Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 11 recorded runs

Subaru Ascent 0–60 Times

The Subaru Ascent 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 11 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Subaru Ascent is the 2019 Subaru Ascent Touring, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.10 seconds at 94.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Subaru Ascent is the 2019 Subaru Ascent Touring, which took 7.5 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.00 seconds at 88.6 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Out of all the Subaru Ascent tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.02 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.55 seconds at 90.82 mph.

Fastest 0–60 6.5sec 2019 Touring
Average 0–60 7.02sec Across 11 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 15.55sec @ 90.8 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 7.5sec 2019 Touring
2023 Subaru Ascent

Across 11 verified runs, the Subaru Ascent ranges from 6.5 to 7.5 seconds 0–60, with a 7.02-second average.

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Subaru Ascent 0–60 times by model year

11 tests · 2 years

2023

Subaru Ascent · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 6.95 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.50 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#02
2023 Subaru Ascent Onyx Edition Limited
6.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.40s ¼ mi @ 92.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.40 sec
Trap Speed
92.0 mph
Engine
2.4L Turbo F-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
19 C / 25 H / 17 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#2 of 11
2023 Subaru Ascent Onyx Edition Limited
#07
2023 Subaru Ascent Touring
7.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.60s ¼ mi @ 90.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.60 sec
Trap Speed
90.0 mph
Engine
2.4L Turbo F-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
19 C / 25 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#7 of 11
2023 Subaru Ascent Touring

2019

Subaru Ascent · 9 verified runs
Avg 0–60 7.03 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.56 sec
Recorded Tests 9
#01
2019 Subaru Ascent Touring
6.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.10s ¼ mi @ 94.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.10 sec
Trap Speed
94.0 mph
Engine
2.4L Turbo F-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
20 C / 26 H / 20 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 11
2019 Subaru Ascent Touring
#03
2019 Subaru Ascent Limited
6.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.50s ¼ mi @ 91.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.50 sec
Trap Speed
91.0 mph
Engine
2.4L Turbo F-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
20 C / 26 H / 20 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#3 of 11
2019 Subaru Ascent Limited
#04
2019 Subaru Ascent Limited
6.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.20s ¼ mi @ 90.5 mph
0–60 mph
6.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.20 sec
Trap Speed
90.5 mph
Engine
2.4L Turbo F-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
20 C / 26 H / 20.9 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#4 of 11
2019 Subaru Ascent Limited
#05
2019 Subaru Ascent Premium
6.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.50s ¼ mi @ 90.9 mph
0–60 mph
6.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.50 sec
Trap Speed
90.9 mph
Engine
2.4L Turbo F-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
21 C / 27 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#5 of 11
2019 Subaru Ascent Premium
#06
2019 Subaru Ascent Touring
6.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.50s ¼ mi @ 92.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.50 sec
Trap Speed
92.0 mph
Engine
2.4L Turbo F-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
20 C / 26 H / 17 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#6 of 11
2019 Subaru Ascent Touring
#08
2019 Subaru Ascent Touring
7.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.60s ¼ mi @ 91.8 mph
0–60 mph
7.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.60 sec
Trap Speed
91.8 mph
Engine
2.4L Turbo F-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
20 C / 26 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#8 of 11
2019 Subaru Ascent Touring
#09
2019 Subaru Ascent Touring
7.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.80s ¼ mi @ 89.2 mph
0–60 mph
7.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.80 sec
Trap Speed
89.2 mph
Engine
2.4L Turbo F-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
20 C / 26 H / 17.7 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#9 of 11
2019 Subaru Ascent Touring
#10
2019 Subaru Ascent Touring
7.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.80s ¼ mi @ 89.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.80 sec
Trap Speed
89.0 mph
Engine
2.4L Turbo F-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
20 C / 26 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#10 of 11
2019 Subaru Ascent Touring
#11
2019 Subaru Ascent Touring
7.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.00s ¼ mi @ 88.6 mph
0–60 mph
7.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.00 sec
Trap Speed
88.6 mph
Engine
2.4L Turbo F-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
20 C / 26 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#11 of 11
2019 Subaru Ascent Touring

How we verify Subaru Ascent performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Subaru Ascent trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Subaru Ascent 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Subaru Ascent performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Subaru Ascent on record is the 2019 Subaru Ascent Touring, which runs 0–60 mph in 6.5 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 15.10 seconds at 94.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Subaru Ascent is the 2019 Subaru Ascent Touring, which takes 7.5 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 16.00 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 11 verified runs, a Subaru Ascent reaches 60 mph in 7.02 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 15.55 seconds at roughly 90.8 mph.
We have verified test data for 2 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Subaru Ascent can do, not a single marketing claim.

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