Honda Pilot vs Subaru Ascent (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$1,445

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Pilot Sport 2WD vs Ascent Premium AWD
Measure	Pilot	Ascent	Winner
MSRP + destination	$43,690	$42,245	Ascent
Horsepower	285 hp	260 hp	Pilot
Torque	262 lb-ft	277 lb-ft	Ascent
MPG combined	22 mpg	22 mpg	About the same
Cargo, max	87.0 cu ft to 111.8 cu ft	75.6 cu ft	N/A
Cargo, seats up	18.6 cu ft	42.1 cu ft	Ascent
Rear legroom	40.8 in	38.6 in	Pilot
Front legroom	41.0 in	42.2 in	Ascent
Length	199.9 in	196.8 in	Not scored
Width	78.5 in	71.7 in	Not scored
Curb weight	4,513 lb	4,449 lb	Not scored
Towing	3,500 lb	5,000 lb	Ascent
Seats	8	8	About the same
Ground clearance	7.3 in	8.7 in	Ascent
0-60 mph	7.0 s estimate	6.8 s estimate	Ascent
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

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Pilot Sport 2WD $42,395	Ascent Premium 7-Passenger AWD $40,795	$1,600
Ascent Premium AWD $40,795	Pilot Sport 2WD $42,395	$1,600

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Ascent costs $1,445 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Ascent wins.

Pilot wins if Towing weight is 0 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.