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Subaru · model year 2027
2027 Subaru Ascent
SUV · All-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Where it places
- 268 Fuel-efficient SUVs
Ordered by combined MPG #268 of 479 - 108 Fuel-efficient large SUVs
Ordered by combined MPG #108 of 488 - 465 2027 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #465 of 539 - 01 Subaru cars
Every model year, newest first #1 of 1,061 - 620 Fuel-efficient AWD and 4WD cars
Ordered by combined MPG #620 of 1,362 - 859 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #859 of 2,158
Against fuel-efficient SUVs
The CarCody take
The 2027 Subaru Ascent is a gasoline SUV with all-wheel drive, a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, and an automatic transmission. Its EPA combined rating is 22 MPG, with 19 MPG city and 26 MPG highway. EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $3,050, while tailpipe emissions measure 405 grams of CO2 per mile.
Good to know
- The EPA class is Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, and the vehicle has all-wheel drive.
- 26 MPG highway rating suits steady highway travel.
- Automatic AV-S8 transmission.
- 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine.
Watch for
- 19 MPG city rating can mean higher urban fuel use.
- EPA annual fuel cost is $3,050.
- Tailpipe CO2 is rated at 405 grams per mile.
- 22 MPG combined rating trails its highway figure.
Who it suits. Drivers choosing a gasoline SUV with all-wheel drive Highway travelers focused on the 26 MPG rating Buyers comparing annual fuel costs
Choose the 2027 Ascent if an AWD SUV and straightforward automatic gasoline powertrain are central to your decision. Its 26 MPG highway rating favors longer open-road trips, while the 19 MPG city figure shows the cost of stop-and-go use. The EPA estimate of $3,050 per year gives the running-cost trade-off a concrete dollar figure. Its 22 combined MPG is the number to carry into any SUV comparison.
What it is
The 2027 Subaru Ascent is a standard sport utility vehicle with four-wheel-drive classification and all-wheel drive. It uses gasoline and has a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine.
An automatic AV-S8 transmission sends that engine's output through the drivetrain. Its defining EPA figure is 22 combined MPG.
The numbers
The Ascent is rated at 19 MPG in city driving and 26 MPG on the highway. The combined figure of 22 MPG blends those two types of use.
That means city-heavy driving will track closer to 19 MPG, while steady highway trips can approach 26 MPG.
What it costs to run
EPA estimates yearly fuel cost at $3,050. The estimate reflects the Ascent's 22 MPG combined rating and gasoline powertrain.
Tailpipe emissions are rated at 405 grams of CO2 per mile.
How it compares
Use the Ascent's 22 combined MPG when comparing it with other SUVs. Its all-wheel-drive layout and 19 city/26 highway split help explain where it fits in those comparisons.
Who it suits
The Ascent suits a buyer looking for a gasoline SUV with all-wheel drive and an automatic transmission.
It also fits drivers who want to judge running costs by a clear combined-MPG figure and an EPA annual fuel estimate.
Trade-offs
All-wheel drive and the turbocharged 2.4-liter engine come with a 22 MPG combined rating rather than the higher highway figure in every situation.
The 19 MPG city rating can raise fuel use for urban driving, and EPA estimates $3,050 in annual fuel cost.
Verdict
Choose the 2027 Ascent if an AWD SUV and straightforward automatic gasoline powertrain are central to your decision. Its 26 MPG highway rating favors longer open-road trips, while the 19 MPG city figure shows the cost of stop-and-go use. The EPA estimate of $3,050 per year gives the running-cost trade-off a concrete dollar figure. Its 22 combined MPG is the number to carry into any SUV comparison.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 22 MPG
- City MPG
- 19 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 26 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,050
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 405 g per mile
- Model year
- 2027
- Body
- SUV
- EPA size class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Drive
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.4 L 4-cyl turbo
- Transmission
- Automatic (AV-S8)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2027 Subaru Ascent's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 22 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG ratings?
It is rated at 19 MPG city and 26 MPG highway.
How much fuel does the Ascent cost per year?
EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $3,050.
What drivetrain does the Ascent use?
It has all-wheel drive and is classified as a standard sport utility vehicle 4WD.
What engine and transmission are listed?
The Ascent uses a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with an automatic AV-S8 transmission.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it produce?
Its tailpipe CO2 rating is 405 grams per mile.
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