117 | 133 |
| lb per hp | 17.0 | 15.0 |
| MSRP | $32,795 | $40,080 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree