2020 Subaru Ascent for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 10.5 L/100 km combined (EPA). 5 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 10.5 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 5
For sale
We do not have a 2020 Subaru Ascent for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2020 Subaru Ascent specs
| Engine | 2.4L 4-cylinder turbo |
|---|---|
| Drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (CVT) |
| Fuel | Regular gas |
| City | 11.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.0 L/100 km |
| Combined | 10.5 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 244.5 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $16.28 |
2020 Subaru Ascent: every figure
| Displacement | 2.4 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,975 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,256 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2020 Subaru Ascent
- NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 324 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (101), power train (59) and unknown or other (57). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V436000 | 2026-07-07 | equipment:other:labels | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025-2026 Forester Hybrid, Forester, and 2019-2026 Ascent vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements... |
| 22V907000 | 2022-12-08 | electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ascent vehicles. The ground bolt that secures the ground terminal of the Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) heater may have been improperly fastened, which could result in melting of the ground terminal and surrounding components. |
| 21V954000 | 2021-12-09 | steering:linkages:tie rod assembly | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020 Ascent vehicles. Due to an incorrect tapered hole in the housing, the front tie rod ends may not fit properly. The improper fit can result in the tie rods and housings being deformed during assembly and service replacement if excessive torque is applied. |
| 21V955000 | 2021-12-09 | power train:driveline:chain/belt | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2020 Legacy and Outback vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped. |
| 21V587000 | 2021-07-29 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2020 Subaru Ascent?
No 2020 Subaru Ascent is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. Before you buy the 2020 Subaru Ascent, here is what the figures say and what to look at.
Recalls and complaints
There are 5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Owners filed 324 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system, power train and unknown or other; have those parts checked. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
Engine and fuel
The 2.4L 4-cylinder turbo does the work, through an automatic (CVT). The turbo gives a small engine the pull of a bigger one when you need it. All-wheel drive helps when pulling away on snow; braking and steering still depend on the tires.
A combined rating of 10.5 L/100 km works out to about 32 litres per 300 km. A 300 km round trip costs roughly $48.84 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,975 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Space and size
Its SUV body gives a high seating position and an easy load height.
Who it is for
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.
A longer test drive
A test week in the Ascent tells you more than any review. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Ascent answers the big questions.
Money matters
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel.
Which one to look for
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Within the 2020 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.
Send a request
Rent it for a week, then decide: send a request with your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2020 Subaru Ascent from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2020 Subaru Ascent for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2020 Subaru Ascent
Does CarmaCars sell the 2020 Subaru Ascent?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2020 Subaru Ascent before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2020 Subaru Ascent have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2020 Subaru Ascent cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,975 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3256.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.