2025 Subaru Ascent

US · SUV · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

The 2025 Subaru Ascent is listed in the US market as a suv with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: 2.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI)
Transmission: 8-speed CVT
Drivetrain: AWD
Fuel: Gasoline
Economy: 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) combined

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Same Generation Reference Photo2026 Model

Official photograph of 2026 model sharing this design generation. Primary illustration above depicts verified 2025 Subaru Ascent dimensions.

Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

2.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI)

Combined Economy

21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) combined

Drivetrain

AWD

Transmission

8-speed CVT

Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	2.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI)
Displacement	2.4 L
Cylinders	4
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Fuel type	Gasoline	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	CVT	EPA fueleconomy.gov
Gears	8
Drivetrain	AWD	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km)
Highway	25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) to 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

2 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked November 4, 2026.

26V436000: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025-2026 Forester Hybrid, Forester, and 2019-2026 Ascent vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 110, "Tire selection and rims."
Remedy: Subaru will mail a new certification label to owners, free of charge. Owners may also choose to have a dealer install the new label, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 27, 2026. Additional…
Reported July 7, 2026. View on NHTSA

Data sources

NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 4, 2026 · US Government public data
EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 2, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 2, 2026

Data verified: November 2, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2025 Subaru Ascent have?

2.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Subaru Ascent?

Combined fuel economy is 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2025 Subaru Ascent front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: AWD.

Are there recalls for the 2025 Subaru Ascent?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year (last checked November 4, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.