Comparing the 2025 Subaru Ascent Premier vs 2024 Subaru WRX RS

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MSRP starting at:

58,669

48 months lease
896 @ 5.99 %*
+Taxes & Licenses/mth 0 cash down
Premier 7-Passenger
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2024 Subaru WRX RS

MSRP starting at:

44,369

- 500

43,869

48 months lease
598 @ 5.99 %*
+Taxes & Licenses/mth 0 cash down
RS Manual

* Rounded payments, for information only, excluding taxes, registrations, options and accessories

 
Overview
Base MSRP 58,669 44,369
EPA Classification Standard SUV 4WD Midsize Cars
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 12.3 (2024) 12.3
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 9.4 (2024) 9
Engine Type Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded H-4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded H-4
Displacement 2.4 L/146 2.4 L/146
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 260 @ 5600 271 @ 5600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 277 @ 2000 258 @ 2000
Passenger Capacity 7 5
Technical Specs
Vehicle
EPA Classification Standard SUV 4WD Midsize Cars
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 12.3 (2024) L/100 km 12.3 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 9.4 (2024) L/100 km 9 L/100 km
Powertrain
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 12.3 (2024) L/100 km 12.3 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 9.4 (2024) L/100 km 9 L/100 km
Engine Order Code
Engine Type Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded H-4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded H-4
Displacement 2.4 L/146 2.4 L/146
Fuel System Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 260 @ 5600 271 @ 5600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 277 @ 2000 258 @ 2000
Trans Order Code
Trans Type 8 6
Trans Description Cont. CVT w/OD Manual w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.49 - 0.83 3.46
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.95
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.37
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.03
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.82
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.67
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.39 3.64
Clutch Size (in)
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 4.44 4.11
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 190 150
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 7 5
Passenger Volume (ft³) 150.2 97.5
Front Head Room (in) 40.4 39.8
Front Leg Room (in) 42.2 43.1
Front Shoulder Room (in) 61.1 56.7
Front Hip Room (in) 57.8 54.1
Second Head Room (in) 38.7 36.7
Second Leg Room (in) 38.5 36.5
Mechanical
ABS Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard
All Wheel Drive Standard Standard
4 Cylinder Engine Standard Standard
Turbocharged Standard Standard
Gasoline Fuel Standard Standard
Power Steering Standard Standard
Aluminum Wheels Standard Standard
A/T Standard N/A
CVT Transmission Standard N/A
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Standard N/A
Tire Pressure Monitor Standard N/A
Brake Actuated Limited Slip Differential Standard N/A
6-Speed M/T N/A Standard
M/T N/A Standard
Exterior
Generic Sun/Moonroof Standard N/A
Sun/Moonroof Standard N/A
Panoramic Roof Standard N/A
Tires - Front Performance Standard Standard
Tires - Rear Performance Standard Standard
Temporary Spare Tire Standard N/A
Interior
Climate Control Standard Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Standard Standard
A/C Standard Standard
Rear A/C Standard N/A
Security System Standard Standard
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard
Rear Defrost Standard Standard
Floor Mats Standard Standard
Keyless Entry Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Heated Mirrors Standard Standard
Power Mirror(s) Standard Standard
Navigation System Standard N/A
3rd Row Seat Standard N/A
Power Driver Seat Standard Standard
Power Passenger Seat Standard N/A
Leather Seats (Option) Standard N/A
Leather Seats Standard N/A
Bucket Seats Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
Premium Sound System Standard N/A
Rear Bucket Seats Standard N/A
Satellite Radio Standard Standard
MP3 Player Standard Standard
Fog Lamps Standard Standard
Heated Front Seat(s) Standard Standard
Privacy Glass Standard N/A
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers Standard N/A
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Standard
Immobilizer Standard Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim Standard N/A
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror Standard Standard
Driver Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror Standard Standard
Mirror Memory Standard N/A
Driver Adjustable Lumbar Standard N/A
Seat Memory Standard N/A
Leather Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Remote Trunk Release Standard Standard
Trip Computer Standard Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener Standard Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Standard
Telematics Standard Standard
Remote Engine Start Standard N/A
Back-Up Camera Standard Standard
Power Liftgate Standard N/A
Keyless Start Standard Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s) Standard N/A
Cooled Front Seat(s) Standard N/A
Cargo Shade Standard N/A
Power Folding Mirrors Standard N/A
HD Radio Standard N/A
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Standard N/A
Heated Steering Wheel Standard N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control Standard Standard
Smart Device Integration Standard Standard
Aerial View Display System Standard N/A
LED Headlights Standard Standard
Requires Subscription Standard Standard
Cruise Control Steering Assist Standard Standard
Pass-Through Rear Seat N/A Standard
Rear Bench Seat N/A Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats (Option) N/A Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats N/A Standard
Safety
Driver Air Bag Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Sensor Standard Standard
Knee Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Side Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Rear Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Child Safety Locks Standard Standard
Daytime Running Lights Standard Standard
Traction Control Standard Standard
Automatic Headlights Standard Standard
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors Standard Standard
Stability Control Standard Standard
Brake Assist Standard Standard
Blind Spot Monitor Standard Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling Standard Standard
Lane Departure Warning Standard Standard
Lane Keeping Assist Standard Standard
Driver Restriction Features Standard N/A
Front Collision Mitigation Standard Standard
Automatic Highbeams Standard Standard
Driver Monitoring Standard Standard
Evasion Assist Standard N/A
Rear Collision Mitigation Standard N/A
Cross-Traffic Alert N/A Standard
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