2023 head-to-head · Midsize & Large SUV
2023 Honda Pilot vs Subaru Ascent
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, the most efficient 2023 Honda Pilot (22 MPG) costs about $2,114 a year to fuel and the 2023 Subaru Ascent (22 MPG) about $2,114.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Honda Pilot
- Subaru Ascent
Side by side
| Honda Pilot | Subaru Ascent | |
|---|---|---|
| $2,114 | Your annual fuel cost | $2,114 |
| 22 MPG | Combined efficiency | 22 MPG |
| 19 MPG | City | 20 MPG |
| 27 MPG | Highway | 26 MPG |
| 402 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 398 g/mi |
| 5/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 5/10 |
| Gas | Powertrain | Gas |
| Regular gasoline | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Engine / motor | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo |
| 10-speed automatic | Transmission | CVT |
| FWD | Drivetrain | AWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Honda Pilot vs Subaru Ascent across model years
- Honda Pilot
- Subaru Ascent
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Among 73 2023 midsize & large SUVs, the Honda Pilot ranks 20th and the Subaru Ascent 21st for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2023 Honda Pilot vs. the Subaru Ascent per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, about $2,114 for the Honda Pilot and $2,114 for the Subaru Ascent.
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