Compare the Subaru Ascent vs. the Chevrolet Traverse in Pittsburgh PA

• While the new Chevy Traverse comes with a more powerful engine, it doesn't come standard with all-wheel drive. Thankfully, the new Subaru Ascent has all-wheel drive as standard equipment, ensuring you have traction and control when setting out for an adventure in bad weather.


• Even with standard front-wheel drive, the new Traverse struggles to keep up with the new Subaru Ascent by delivering an EPA-estimated 18 mpg in the city and 27 on the highway. This Subaru SUV gets an impressive EPA-estimated 21 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway, which is great for an all-wheel-drive SUV.

• Both vehicles have roomy interiors, but there's a slight difference in legroom. The new Ascent offers tons of legroom in the first two rows, allowing you and your passengers to stretch out on long road trips. The new Chevy Traverse has less legroom in the first two rows than its Subaru rival, resulting in a more cramped riding experience.


• The new Chevy Traverse offers many upgrades through their trim lineup but leaves the more upscale amenities to the higher trims, like leather upholstery. However, the new Subaru Ascent gives you many upgrades in lower trims, like available stain-resistant cloth upholstery.

Test Drive the New Subaru Ascent in Pittsburgh Today for a Better Feel

On paper, it's clear that the new Subaru Ascent is the better SUV than its Chevy rival. Now, to get an even better idea of how amazing this Subaru model is, schedule a test drive at Baierl Subaru today.