Specifications Comparison: 2012 Ford Explorer vs 2024 Subaru Ascent

Towing Capacity

Trim	Engine	Drive train	Towing Capacity (lbs)
	3.5L V6	FWD	2,000 lbs.
	3.5L V6	4WD	2,000 lbs.
EcoBoost (4 Cyl)	3.5L V6	FWD	2,000 lbs.
Limited	3.5L V6	FWD	2,000 lbs.
Limited	3.5L V6	4WD	2,000 lbs.
Limited EcoBoost (4 C	3.5L V6	FWD	2,000 lbs.
XLT	3.5L V6	FWD	2,000 lbs.
XLT	3.5L V6	4WD	2,000 lbs.
XLT EcoBoost (4 Cyl)	3.5L V6	FWD	2,000 lbs.

Trim	Engine	Drive train	Towing Capacity (lbs)
Base 8-Passenger	2.4L H4	AWD	2,000 lbs.
Limited 7-Passenger	2.4L H4	AWD	5,000 lbs.
Limited 8-Passenger	2.4L H4	AWD	5,000 lbs.
Onyx Edition 7-Passenger	2.4L H4	AWD	5,000 lbs.
Onyx Edition Limited 7-Passenger	2.4L H4	AWD	5,000 lbs.
Premium 7-Passenger	2.4L H4	AWD	5,000 lbs.
Premium 8-Passenger	2.4L H4	AWD	5,000 lbs.
Touring 7-Passenger	2.4L H4	AWD	5,000 lbs.