| Model Year | 2022 | 2012 | |
| Model | Subaru Ascent | Ford Edge | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.4L H4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5600 277 lb-ft@2000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 285 hp@6500 253 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 111.2 in | 2.6 in |
| Length | 196.8 in | 184.2 in | 12.6 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 76.0 in | 0 in |
| Height | 71.6 in | 67.0 in | 4.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4430 lb. | 4234 lb. | 196 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.3 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.1 in | 58.9 in | 2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.8 in | -54.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 60.3 in | 58.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.1 in | -56.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.6 in | -1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 0.0 in | 36.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.2 in | 0.0 in | 57.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 31.7 in | 0.0 in | 31.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 112.4 in (over 3 rows) | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 32.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.8 ft3 | 32.2 ft3 | -14.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.5 ft3 | 32.2 | 15.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 86.5 ft3 | 68.9 ft3 | 17.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Subaru Ascent.
| 2012 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
No contest-Edge seats are very comfortable vs. tolerable seats in the Dodge. see full Ford Edge review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Edge rear seat legroom is great. There are few crossovers with such good rear seat comfort and legroom. I did not want the third row, the lack of third row helps with rear legroom. see full Ford Edge review |
| 2012 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are comfortable, just wanted to get cooled seats for the hotg summers see full Ford Edge review |