2022 Kia Telluride vs. 2022 Subaru Ascent

Are you thinking about getting the newKia Telluride for your St. Louis commute but wondering how it stacks up against the competition, like the Subaru Ascent? If you’re wondering whether the Telluride or Ascent is the better SUV for your family, we’re here to help. We’ve put together a detailed, side-by-side 2022 Telluride vs. Ascent comparison below. We think you’ll see the Kia Telluride wins this contest easily.

2022 Telluride vs. Ascent: Power & Performance

Which delivers the better performance: the Telluride or Ascent? If you’re looking for a powerful vehicle that can take on our St Louis roads like a beast, the Kia Telluride is your vehicle. The V6 engine under the hood of the Kia Telluride delivers significantly more horsepower than the 4-cylinder Subaru Ascent while delivering around the same gas mileage:

2022 Telluride vs. Ascent – Engine Specs

2022 Kia Telluride

• Engine – 3.8-liter Lambda V6
• Horsepower – 291 hp @ 6,000 rpm
• Base Towing Capacity – 5,000 pounds

2022 Subaru Ascent

• Engine – 2.4-liter DOHC turbocharged 4-cylinder
• Horsepower – 260 hp @ 5,600 rpm
• Base Towing Capacity – 2,000 pounds

2022 Telluride vs. Ascent: Cargo Room & Passenger Space

Growing Jefferson County families need space, and they’ll get significantly more of it in the Kia Telluride. The Telluride has more cargo space and more passenger room than the Subaru Ascent. Here are the dimensions:

2022 Telluride vs. Ascent – Maximum Cargo Space/Passenger Volume

2022 Kia Telluride – 87 cubic feet / 178.1 cubic feet

2022 Subaru Ascent – 75.6 cubic feet / 153.5 cubic feet

2022 Telluride vs. Ascent: Warranty Coverage

You can tell how much confidence an automaker has in their product by how well they back it up with warranty coverage. Which has the longest warranty coverage: the Telluride or Ascent? The Kia Telluride is backed by an industry-leading 10-Year / 100,000-Mile Limited Powertrain warranty, which is twice as long as the Ascent. Kia also provides longer basic warranty and roadside assistance coverage than Subaru, as well:

2022 Telluride vs. Ascent – Limited Powertrain Warranty

• 2022 Kia Telluride – 10 year / 100,000 miles
• 2022 Subaru Ascent – 5 years / 60,000 miles

2022 Telluride vs. Ascent: What the Experts Say

Both the Kia Telluride and Subaru Ascent have been rated by Edmunds and U.S. News. Both publications gave the Telluride higher scores than the Ascent. Here are the ratings:

2022 Telluride vs. Ascent – Rated by Edmunds.com

• 2022 Kia Telluride – 8.4/10
• 2022 Subaru Ascent – 7.6/10

2022 Telluride vs. Ascent – Rated by U.S. News

• 2022 Kia Telluride – 8.6/10
• 2022 Subaru Ascent – 8/10

Check Out the New Kia Telluride at Suntrup Kia South

It’s clear that the Kia Telluride is the superior SUV. But, why not come down and take it for a test drive, so you can see for yourself? If you’d like to learn more, check out our post on the gorgeous2022 Telluride interior or ourcomparison of the Telluride with the Hyundai Palisade. We’re just down the road from St Charles, so drop by or give us a call today.