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2026 Subaru Ascent 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

6.8s

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Ascent: 6.8 s2.4 s9.6 sQuicker on the left
175 SUVs (2026). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2026 Subaru Ascent: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
TrimEnginehpTorqueCurb weighthp per tonlb per hp0-60 and basisTransmissionDrivetrainMSRP
Premium 7-Passenger AWD2.4L 4-cyl260 hp277 lb-ft4,449 lb11717.16.8 sEstimateCVTAWD$40,795
Premium 8-Passenger AWD2.4L 4-cyl260 hp277 lb-ft4,449 lb11717.16.8 sEstimateCVTAWD$40,795
Premium AWD2.4L 4-cyl260 hp277 lb-ft4,449 lb11717.16.8 sEstimateCVTAWD$40,795
Limited 7-Passenger AWD2.4L 4-cyl260 hp277 lb-ft4,597 lb11317.76.9 sEstimateCVTAWD$47,885
Limited 8-Passenger AWD2.4L 4-cyl260 hp277 lb-ft4,597 lb11317.76.9 sEstimateCVTAWD$47,885
Limited AWD2.4L 4-cyl260 hp277 lb-ft4,581 lb11417.66.9 sEstimateCVTAWD$47,885
Limited Bronze Edition 7-Passenger AWD2.4L 4-cyl260 hp277 lb-ft4,581 lb11417.66.9 sEstimateCVTAWD$48,995
Limited Bronze Edition AWD2.4L 4-cyl260 hp277 lb-ft4,581 lb11417.66.9 sEstimateCVTAWD$48,995
Touring 7-Passenger AWD2.4L 4-cyl260 hp277 lb-ft4,590 lb11317.76.9 sEstimateCVTAWD$51,165
Touring AWD2.4L 4-cyl260 hp277 lb-ft4,590 lb11317.76.9 sEstimateCVTAWD$51,165
Onyx Edition AWD2.4L 4-cyl260 hp277 lb-ft4,585 lb11317.66.9 sEstimateCVTAWD$51,995
Onyx Edition Touring 7-Passenger AWD2.4L 4-cyl260 hp277 lb-ft4,588 lb11317.66.9 sEstimateCVTAWD$51,995
Onyx Edition Touring AWD2.4L 4-cyl260 hp277 lb-ft4,588 lb11317.66.9 sEstimateCVTAWD$51,995

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.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
EngineTrimshpCheapest trimMSRPPrice stepFuel a yearFuel vs base
2.4L 4-cyl13260 hpPremium 7-Passenger AWD$40,795Base$1,745Base

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.

Transmission

CVT: yes. All 13 trims.

Transmissions by trim
TransmissionTrimsCheapest trimMSRPQuickest 0-60
CVT13Premium 7-Passenger AWD$40,7956.8 s

Rivals with a geared automatic

Nearest in price to the Premium 7-Passenger AWD ($40,795).

2026 SUVs near the price with a geared automatic
ModelTrimTransmissionMSRP0-60
Chevrolet TraverseLT FWD8-speed automatic$40,8006.2 s
Kia SorentoHybrid EX AWD6-speed DCT$40,6907.1 s
Hyundai TucsonPlug-in Hybrid SEL AWD6-speed DCT$40,675N/A

Rivals with more hp and better mpg

Compared with the Premium 7-Passenger AWD: 260 hp, 22 mpg, $40,795. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.

2026 rivals with more hp and better mpg
ModelTrimhpmpgMSRP0-60
Hyundai Santa FeSE FWD277 hp24 mpg$35,0507.1 s
Alfa Romeo TonaleSprint AWD268 hp24 mpg$37,4956.5 s
Nissan PathfinderS 2WD284 hp23 mpg$37,5006.9 s
Volkswagen Atlas Cross SportSE FWD269 hp23 mpg$38,3006.8 s
Ford ExplorerActive w/100A Pkg RWD300 hp24 mpg$38,465N/A
Kia SorentoEX FWD281 hp23 mpg$38,4906.4 s

Cheapest 6 of 19.

Ascent by year

6.7 s6.8 s6.9 s7.0 s7.1 s20192021202320252026
Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.
05010015020025030020192021202320252026
Most horsepower of any trim.

Which is faster?

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

Compare with

2026 Honda Pilot: 0.4 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2026 Honda Pilot.

2026 Subaru Ascent6.8 s2026 Honda Pilot6.4 s
Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.
2026 Subaru Ascent and 2026 Honda Pilot
Measure2026 Subaru Ascent2026 Honda Pilot
TrimPremium 7-Passenger AWDSport AWD
0-606.8 s6.4 s
BasisEstimateEstimate
Horsepower260 hp285 hp
Curb weight4,449 lb4,513 lb
hp per ton117126
lb per hp17.115.8
MSRP$40,795$44,495

What this cannot tell you

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.

How values are checked