Comparison - Subaru Ascent Premium 2021 - vs - Ford Explorer ST 2021

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Subaru Ascent Premium 2021

General

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Also called:

Viziv-7

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

34,795

Updated:

25 Aug 2019

52,605

Updated:

25 Jan 2020

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2021

Total Seating:

Transmission:

Continuously Variable-speed Automatic

10-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

19.30gals

18.60gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Abyss Blue Pearl

#2E496D

Crystal White Pearl

#F8F9F9

Crystal Black Silica

#0D0D0B

Magnetite Gray Metallic

#5B5E64

Ice Silver Metallic

#DFDFDF

Crimson Red Pearl

#710E18

Cinnamon Brown Pearl

#392922

Brilliant Bronze Metallic

#857C78

Color:

Carbonized Gray Metallic

#4F453E

Star white Metallic Tri-coat

#FDFFFB

Atlas Blue Metallic

#0741D6

Rich Copper Metallic Tinted Clearcoat

#4A1414

Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat

#E60E28

Agate Black Metallic

#303030

Iconic Silver Metallic

#C7CAD0

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

The 2021 Subaru Ascent's #13 ranking is based on its score within the Midsize SUVs category. Currently the Subaru Ascent has a score of 7.7 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 30 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Roomy seating
Spacious cargo area
Generous standard features list
Standard all-wheel drive

Cons
Below-average predicted reliability rating

By:

usnews.com

Subaru's EyeSight suite of advanced driver aids now includes adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assist.Steering-responsive LED headlights are now standard.A second- and third-row seat-belt reminder is now standard.

PROS
Substantial list of standard and optional driving aids
High-quality interior materials
Generous ground clearance and standard all-wheel drive
Easy-to-use infotainment system

CONS
Accelerator pedal is too touchy
Invasive engine and tire noise
Not much second-row shoulder room, and third row is tight
Rolling over bumps at higher speeds sends vibrations through the cabin

By:

edmunds.com

The latest Ascent receives a handful of new standard features for 2021. These include LED headlights that turn with the steering wheel as well as automatic high-beams. The Touring model also adds another leather upholstery option: Slate Black with silver stitching. And as if the Ascent's incessant beeping notifications weren't annoying enough, all models now have a seat-belt chime that's meant to remind second- and third-row passengers to buckle up.

Pros
Flexible seating configurations,
cushy ride quality,
every model comes with driver assists.

Cons
Apathetic passing power,
noisy engine during hard acceleration,
third row smaller than some rivals.

By:

caranddriver.com

Ford has made a few tweaks to its mid-size crossover for 2021, such as making heated seats standard on the XLT, offering a heated steering wheel as an optional feature on that model, and including an eight-way power-adjustable front passenger's seat on the Limited, ST, and Platinum models. A Sport Appearance package is now available on the XLT trim, and it includes 20-inch aluminum wheels that are coated in Carbonized Gray paint.

Pros
Smooth and controlled ride,
cargo friendly interior design,
comfortable front seats.

Cons
Third row space is tight,
plasticky interior bits,
most desirable models are pricey.

By:

caranddriver.com

The 2021 Ford Explorer is recognizable, but new. It should be on every family SUV shopper’s list.

Pros
Wide range of powertrains
Good looks
Great active safety tech
Available hybrid
Quiet interio

Cons
Hybrid isn’t refined
Not a great value
Cramped third row
Clunky second row

By:

thecarconnection.com

New Sport Appearance package available on XLT trim.Minor changes to standard and optional feature availability.

Pros
Strong engines for quick acceleration
Rear-wheel-drive platform improves handling and towing
Roomy cargo area

Cons
Too much wind noise at highway speeds
The price can get frighteningly expensive in a hurry
Lackluster interior material quality

By:

edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

21.00mpg

18.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

27.00mpg

24.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Flat

Engine Size/Displacement:

2.40L

3.00L

Torque:

277ft-lbs

at 2 000rpm

415ft-lbs

at 3 500rpm

Horsepower:

260hp

at 5 600rpm

400hp

at 5 500rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

38.00Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

yes

Side view Camera:

yes

On steering wheel:

Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

196.80in

199.30in

Width:

76.00in

78.90in

Height:

71.60in

70.20in

Ground Clearance:

8.70in

8.30in

Front Track:

64.40in

66.90in

Rear Track:

64.20in

66.90in

Wheel Base:

113.80in

119.10in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

41.30

40.70

Rear Head Room:

40.00

40.50

Front Leg Room:

42.20in

43.00in

Rear leg room:

38.60in

39.00in

Front Hip Room:

57.70in

59.20in

Front Shoulder Room:

61.10in

61.80in

Rear Hip Room:

57.50in

59.10in

Rear Shoulder room:

60.30in

61.90in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

86.50cu.ft

87.80cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

5000lbs

5600lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

17.80cu.ft

18.20cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

17.60degrees

21.00degrees

Angle of Departure:

21.80degrees

21.00degrees

Curb Weight:

4477.00lbs

4701.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

Heated Mirrors

2 One-Touch Power Windows

Hands-Free Entry

Heated Mirrors

2 One-Touch Power Windows

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

Height adjustable driver seat

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

4 -Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment

Cloth

8 -Way Power Driver Seat

Bucket Front Seats

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Height Adjustable Passenger Seat

Sport Front Seats

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Ventilated Driver Seat

Ventilated Passenger Seat

Leather

6 -Way Power Passenger Seat

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

8 -Way Power Driver Seat

Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

Rear Seats Features:

Folding center armrest

Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control

Split-Folding Rear Seatback

Manual Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats

Folding center armrest

Power Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats

Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control

Folding Rear Seatback

Multi-Level Heating

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front stabilizer bar

Front Stabilizer Bar

Rear Suspension:

rear stabilizer bar

Rear Stabilizer Bar

Suspension Info:

Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Three Zone Climate Control

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Three Zone Climate Control

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

USB Connection

Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control

6 Total Speakers

4 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

Bang & Olufsen Premium Brand Speakers

Satellite Radio W/Real Time Traffic Satellite Radio

USB With External Media Control

3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

USB Connection

1 Subwoofer(S)

12 Total Speakers

Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete)

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Front Ventilated Disc Brakes

Ventilated Front Disc

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Post-Collision Safety System

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Pre-Collision Safety System

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Rear Center 3-Point Belt

4 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

Turn Signal Mirrors

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Pre-Collision Safety System

Dual Front With Head Protection Chambers Side-Mounted Airbags

Post-Collision Safety System

LED Headlamp

Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Options

Packages:

Popular Package #2A

Popular Package #4

8-Passenger Sport Package

Popular Package #2

Convenience Package

Popular Package #1

7-Passenger Sport Package

8-Passenger Convenience Package

Standard Model

7-Passenger Convenience Package

Smoker's Package

ST High-Performance Pack

Equipment Group 401A

Premium Technology Package

ST Street Pack

Exterior Options:

Body Side Molding - Cinnamon Brown Pearl

Body Side Molding - Abyss Blue Pearl

Splash Guards

Fog Light Kit

Aero Crossbar Set

Trailer Hitch

Door Edge Guards - Brilliant Bronze Metallic

Body Side Molding - Crimson Red Pearl

Exterior Interior HL Mirrors

Body Side Molding - Ice Silver Metallic

Body Side Molding - Crystal White Pearl

Alloy Wheel Locks

Door Edge Guards - Magnetite Gray Metallic

Door Edge Guards - Crystal Black Silica

Body Side Molding - Magnetite Gray Metallic

Door Edge Guards - Crystal White Pearl

Door Edge Guards - Crimson Red Pearl

Door Edge Guards - Ice Silver Metallic

Door Scuff Protector

Black Wheel Lug Nut And Lock Set

Rear Bumper Cover

Body Side Molding Crystal Black Silica

Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror W/Approach Light

Door Edge Guards - Abyss Blue Pearl

Door Edge Guards - Cinnamon Brown Pearl

Exterior Interior Auto Mirrors

Wheel Lock Kit

Roof Rails

License Plate Bracket

Dual Panel Moonroof

Splash Guards

Roof-Rail Crossbars

Interior Options:

Auto-Dimming Mirror W/Compass And Homelink

Cupholder Insert

Cargo Net

Rockford Fosgate Audio Upgrade

Cargo Cover

LED Upgrade - Map And Reading Lights

Rear Seatback Protector - 3rd Row Bench

USB Charging Ports

Auto-Dimming Mirror W/Compass

Windshield Sunshade

Footwell Illumination Kit

Cargo Tray

Side Sill Plate

Cargo Separator

All-Weather Floor Liners

3rd Row Sunshade

2nd Row Bench

Dual-Headrest DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System

Cargo Area Management System

All-Weather Floor Mats W/Carpet Mats

Cargo Mat

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Slate Black Cloth

#424243

Warm Ivory Cloth

#D0BBA6

Color:

Ebony, leather

#000000

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Comparison - Subaru Ascent Premium 2021 - vs - Ford Explorer ST 2021

General

Also called:

Viziv-7

Also called:

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Expert Reviews

Fuel

Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

Colors

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