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2021 Ford Explorer vs Subaru Ascent Mt Airy MD

2021 Ford Explorer
Features & Specs
2021 Subaru Ascent
Standard
Parking Assistance
Offered on Higher Trim Levels
300 Horsepower
Standard Engine Power
260 Horsepower
10-Speed Automatic
Transmission
CVT
28 mpg
Highway Fuel Economy
27 mpg

2021 Ford Explorer vs 2021 Subaru Ascent

There are so many three-row SUVs on the market to sort through, it can be difficult to find the one that best suits the needs of your family’s lifestyle. We don’t want the process of finding a new vehicle to be a stressful one for you. That is exactly why we had our team pull two of the most popular three-row SUVs on the market and compare all they have to offer. By pitting their engine options and features against each other, we will help you determine which one works best for your family. Keep reading to read all about these models!

2021 Ford Explorer Power & Handling

Ford offers two engines for the Explorer lineup in the 2021 model year. The base engine is a turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder that pumps out 300 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. The second engine is a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 that creates up to 400 horsepower and 415 pound-feet of torque. Each Explorer model is outfitted with a 10-speed automatic transmission no matter the engine. Rear wheel drive is the standard drivetrain configuration while all-wheel drive is available for all trims except the Platinum where it is standard.

2021 Subaru Ascent Power & Handling

Each Subaru Ascent model is powered by the same engine in the 2021 model year. This engine is a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder that generates 260 horsepower and 277 pound-feet of torque. Subaru mates this engine with a continuously variable automatic transmission and all-wheel drive comes standard with every trim level.

2021 Ford Explorer Features & Design

There are five trim levels offered in the Explorer lineup. The base model comes outfitted with an 8-inch touchscreen interface, tri-zone automatic climate control, a power liftgate, folding second- and third-row seats, a Wi-Fi hotspot, remote monitoring with a smartphone app, and Apple and Android smartphone integration. Standard safety features include blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, frontal collision mitigation, trailer sway control, and lane keeping assist. The upper four trim levels add roof rails, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats, keyless entry and ignition, leather upholstery, a wireless charging pad, ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, second-row sunshades, navigation, adaptive headlights, sport front seats, front-seat memory functions, and sport front seats.

2021 Subaru Ascent Features & Design

There are only four Subaru Ascent trim levels offered for the 2021 model year. The base trim level comes with LED headlights, a 6-speaker sound system, three-zone climate control, a rearview camera, Bluetooth, Apple and Android smartphone integration, a manually adjustable steering wheel, and a 6.5-inch touchscreen. The upper trims add features like heated front seats, a power liftgate, an 8-inch touchscreen, a Wi-Fi hotspot, rear automatic braking, a power rear tailgate, navigation, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, ambient interior lighting, and LED fog lights.

Conclusion:

After reviewing what both of these two SUVs have to offer, we think it is pretty clear to see which one you should be driving home. Not only does the 2021 Ford Explorer offer more power under the hood, it also comes jam packed with way more features than the Ascent has to offer. Come on down to Century Ford to check out the Explorer in person today!


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