2020 Honda Pilot LX 2WD

2020 Honda Pilot

VS
2020 Subaru Ascent 2.4T 8-Passenger

2020 Subaru Ascent

2020 Honda Pilot vs. 2020 Subaru Ascent

2020 Honda Pilot

2020 Subaru Ascent
$31,550*

MSRP

$31,955
3.5L V6 engine

Engine

2.4L engine
280 hp

Horsepower

260 hp
19.5 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

19.3 gallons

If you’re looking for an SUV to take your Redmond and Woodinville commute to the next level, then you should compare the 2020 Honda Pilot vs. 2020 Subaru Ascent. While both models are designed with performance and safety in mind, only one is right for you. Learn more with this Honda vs. Subaru comparison by reading on.


2020 Pilot vs. Ascent: Starting Price

Drivers shopping around for a great SUV will first want to take a look at pricing, and when you opt for the Honda Pilot LX over the Subaru Ascent, you’ll not only save more but also have plenty leftover to check out some accessories and options to make the Pilot LX all your own. Check out the starting price of the base trims of the Pilot and Ascent below:

  • 2020 Honda Pilot LX 2WD: $31,550*
  • 2020 Subaru Ascent: $31,955
2020 Pilot parked outside of a house

2020 Pilot vs. Ascent: Performance Specs

An SUV should be built to offer great performance, and the Honda Pilot manages to surpass the Subaru Ascent once again by offering a better overall performance thanks to a stronger engine configuration, transmission, and horsepower. You can even go a little further thanks to a slightly larger fuel tank capacity.

2020 Honda Pilot LX 2WD:  

  • Engine: 3.5L V6 
  • Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission
  • Horsepower: 280 hp
  • Fuel Tank Capacity: 19.5 gallons

2020 Subaru Ascent:

  • Engine: 2.4L Turbocharged
  • Transmission: CVT transmission
  • Horsepower: 260 hp
  • Fuel Tank Capacity: 19.3 gallons

2020 Pilot vs. Ascent: Safety Features

In addition to performance, SUV drivers also want a vehicle they feel safe in. Both the Pilot and Ascent come with their own brand-specific safety packages: the Honda Sensing® and Subaru EyeSight® safety systems. With the Honda, drivers can take advantage of such features like Forward Collision Warning, Automatic Braking, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist, and Adaptive Cruise Control. However, you’ll also have Road Departure Warning and a Blind Spot Camera backing you up behind the wheel of the Pilot — features that you won’t find in the Ascent.

2020 Pilot on a winding road

Experience the 2020 Pilot at Honda of Kirkland Today!

Now that you’ve compared the Subaru Ascent vs. Honda Pilot, you can check out more comparisons like the Pilot vs. Acura MDX. Be sure to check out our inventory of new Pilot models for sale to see what suits you best. Contact us to learn more when you speak with a member of our sales team and schedule a test drive near Seattle!


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