The 2019 Subaru Ascent VS The Dodge Durango

There are a lot of different 3-row SUVs for Marquette, MI drivers to choose from and all of which are claiming to be the best for you and your family. Like many drivers shopping for a new SUV, you are doing some research to see what each SUV has to offer to make sure you are getting the most bang for your buck. To help our customer get to the best part of shopping for a new SUV, the test drive, we have done the hard work and compared the Dodge Durango to the all-new 2019 Subaru Ascent in all the ways that matter most.

Advanced Safety

With an SUV full of precious cargo, advanced safety features of often a top priority for Gwinn drivers. Right out of the gate the Subaru Ascent is off to a commanding lead with Subaru EyeSight Driver Assist Technology standard on every model. EyeSight includes Lane Keep Assist and Sway Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, Pre-Collision Braking, and Pre-Collision Throttle Management. All of which are only available on the Dodge Durango on upper-level trim models as part of a package or aren't offered at all. The Dodge Durango also doesn't offer LED Steering Responsive Headlights, but the Ascent does. The 2019 Ascent also offers Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, High Beam Assist, STARLINK Safety & Security, and Reverse Automatic Braking. Subaru STARLINK Safety & Security is another collection of features that includes Automatic Collision Notification, SOS Emergency Roadside Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Recovery, and more.

Interior Dimensions

From the outside the Dodge Durango may look like a bigger SUV than the Subaru Ascent, but the Ascent offers more spacious seating, more passenger seating, and more maximum cargo space.

Powertrain & Performance

When it comes to powertrain and performance the Dodge Durango makes up a little ground with more horsepower and a higher towing ability. But the Subaru Ascent holds its own with the perfect blend of powerful and efficient performance that Ishpeming drivers are looking for. The Dodge Durango has three powertrain options to choose from; 3.6L V6, 5.7L HEMI V8, and 6.4L SRT V8 HEMI. The base towing of the Dodge Durango is 6,200 lbs. which isn't much more than the Ascent which can tow up to 5,000 lbs. Powering the Ascent is a turbocharged 2.4L four-cylinder BOXER engine with 260 horsepower and gets 27 highway mpg. The Ascent also wouldn't be a Subaru without standard Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive for unmatched traction and control no matter where the road may go. The Dodge Durango comes standard with rear-wheel drive and a less capable all-wheel-drive will cost you almost $2,000 extra.

Features

The Subaru Ascent has a lot to offer in the way of features. The only multimedia features that the Dodge Durango comes standard with are Apple CarPlay & Android Auto and Bluetooth connectivity for phone calls. Bluetooth audio streaming for compatible devices is available along with two USB ports and Wi-Fi on select trim levels. The STARLINK multimedia system also includes Apple CarPlay & Android Auto standard on every Ascent as well as Bluetooth Audi streaming and dual front and rear USB ports. Every Ascent model with the exception of the base model features 4G LTE Wi-Fi connectivity. You can also get up to 8 USB ports throughout the Ascent to keep everyone charged and connected.

Price & Value:

For many Negaunee drives the biggest deciding factor between two vehicles and is just one more place where the Subaru Ascent outshine the Dodge Durango. While the Dodge Durango has a lower than the Ascent you will need to spend a good deal more to get the same standard features of the Ascent; almost $10,000 more. Which makes the starting price of the Subaru Ascent incredibly affordable and the Ascent is a Subaru which means it is built for the long road ahead. Subaru vehicles are well known and awarded for their amazingly long-lasting quality and ability to maintain value. Just one more reason to love the Subaru Ascent.