How many miles can you get on a Subaru Ascent?
With the common 2.4-liter turbo engine and a 19.3-gallon fuel tank, you can expect roughly 400 to 520 miles per tank, depending on driving conditions. The EPA combines to about 23 mpg, which translates to around 443 miles of mixed driving and up to about 520 miles on highway-focused trips.
The exact figure varies by model year, trim, drivetrain, tires, cargo load and individual driving habits. This article breaks down the key numbers and explains how to estimate the Ascent’s range for your specific vehicle.
Fuel economy basics and tank size
Understanding range starts with two constants: the fuel tank capacity and the EPA mpg ratings for the model year and trim. For many recent Ascents, the tank is 19.3 gallons and the combined mpg is near 23 mpg with the 2.4L turbo engine.
- Fuel tank capacity: 19.3 gallons (approximately 73 liters).
- EPA estimates for typical recent Ascents (2.4L turbo): 21 mpg city / 27 mpg highway / 23 mpg combined.
- Estimated range per tank based on these figures: about 405 miles in city driving, 521 miles on highway, and 444 miles in combined driving.
Real-world mileage varies with weather, payload, tire choice, and driving habits. Highway driving generally yields the best mileage; aggressive driving lowers it.
Model-year and drivetrain variations
Numbers above are representative but can shift slightly by year, trim, and drivetrain configuration (e.g., AWD versus FWD in some markets). Here is a snapshot of what drivers typically see in recent model years.
- Typical mpg for newer Ascents (2020–present, 2.4L turbo): 21 mpg city / 27 mpg highway / 23 mpg combined.
- Fuel tank capacity across model years: 19.3 gallons.
- Estimated per-tank range using combined mpg: about 440 miles per tank; highway around 520 miles; city around 405 miles.
These figures help with trip planning, though individual results will vary based on conditions and configuration.
Practical trip-planning tips
To estimate fuel stops on a trip, use straightforward calculations and a safety margin:
- Calculate range per tank: 23 mpg × 19.3 gal ≈ 444 miles.
- Buffer for real-world conditions: plan to refuel before you’re down to about 1/4 tank.
- Adjust for conditions: expect more miles between stops on steady highway cruises; expect fewer in city driving or with heavy loads.
Using these guidelines, you’ll have a practical sense of when you’ll need fuel on a typical Ascent road trip.
Summary
The Subaru Ascent usually pairs a 19.3-gallon tank with EPA ratings around 21 mpg city / 27 mpg highway / 23 mpg combined, yielding per-tank ranges of roughly 405 miles in city driving, 521 miles on highways, and about 444 miles in mixed driving. Real-world results depend on model year, trim, drivetrain, tires, cargo, and driving style. Always check the exact EPA figures for your specific vehicle and plan accordingly with a safety margin.
