Subaru Ascent vs Toyota Highlander Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 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 width76.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 1.9 in shorter (196.8 in vs 194.9 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Subaru Ascent is 3.5 in taller (71.6 in vs 68.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Ascent has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 112.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Ascent has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Ascent is 219 lb heavier (4,517 lb vs 4,298 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 219 lb heavier (4,517 lb vs 4,298 lb)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Ascent has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 112.2 in)
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 1.9 in shorter (196.8 in vs 194.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is shorter by 1.9 in Check garage fit for Subaru Ascent · garage fit for Toyota Highlander
- More ground clearanceSubaru Ascent — Subaru Ascent has 0.7 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Ascent | Toyota Highlander | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.8 in | 194.9 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 76.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 71.6 in | 68.1 in | 3.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 112.2 in | 1.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 8.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 4,517 lb | 4,298 lb | 219 lb |
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