Cabin & Comfort
Close callPilot Touring
Closely matched: both come with leather seats, heated front seats, and a moonroof.
Honda Pilot Touring vs Subaru Ascent Touring
Pilot Touring — $51,295 · 285 hp · 21 mpgAscent Touring — $51,165 · 260 hp · 21 mpg
Before you compare
What this matchup really means
Touring vs Touring, compared on verified specifications and price.
Pilot TouringMore cargo space
MatchupMixed Matchup
Ascent TouringMore torque
Pilot Touring
- More cargo space
- More horsepower
- Seats 8
Ascent Touring
- More torque
Read the full breakdown
The Touring and Touring are closely matched on price: $51,295 vs $51,165.
Because these two trims sit at different points in their lineups, the category winners below reflect trim level as much as brand. Read them as evidence, and weigh them against the equipment you will actually use.
At a glance
The quick decision
Best overall
Pilot Touring
For shoppers on this Pilot site, the Pilot Touring is our pick over the Ascent Touring.
Best value
Pilot Touring
Close call — closely matched on price: $51,295 vs $51,165.
Best performance
Pilot Touring
Pilot Touring makes 285 hp vs 260 hp.
Best efficiency
Pilot Touring
Close call — closely matched on efficiency: 21 mpg vs 21 mpg combined.
Head to head
Who wins what
The verified differences most likely to decide it — each shown side by side, with the winner called out.
Fuel Economy
Close callPilot Touring
21 mpgvs21 mpg
Closely matched: 21 mpg vs 21 mpg.
Price & Value
Close callPilot Touring
$51,295vs$51,165
Closely matched: $51,295 vs $51,165.
Cargo & Daily Use
WinnerPilot Touring
87 cu ftvs72.8 cu ft
The Pilot Touring makes everyday hauling and road trips easier with more cargo room.
Performance
WinnerPilot Touring
285 hpvs260 hp
The Pilot Touring gives you stronger acceleration and easier passing.
Read the full breakdown
The Touring and Touring are closely matched on price: $51,295 vs $51,165.
On verified numbers, the Touring leads in horsepower and cargo volume; the Touring leads in torque. What the numbers actually mean for you here: the Touring's horsepower edge (285 vs 260 hp) shows up most when merging and passing rather than in daily commuting, the Touring's torque edge (277 vs 262 lb-ft) is felt most in everyday, low-speed response, and the Touring's cargo volume edge (87 vs 72.8 cu ft) is what decides how it handles road trips, gear, and family duty.
When it matters most: if you regularly carry more than a passenger or two of gear, the Touring's cargo volume edge (87 vs 72.8 cu ft) may decide it.
Visual comparison
See them side by side
Exterior
Standout features
Pilot Touring
- Available AWD
- Leather-trimmed seats
- Bose premium audio
- Moonroof
Ascent Touring
- Available AWD
- Heated & ventilated seats
- Moonroof
Interior
Available colors
Pilot Touring
Ascent Touring
The bottom line
The verdict
Editor's pick
Pilot Touring
For shoppers on this Pilot site, the Pilot Touring is our pick over the Ascent Touring.
Why we landed here
- The Pilot Touring leads on performance: 285 hp vs 260 hp.
- The Pilot Touring leads on cargo & daily use: 87 cu ft vs 72.8 cu ft.
- The Pilot Touring leads on seating: seats 8 vs 7.
- Closely matched on cabin & comfort.
- Closely matched on fuel economy: 21 mpg vs 21 mpg.
- Closely matched on price & value: $51,295 vs $51,165.
Pilot Touring: more cargo roomPilot Touring: 285 hp of power
Read the full verdict
On verified numbers, the Touring leads in horsepower and cargo volume; the Touring leads in torque.
The full picture
What to know before you decide
Living with the Pilot Touring
- Leather-trimmed seats
- Available all-wheel drive
- Bose premium audio
Living with the Ascent Touring
- Heated & ventilated front seats
- Available all-wheel drive
Long road trips
- Pilot Touring: more cargo room — 87 cu ft vs 72.8 cu ft
Winter ownership
- Both offer available all-wheel drive
By the numbers
Specs that matter
These are the figures most shoppers weigh first — price, power, efficiency, and room — with the full specification table below.
Starting price
Pilot Touring$51,295
Ascent Touring$51,165
Horsepower
Pilot Touring285 hp
Ascent Touring260 hp
Combined MPG
Pilot Touring21 mpg
Ascent Touring21 mpg
Max cargo — behind 1st row, seats folded
Pilot Touring87 cu ft
Ascent Touring72.8 cu ft
AWD availability
Pilot TouringAll-wheel drive · AWD available: Yes
Ascent TouringAll-wheel drive · AWD available: Yes
Full specifications
| Specification | Pilot Touring | Ascent Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $51,295 | $51,165 |
| Horsepower | 285 hp | 260 hp |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft | 277 lb-ft |
| Combined MPG | 21 mpg | 21 mpg |
| City MPG | 19 mpg | 19 mpg |
| Highway MPG | 25 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Max cargo — behind 1st row, seats folded | 87 cu ft | 72.8 cu ft |
| Seating | 8 | 7 |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | 10-Speed Automatic | Lineartronic CVT |
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Make the call
Which one is right for you?
- Choose the Touring if you want more power and want more cargo room.
- Choose the Touring if you want more torque.
Pilot Touring buyer
Best for:
- Cabin & Comfort: close call
- Fuel Economy: close call
- More power
- More cargo room
- Price & Value: close call
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
The questions shoppers ask most when weighing these two — answered with the verified facts.
Value comes down to the details. The Touring and Touring are closely matched on price: $51,295 vs $51,165. Weigh the standard equipment each includes, their fuel economy, and the features you'll genuinely use. Cross-shop comparably equipped trims and let local incentives settle it.
"Nicer every day" is about the things you touch on every drive — the seats, the controls, and the screen. Comfort is personal, though: seat shape, driving position, and how intuitive the controls feel to you matter more than any feature list. Spend ten minutes in each on a route like your real commute — that test drive will tell you more about daily livability than any spec comparison.
We don't publish a feature-by-feature equipment comparison for this exact pairing, so we won't claim either way. Use the verified specifications and the verdict above — those come from confirmed data — and check each manufacturer's build-and-price tool for the equipment on the exact Touring and Touring you're considering. Equipment also moves with option packages and model year, so the trim you drive may not match a general list. A back-to-back test drive of the two specific cars you're shopping is the reliable way to see what one offers that the other doesn't.
High annual mileage puts the spotlight on running costs, and that's mostly about fuel. Beyond fuel, a high-mileage driver should weigh seat comfort for all those hours and each model's reliability record — worth checking current ratings for the specific trims, since it matters most when you're piling on miles. If your year is mostly highway commuting, lean toward the more efficient, more comfortable choice; the small differences compound over 15,000 miles in a way they wouldn't for a light-use second car.
On space, expect more cargo room in the Pilot Touring. Interior preference is partly personal — dashboard layout, seat shape, and where the controls fall all factor in — so the best test is to sit in both. If a richer, more feature-laden cabin matters to you, compare the specific trims' option packages directly; if you mainly want a comfortable, sensibly-arranged space, either will serve you well day to day.
For most shoppers, the right pick follows your priorities rather than a single score. Use the verdict above as the starting recommendation, then confirm it with a back-to-back test drive of the exact trims you're considering.
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