2021 Volkswagen Atlas vs 2020 Acura MDX

2020 Acura MDX $44,500MSRP Overview Overview Overview Shop Now	2021 Volkswagen Atlas $31,545MSRP Overview Overview Overview Shop Now

2020 Acura MDX $44,500MSRP Overview Overview Overview Shop Now	2021 Volkswagen Atlas $31,545MSRP Overview Overview Overview Shop Now

Overview
MSRP $44,500	MSRP $31,545
Average price $36,092	Average price $34,940
Listings 67	Listings 117
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews	User Reviews
Expert reviews 7.2 out of 10	Expert reviews 6.5 out of 10
Pros Standard advanced safety features Spacious Cons Uninspired styling Outdated technology
2020 Acura MDX Reviews Summary The Acura MDX is the best-selling three-row luxury SUV of all time, with solid performances through three generations of production since 2001. While it may not be an industry leader in any one category, the MDX delivers competitive levels of comfort, convenience, and technology and an attractive overall package that has spawned a loyal repeat audience.
2021 Volkswagen Atlas Reviews Summary Introduced for the 2018 model year, the Volkswagen Atlas is the automaker's latest attempt to win over North American buyers. Built in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the VW Atlas competes in the three-row crossover SUV segment against well-established nameplates like the Ford Explorer, Honda Pilot, and Toyota Highlander. Changes for 2021 are limited to exterior styling tweaks and a reshuffled option list. VW also offers the two-row Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
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Popular Features & Specs
Engine 3.5L 290 hp V6	Engine 2.0L 235 hp I4
Drive Train FWD	Drive Train FWD
Seating Capacity 7	Seating Capacity 7
Horsepower 290 hp @ 6200 rpm	Horsepower
MPG City 20	MPG City 21
MPG Highway 27	MPG Highway 24
Engine
Engine Name 3.5L 290 hp V6	Engine Name 2.0L 235 hp I4
Torque 267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm	Torque
Horsepower 290 hp @ 6200 rpm	Horsepower
Drivetrain FWD	Drivetrain FWD
Fuel Economy
MPG City 20	MPG City 21
MPG Highway 27	MPG Highway 24
Interior
Seating Capacity 7	Seating Capacity 7
Key Features
Sunroof/Moonroof Standard	Sunroof/Moonroof
Safety
Front Crash Overall 5	Front Crash Overall 4
Side Crash Overall 5	Side Crash Overall 5
Dimensions & Capacity
Cargo Space 15.0 cu ft	Cargo Space 20.6 cu ft
Curb Weight 4032 lbs	Curb Weight 4248 lbs
Height 67.4 in	Height 70.1 in
Length 196.2 in	Length 200.7 in
Width 77.7 in	Width 78.4 in
Wheelbase 111.0 in	Wheelbase 117.3 in
Maximum Payload 1336 lbs	Maximum Payload 1080 lbs
Number of doors 4	Number of doors 4
Maximum Towing Capacity 3500 lbs	Maximum Towing Capacity 2000 lbs

2020 Acura MDX

$44,500MSRP

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2021 Volkswagen Atlas

$31,545MSRP

Overview

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	2020 Acura MDX $44,500MSRP Overview Overview Overview Shop Now	2021 Volkswagen Atlas $31,545MSRP Overview Overview Overview Shop Now

Overview
MSRP	$44,500	$31,545
Average price	$36,092	$34,940
Listings	67 Shop all listings	117 Shop all listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews	4.5	4.7
Expert reviews	7.2 out of 10 Read full review	6.5 out of 10 Read full review
Pros & cons	Pros Standard advanced safety features Spacious Cons Uninspired styling Outdated technology
Summary	The Acura MDX is the best-selling three-row luxury SUV of all time, with solid performances through three generations of production since 2001. While it may not be an industry leader in any one category, the MDX delivers competitive levels of comfort, convenience, and technology and an attractive overall package that has spawned a loyal repeat audience.	Introduced for the 2018 model year, the Volkswagen Atlas is the automaker's latest attempt to win over North American buyers. Built in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the VW Atlas competes in the three-row crossover SUV segment against well-established nameplates like the Ford Explorer, Honda Pilot, and Toyota Highlander. Changes for 2021 are limited to exterior styling tweaks and a reshuffled option list. VW also offers the two-row Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
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Popular Features & Specs
Engine	3.5L 290 hp V6	2.0L 235 hp I4
Drive Train	FWD	FWD
Seating Capacity	7	7
Horsepower	290 hp @ 6200 rpm
MPG City	20	21
MPG Highway	27	24
Engine
Engine Name	3.5L 290 hp V6	2.0L 235 hp I4
Torque	267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm
Horsepower	290 hp @ 6200 rpm
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Fuel Economy
MPG City	20	21
MPG Highway	27	24
Interior
Seating Capacity	7	7
Key Features
Sunroof/Moonroof	Standard
Safety
Front Crash Overall	5	4
Side Crash Overall	5	5
Dimensions & Capacity
Cargo Space	15.0 cu ft	20.6 cu ft
Curb Weight	4032 lbs	4248 lbs
Height	67.4 in	70.1 in
Length	196.2 in	200.7 in
Width	77.7 in	78.4 in
Wheelbase	111.0 in	117.3 in
Maximum Payload	1336 lbs	1080 lbs
Number of doors	4	4
Maximum Towing Capacity	3500 lbs	2000 lbs

2021 Volkswagen Atlas for Sale

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Volkswagen Atlas 3.6 FSI Execline 4Motion with R-Line Package

$39,087

37,667 km

Vancouver, BC

Volkswagen Atlas 3.6 FSI Highline 4Motion

$31,995

27,989 km

Notre-Dame-des-Pins, QC

Volkswagen Atlas 3.6 FSI Execline 4Motion with R-Line Package

$37,995

73,006 km

Calgary, AB

Volkswagen Atlas 3.6 FSI Execline 4Motion

$24,999

166,000 km

Mississauga, ON

Volkswagen Atlas SE 4Motion

$31,899

52,306 km

Mississauga, ON

Volkswagen Atlas 2.0 TSI Comfortline 4Motion

$24,568

152,671 km

Miramichi, NB

Volkswagen Atlas 3.6 FSI Execline 4Motion with R-Line Package

$32,499

121,145 km

Aylmer, ON

Volkswagen Atlas 3.6 FSI Execline 4Motion with R-Line Package

$34,499

101,830 km

Kitchener, ON

Volkswagen Atlas 3.6 FSI Comfortline 4Motion

$29,500

73,048 km

Scarborough, ON

Volkswagen Atlas 2.0 TSI Highline 4Motion

$28,990

91,846 km

Bedford, NS

2020 Acura MDX for Sale

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Acura MDX SH-AWD with Elite Package AWD

$32,950

99,000 km

North York, ON

Acura MDX SH-AWD with A-SPEC Package

$32,590

81,172 km

Bedford, NS

Acura MDX SH-AWD with A-SPEC Package

$34,990

64,466 km

Gloucester, ON

Acura MDX SH-AWD with A-SPEC Package

Acura MDX SH-AWD with Elite Package AWD

$36,985

69,048 km

Gatineau, QC

Acura MDX SH-AWD with Elite Package AWD

$34,888

87,280 km

North York, ON

Acura MDX SH-AWD with A-SPEC Package

$39,999

45,500 km

Winnipeg, MB

Acura MDX SH-AWD with Technology Package

$29,800

126,848 km

Halifax, NS

Acura MDX SH-AWD with Elite Package AWD

$29,990

130,763 km

Toronto, ON

2021 Volkswagen Atlas for Sale

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117 results

Volkswagen Atlas 3.6 FSI Execline 4Motion with R-Line Package

$39,087

37,667 km

Vancouver, BC

Volkswagen Atlas 3.6 FSI Highline 4Motion

$31,995

27,989 km

Notre-Dame-des-Pins, QC

Volkswagen Atlas 3.6 FSI Execline 4Motion with R-Line Package

$37,995

73,006 km

Calgary, AB

Volkswagen Atlas 3.6 FSI Execline 4Motion

$24,999

166,000 km

Mississauga, ON

Volkswagen Atlas SE 4Motion

$31,899

52,306 km

Mississauga, ON

Volkswagen Atlas 2.0 TSI Comfortline 4Motion

$24,568

152,671 km

Miramichi, NB

Volkswagen Atlas 3.6 FSI Execline 4Motion with R-Line Package

$32,499

121,145 km

Aylmer, ON

Volkswagen Atlas 3.6 FSI Execline 4Motion with R-Line Package

$34,499

101,830 km

Kitchener, ON

Volkswagen Atlas 3.6 FSI Comfortline 4Motion

$29,500

73,048 km

Scarborough, ON

Volkswagen Atlas 2.0 TSI Highline 4Motion

$28,990

91,846 km

Bedford, NS

2020 Acura MDX for Sale

Shop Now

67 results

Acura MDX SH-AWD with Elite Package AWD

$32,950

99,000 km

North York, ON

Acura MDX SH-AWD with A-SPEC Package

$32,590

81,172 km

Bedford, NS

Acura MDX SH-AWD with A-SPEC Package

$34,990

64,466 km

Gloucester, ON

Acura MDX SH-AWD with A-SPEC Package

Acura MDX SH-AWD with Elite Package AWD

$36,985

69,048 km

Gatineau, QC

Acura MDX SH-AWD with Elite Package AWD

$34,888

87,280 km

North York, ON

Acura MDX SH-AWD with A-SPEC Package

$39,999

45,500 km

Winnipeg, MB

Acura MDX SH-AWD with Technology Package

$29,800

126,848 km

Halifax, NS

Acura MDX SH-AWD with Elite Package AWD

$29,990

130,763 km

Toronto, ON

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2021 Volkswagen Atlas vs 2020 Acura MDX

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