The Ascent gives you standard all-wheel drive and 8.7 inches of ground clearance for $40,795*. Atlas can’t match that combination of standard capability and value.
The confidence of Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive comes standard on every 2026 Ascent.
2026 Subaru
Ascent
2026 Volkswagen
Atlas
Standard All-Wheel Drive
Maximum Ground Clearance
8.7 inches
6.3 inches
Starting MSRPÂ w/ AWD
$40,795
$42,685
Based on competitor information from manufacturer websites as of October 2025.
