Subaru Ascent vs Toyota Highlander Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Subaru Ascent · Toyota Highlander
- Length196.8 in
- Height71.6 in
- Wheelbase113.8 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight4,430 lb – 4,603 lb
- Width76.0 in
- Toyota Highlander width75.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 4.3 in shorter (196.8 in vs 192.5 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 0.2 in narrower (76.0 in vs 75.8 in)
- Height: Subaru Ascent is 3.5 in taller (71.6 in vs 68.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Ascent has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 109.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Ascent has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Ascent is 196 lb heavier (4,517 lb vs 4,321 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Ascent has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.0 in)
- Height: Subaru Ascent is 3.5 in taller (71.6 in vs 68.1 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Ascent is 196 lb heavier (4,517 lb vs 4,321 lb)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Ascent has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 109.8 in)
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 4.3 in shorter (196.8 in vs 192.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is shorter by 4.3 in Check garage fit for Subaru Ascent · garage fit for Toyota Highlander
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is narrower by 0.2 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Ascent — Subaru Ascent has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Highlander — Based on length × width (Toyota Highlander)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Ascent | Toyota Highlander | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.8 in | 192.5 in | 4.3 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 75.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 71.6 in | 68.1 in | 3.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 109.8 in | 4.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 8.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 4,517 lb | 4,321 lb | 196 lb |
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