Subaru Ascent vs Ford Explorer in Grand Junction, CO
Comparing the Ascent vs Explorer
It's been a few years now since Subaru first introduced their stunning and capable, eight-passenger SUV, and it continues to dominate the competition with space, performance, features, and more. The Subaru Ascent first premiered here at Grand Junction Subaru in 2019, and it's been one of our favorite models to recommend to Colorado drivers ever since.
With its cutting-edge features, eye-catching design, and standard all-wheel drive, there are a lot of reasons why the new Ascent is a perfect option for drivers from Fruita to Clifton, CO. But despite its many winning traits, we also know that the Ascent is not the only SUV on the road today, competing for your family's attention.
Here, we've pit the newcomer Ascent against one of the three-row SUV veterans, the Ford Explorer. Read on to learn more about the essential ways the Subaru model comes out ahead of the competition, and to see why your family is due for an upgrade soon.
The Subaru Ascent vs. the Ford Explorer
- Standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. Like most other vehicles in the Subaru lineup, the Ascent comes with the carmaker's signature standard all-wheel drive. Every model, regardless of trim level choice, gets the peace of mind and added traction of standard all-wheel drive, making it perfect for navigating winter driving here in the Redlands, CO area. The Ford Explorer, on the other hand, doesn't have all-wheel drive standard, although it is available as an option upon special request.
- Convenience features. Subaru understands that families need a certain level of amenities and features to keep everyone happy and comfortable on road trips long and short, and the Ascent delivers. This model has a variety of great features and unique touches for your family that the Ford Explorer can't match. This includes a maximum seating capacity of eight in the Subaru (the Ford seats seven maximum) and more than enough cupholders for everyone in the Ascent. In fact, the Ascent has a best-in-class 19 cupholders spread out across all three rows, which means everyone gets their own and you no longer have to hear anyone bickering about space.
- Safety features. While both SUVs geared towards families come with a range of standard and available safety technologies, the Subaru Ascent gets more standard across the board. Both get a rearview camera and lane-keeping assistance standard, but only the Subaru also gets standard LED headlights that corner and move with the steering, and standard adaptive cruise control.
- Size and space. Although similar in length and width, the Subaru Ascent measures taller than the Ford Explorer, and it also has a wider wheelbase and a higher ground clearance. For you and your passengers, this translates to a smoother and more comfortable ride all around. Look for greater amounts of headroom in the Ascent, as well as a smoother and more even ride regardless of road or weather conditions.
- Fuel capacity and range. The Ascent also has a larger fuel tank than the Explorer, with a greater range. Go further between fill ups with the Subaru, which holds 19.3 gallons of gas and is rated for 405 miles in the city per full tank. Meanwhile, the Explorer holds around 18 gallons of gas and travels just 391 miles in the city per fill up.
Test Drive the new Ascent Today!
The best way to experience the winning qualities of the Subaru Ascent for yourself is a test drive. Browse our website and online inventories to learn more about the impressive options we have in stock, and then reach out to our sales team for more information and to arrange an appointment to meet this great SUV for yourself soon.
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