2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vs 2023 Subaru Ascent
Overview | |
MSRP$33,895 | MSRP$40,620 |
Listings65 | Listings59 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews5.7 out of 10 |
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2023 Subaru Ascent Reviews Summary | |
2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Reviews SummaryThe Toyota Highlander Hybrid SUV’s popularity is understandable, given the midsize, three-row crossover's impressive fuel economy rating. However, generally speaking, the 2023 Toyota Highlander is not what it should be, and specifically, the Highlander Hybrid doesn’t meet efficiency expectations. Unfortunately, this Toyota faces few rivals. But the Kia Sorento Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models are worthy alternatives. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.4L 260 hp H4 | Engine2.5L 243 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity8 |
Horsepower260 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity1.9 kWh |
MPG City20 | MPG City36 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway35 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.4L 260 hp H4 | Engine Name2.5L 243 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque277 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower260 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity1.9 kWh |
MPG City20 | MPG City36 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway35 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity8 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space17.8 cu ft | Cargo Space16.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight4421 lbs | Curb Weight4330 lbs |
Height71.6 in | Height68.1 in |
Length196.8 in | Length194.9 in |
Width85.7 in | Width76.0 in |
Wheelbase113.8 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Maximum Payload1579 lbs | Maximum Payload1495 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $33,895 | $40,620 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 5.7 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The Toyota Highlander Hybrid SUV’s popularity is understandable, given the midsize, three-row crossover's impressive fuel economy rating. However, generally speaking, the 2023 Toyota Highlander is not what it should be, and specifically, the Highlander Hybrid doesn’t meet efficiency expectations. Unfortunately, this Toyota faces few rivals. But the Kia Sorento Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models are worthy alternatives. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.4L 260 hp H4 | 2.5L 243 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 8 |
Horsepower | 260 hp @ 5600 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 1.9 kWh | |
MPG City | 20 | 36 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 35 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.4L 260 hp H4 | 2.5L 243 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque | 277 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 260 hp @ 5600 rpm | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 1.9 kWh | |
MPG City | 20 | 36 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 35 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 8 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 17.8 cu ft | 16.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4421 lbs | 4330 lbs |
Height | 71.6 in | 68.1 in |
Length | 196.8 in | 194.9 in |
Width | 85.7 in | 76.0 in |
Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1579 lbs | 1495 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | 3500 lbs |

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