# Subaru Ascent specs and mpg by year - **Latest year:** 2027 - **MPG (combined):** 21-22 - **Drive:** AWD - **Years covered:** 2019-2027 ## Quick answer The 2027 Subaru Ascent is a midsize/large SUV rated at 21-22 mpg combined. Engines: 2.4L 4-cyl turbo. ## Every 2027 Subaru Ascent version | Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Ascent | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | CVT | 19/26 | 22 mpg | $3,050 | 405 g/mi | | Ascent Limited/Touring/Onyx AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | CVT | 19/25 | 21 mpg | $3,200 | 421 g/mi | Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions. ## Subaru Ascent specs by year | Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2027 | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | CVT | AWD | 21-22 | | 2026 | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | CVT | AWD | 21-22 | | 2025 | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | CVT | AWD | 21-22 | | 2024 | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | CVT | AWD | 21-22 | | 2023 | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | CVT | AWD | 21-22 | | 2022 | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | CVT | AWD | 22-23 | | 2021 | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | CVT | AWD | 22-23 | | 2020 | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | CVT | AWD | 22-23 | | 2019 | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | CVT | AWD | 22-23 | EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year. ## How has the Ascent changed over the years? - **2023:** combined mpg went from 22-23 to 21-22. ## What does it cost to run a Ascent? The EPA puts the 2027 Subaru Ascent's fuel cost at **$3,050-$3,200 a year**, against about $3,014 for other current midsize/large SUVs: roughly 4% more. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $15,625 in fuel. ## Ascent vs rivals | Model | Powertrains | Fuel economy | Fuel cost / year | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Jeep Cherokee](/vehicles/jeep-cherokee) | Hybrid | 37 mpg | $1,800 | | [Toyota Grand Highlander](/vehicles/toyota-grand-highlander) | Gas, Hybrid | 22-36 mpg | $1,850-$3,050 | | [Toyota Highlander](/vehicles/toyota-highlander) | Gas, Hybrid | 24-35 mpg | $1,900-$2,800 | | [Kia Telluride](/vehicles/kia-telluride) | Gas, Hybrid | 19-35 mpg | $1,900-$3,550 | | [Hyundai Palisade](/vehicles/hyundai-palisade) | Gas, Hybrid | 19-34 mpg | $1,950-$3,550 | | [Volvo XC90](/vehicles/volvo-xc90) | Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 23-27 mpg | $3,050-$3,550 | | [Lexus TX](/vehicles/lexus-tx) | Gas, Hybrid | 23-27 mpg | $3,050-$3,550 | | [BMW X5](/vehicles/bmw-x5) | Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 15-26 mpg | $3,150-$5,500 | Other current midsize/large SUVs from other makes, most efficient first. ## Frequently asked questions ### What mpg does the 2027 Subaru Ascent get? The 2027 Subaru Ascent is EPA-rated at 21-22 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load. ### What engine does the 2027 Subaru Ascent have? The 2027 Subaru Ascent comes with: 2.4L 4-cyl turbo. It uses cvt transmission and is offered with AWD. ### Is there a hybrid Subaru Ascent? No. In the EPA data from 2019-2027 the Subaru Ascent has no hybrid version. ### Which Subaru Ascent year gets the best gas mileage? In the EPA data, the 2022 Subaru Ascent has the highest combined rating, up to 23 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change. ### How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 Subaru Ascent for a year? About $3,050-$3,200 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style. ### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2027 Subaru Ascent? The most efficient 2027 version, the Ascent, is rated 19 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (22 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one. ### How much CO2 does the 2027 Subaru Ascent emit? EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 405-421 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe. ### Does the 2027 Subaru Ascent come with all-wheel drive? Yes. The 2027 Subaru Ascent is offered with AWD. All- or four-wheel drive usually costs 1-3 mpg compared with the two-wheel-drive version of the same engine, as the versions table shows. ### Is the Subaru Ascent cheap to run compared with other midsize/large SUVs? No, dearer than average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $3,050-$3,200 compares with about $3,014 for other current midsize/large SUV models. 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