Honda Pilot vs Subaru Ascent Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Honda Pilot · Subaru Ascent

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length196.5 in
  • Height70.6 in
  • Wheelbase111.0 in
  • Curb weight3,982 lb – 4,321 lb
Front / width
  • Width78.6 in
  • Subaru Ascent width76.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda Pilot is 0.3 in shorter (196.5 in vs 196.8 in)
  • Width: Subaru Ascent is 2.6 in narrower (78.6 in vs 76.0 in)
  • Height: Subaru Ascent is 1.0 in taller (70.6 in vs 71.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Subaru Ascent has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 113.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Ascent is 365 lb heavier (4,152 lb vs 4,517 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Subaru Ascent is 365 lb heavier (4,152 lb vs 4,517 lb)
  2. Width: Subaru Ascent is 2.6 in narrower (78.6 in vs 76.0 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Subaru Ascent has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 113.8 in)
  4. Height: Subaru Ascent is 1.0 in taller (70.6 in vs 71.6 in)
  5. Length: Honda Pilot is 0.3 in shorter (196.5 in vs 196.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHonda PilotHonda Pilot is shorter by 0.3 in Check garage fit for Honda Pilot · garage fit for Subaru Ascent
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru AscentSubaru Ascent is narrower by 2.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru AscentBased on length × width (Subaru Ascent)

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda PilotSubaru AscentDifference
Length196.5 in196.8 in0.3 in
Width78.6 in76.0 in2.6 in
Height70.6 in71.6 in1.0 in
Wheelbase111.0 in113.8 in2.8 in
Ground clearance8.7 in
Curb weight4,152 lb4,517 lb365 lb

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