Comparison - Subaru Ascent Onyx 2023 - vs - Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet 2022

General

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Model: 
Average Price: 
$
41,295
Updated: 
08 Feb 2023
£
36,905
Updated: 
05 Aug 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2023
2022
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
Continuously Variable-speed Automatic
7-speed dual-clutch
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
no
Doors: 
5
2
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
19.30gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Autumn Green Metallic
#676350
Crystal Black Silica
#1A191C
Cosmic Blue Pearl
#5F6A79
Crimson Red Pearl
#86313A
Dark Mahogany Pearl
#4F2C32
Ice Silver Metallic
#E4E4E4
Magnetite Gray Metallic
#717379
Crystal White Pearl
#F5F5F5

Electric

Top Speed: 
126mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
9.60s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
Smooth, relaxed drivetrain
Pleasing interior materials
Competitive pricing

Cons
Unremarkable driving dynamics
Tight third row
Lacks innovative tech

By: 
motortrend.com

Pros
Lots of standard driver-assistance features
Spacious cabin
Above-average cargo space
Standard all-wheel drive

Cons
Ho-hum driving dynamics

By: 
usnews.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
19.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
25.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.40L
1.50L
Torque: 
277ft-lbs
at 2 000rpm
184ft-lbs
at 3 500rpm
Horsepower: 
260hp
at 5 600rpm
147hp
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
38.00Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
no
Seatback Storage: 
yes
no
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
no
Front view Camera: 
no
yes
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
Multifunction steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Leather steering wheel
Heated steering wheel
Keyless ignition
Multifunction front facing camera for distance control
Adaptive cruise control and speed limiter
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Progressive steering

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
196.80in
Width: 
86.10in
Height: 
71.60in
Ground Clearance: 
8.70in
Front Track: 
64.40in
Rear Track: 
64.20in
Wheel Base: 
113.80in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
40.00
Rear Head Room: 
38.70
Front Leg Room: 
42.20in
Rear leg room: 
38.60in
Front Hip Room: 
57.80in
Front Shoulder Room: 
61.10in
Rear Hip Room: 
57.50in
Rear Shoulder room: 
60.30in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
72.80cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
5000lbs
1653lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
17.60cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
17.60degrees
Angle of Departure: 
21.80degrees
Curb Weight: 
4533.00lbs
3392.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
no
yes
Clock: 
yes
no
Trip computer: 
no
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
no

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
2 one-touch power windows
Heated mirrors
Remote electrically foldable door mirrors, puddle lights and reverse activated passenger's door mirror
Easy entry backrest release
Canvas convertible top, power-operated

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
4-way manual passenger seat adjustment
Height adjustable driver seat
8-way power driver seat
Bucket front seats
Leatherette
Heated front seats
Power-adjustable lumbar support in front seats
Driver's and front passenger's seat height adjustment
Inserts of front seats and outer rear seats in ArtVelours "Titan" Black
Sports comfort seats in front
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Manual folding split-bench third row seats
Folding center armrest
Split folding rear seat backrests 50:50, rear bench seat fixed

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
no
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Three zone climate control
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
`Air Care Climatronic` air conditioning system with active combination filter and 2-zone temperature control
Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
6 total speakers
11.6" infotainment display size
Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
USB connection
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
4 months of provided satellite radio service
6 speakers
Digital Cockpit Pro - 10.25" high resolution dash display screen with customisable menus and information
2 USB-C ports in the front, 2 USB-C charging sockets on the centre console in rear, charging capacity up to 45 W
'We Connect' and 'We Connect Plus' functionality
Bluetooth mobile phone interface
Wireless App-Connect
e-Sim card for online connectivity

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
no
More in Glass and Roof: 
Raised roof rails
Windshield wiper de-icer
Rear fog light on one side, reversing light on both sides
Rear exhaust tailpipe
Laminated safety glass windshield, heat insulating
Heated windscreen washer jets
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
20 x 7.5 in.
17in
Wheels more: 
Temporary spare tire
Underbody mounted spare tire
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
245.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R20
Width: 
215.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R17

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
no
Front brakes: 
Ventilated disc
Front disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Ventilated disc
rear discs brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
no
Daytime running lights: 
yes
no
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
Lane keep assist
Rear cross traffic alert
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Warning sound and light for front and rear seat belts if unfastened
Predictive pedestrian protection
e-call' Emergency call service
Lane keeping system and traffic jam assist
Lane change system side assist