2021 Buick Encore vs 2021 Volkswagen Atlas
Overview | |
MSRP$31,545 | MSRP$23,200 |
Average price$35,338 | Average price$22,472 |
Listings99 | Listings22 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
2021 Volkswagen Atlas Reviews SummaryIntroduced 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. | |
2021 Buick Encore Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 235 hp I4 | Engine1.4L 155 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower155 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 235 hp I4 | Engine Name1.4L 155 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque177 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower155 hp @ 5600 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space20.6 cu ft | Cargo Space18.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight4248 lbs | Curb Weight3237 lbs |
Height70.1 in | Height65.3 in |
Length200.7 in | Length168.4 in |
Width78.4 in | Width70.1 in |
Wheelbase117.3 in | Wheelbase100.6 in |
Maximum Payload1080 lbs | Maximum Payload1018 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $31,545 | $23,200 |
Average price | $35,338 | $22,472 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.7 | 4.8 |
Expert reviews | 6.5 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
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. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 235 hp I4 | 1.4L 155 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 155 hp @ 5600 rpm | |
MPG City | 21 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 30 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 235 hp I4 | 1.4L 155 hp I4 |
Torque | 177 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 155 hp @ 5600 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 30 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 20.6 cu ft | 18.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4248 lbs | 3237 lbs |
Height | 70.1 in | 65.3 in |
Length | 200.7 in | 168.4 in |
Width | 78.4 in | 70.1 in |
Wheelbase | 117.3 in | 100.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 1080 lbs | 1018 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2000 lbs | |
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