Chevrolet Traverse vs Subaru Ascent (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$550
- Traverse: 68 hp more, 22.0 cu ft more cargo.
- Ascent: 1 more seat, 19.2 cu ft more seats-up cargo.
- Traverse wins 6 of 13 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Traverse | Ascent | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $42,795 | $42,245 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 328 hp | 260 hp | Traverse |
| Torque | 326 lb-ft | 277 lb-ft | Traverse |
| MPG combined | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | About the same |
| Cargo, max | 97.6 cu ft | 75.6 cu ft | Traverse |
| Cargo, seats up | 22.9 cu ft | 42.1 cu ft | Ascent |
| Rear legroom | 41.5 in | 38.6 in | Traverse |
| Front legroom | 44.3 in | 42.2 in | Traverse |
| Length | 204.5 in | 196.8 in | Not scored |
| Width | 79.6 in | 71.7 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,504 lb | 4,449 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | About the same |
| Seats | 7 | 8 | Ascent |
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in | 8.7 in | Ascent |
| 0-60 mph | 6.2 s estimate | 6.8 s estimate | Traverse |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Traverse LT FWD $40,800 | Ascent Premium 7-Passenger AWD $40,795 | $5 |
| Ascent Premium AWD $40,795 | Traverse LT FWD $40,800 | $5 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Traverse | Ascent |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $42,795 | $42,245 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,745 | $1,745 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,473 | $10,473 |
| Total, 6 years | $53,268 | $52,718 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Traverse wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | About the same | |
| Power | Traverse | 21% |
| Space | Traverse | 23% |
| Towing | About the same |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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