Is the 2025 Subaru Ascent a good car?
Yes.
4 of 7checks
- First car: 3 of 5. Length 196.8 in. Class median 190.8 in.
- Commuter: $126 a month. Class median $111.
- Good buy: 4 rivals beat it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 3 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 3 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $126 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 8.7 in, top 20% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 4% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 4 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Ascent a good family car?
Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 8 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 38.6 in | Median 38.6 in | 178 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 38.7 in | Median 38.7 in | 179 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 17.6 cu ft | Median 25.1 cu ft | 190 | No |
Is the Ascent a good first car?
No. Passes 3 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $39,995 | Median $48,995 | 189 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 260 hp | 177 hp to 363 hp | 194 | Yes |
| Length | 196.8 in | Median 190.8 in | 187 | No |
| Turning circle | 38.0 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 177 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 14.5 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 192 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Ascent a good commuter car?
No. $126 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $126
- Median of 192 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 26 mpg, top 58% of 151
Is the Ascent a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 8.7 in clearance, 76.0 in tall | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.7 to 70.1 in tall | 165 | No |
| Front headroom | 41.2 in | Median 39.9 in | 181 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.0 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 177 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Ascent a good off-road vehicle?
Yes. 8.7 in clearance. Top 20% of 181 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- Premium 7-Passenger AWD, 8.7 in
- Cohort
- 181 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Ascent worth the money?
Yes. Priced 4% above cars like it.
- Price, Premium AWD
- $39,995
- Predicted price
- $38,559
- Gap
- +$1,436 (+4%)
- Model error
- 12% median, 299 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2025 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Ascent a good buy?
No. 4 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascent Premium AWD | $39,995 | 14.5 cents | 75.6 cu ft | 260 hp |
| Hyundai Santa Fe SE FWD | $34,200 | 13.3 cents | 79.6 cu ft | 277 hp |
| Nissan Pathfinder S 2WD | $36,400 | 13.9 cents | 80.5 cu ft | 284 hp |
| Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SE FWD | $37,190 | 13.9 cents | 77.6 cu ft | 269 hp |
| Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SE FWD | $39,090 | 13.9 cents | 77.6 cu ft | 269 hp |
Compared with 1,169 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2025.
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