Compare 2025 Subaru Outback vs 2025 Subaru Ascent

Performance

The Outback has two powertrains across its nine trim levels. The entry-level engine is a four-cylinder, 2.5-liter engine that produces 182 horsepower. The upper-level trims come with a turbo 2.4-liter, four-cylinder engine that generates 260 horsepower. These engines both come with a CVT. In comparison, all trim levels for the 2025 Ascent are outfitted with this same 260-horsepower engine.

Appearance

The 2025 Outback has a wagon-like profile with sleek, tapered flow from front to rear. The sides are styled with squared-off, thick molding. At the front end, the grille has a hexagon-like shape with undulating crossbars. The thin bumper also has horizontal crossbars and small, rounded fog lights. The unique headlights are supported by a column of dark molding. The 2025 Ascent, on the other hand, is a taller vehicle with a more prominent front end and a taller grille. The fenders are molded and rounded, and the molded trends to the front end to wrap around small fog lights. The headlights show off a small bulb surrounded by an LED bar on three sides.

Features

If you select the 2025 Outback as your next vehicle, you can enjoy features like adaptive cruise control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a power sunroof, a navigation system, a hands-free power liftgate, driver's memory settings, heated seats, a Harman Kardon sound system, a driver attention warning, a front-view camera, evasive steering assistance, a blind-spot warning, and others. The Ascent includes many of these features: an auto-dimming digital rear mirror, a 120-volt outlet, ambient lighting, an intercom system, a 360-degree surround-view camera, and a few additional features.

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