Acura MDX vs Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
Overview | |
Years produced2001-2020 | Years produced2020-Present |
MSRP$51,200 | MSRP$36,985 |
Average price$32,618 | Average price$40,372 |
Listings780 | Listings596 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 |
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryVolkswagen's efforts to grow its appeal in North America have developed over a long process of trial and error, but VW showed it finally understood this continent’s tastes when it launched the Atlas three-row crossover SUV. And because not everyone needs three rows, VW followed up the standard Atlas with the two-row Cross Sport for the 2020 model year. Both versions get a significant refresh for 2024. The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport gets most of the same updates as its three-row sibling, including different styling, more standard features, and the discontinuation of its six-cylinder engine option in favour of a more powerful turbocharged four-cylinder engine. These changes are aimed at making the Cross Sport more competitive against other midsize crossovers like the Chevrolet Blazer and Honda Passport, the aged Ford Edge and Nissan Murano, and the more truck-like Jeep Grand Cherokee. In Canada, the 2024 Atlas Cross Sport lineup includes Comfortline, Highline, and Execline trim levels. We drove the U.S. equivalent of the range-topping Execline for this review. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine | Engine2.0L 269 hp I4 |
Drive Train | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
MPG City | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway27 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 290 hp V6 | Engine Name2.0L 269 hp I4 |
Torque267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower290 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway27 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.3 cu ft | Cargo Space40.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight4268 lbs | Curb Weight4173 lbs |
Height67.9 in | Height68.1 in |
Length198.4 in | Length195.6 in |
Width78.7 in | Width88.5 in |
Wheelbase113.8 in | Wheelbase117.3 in |
Maximum Payload1173 lbs | Maximum Payload1091 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2001-2020 | 2020-Present |
MSRP | $51,200 | $36,985 |
Average price | $32,618 | $40,372 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.0 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Volkswagen's efforts to grow its appeal in North America have developed over a long process of trial and error, but VW showed it finally understood this continent’s tastes when it launched the Atlas three-row crossover SUV. And because not everyone needs three rows, VW followed up the standard Atlas with the two-row Cross Sport for the 2020 model year. Both versions get a significant refresh for 2024. The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport gets most of the same updates as its three-row sibling, including different styling, more standard features, and the discontinuation of its six-cylinder engine option in favour of a more powerful turbocharged four-cylinder engine. These changes are aimed at making the Cross Sport more competitive against other midsize crossovers like the Chevrolet Blazer and Honda Passport, the aged Ford Edge and Nissan Murano, and the more truck-like Jeep Grand Cherokee. In Canada, the 2024 Atlas Cross Sport lineup includes Comfortline, Highline, and Execline trim levels. We drove the U.S. equivalent of the range-topping Execline for this review. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 269 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | FWD | |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
MPG City | 20 | |
MPG Highway | 27 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 290 hp V6 | 2.0L 269 hp I4 |
Torque | 267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | |
Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6200 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | |
MPG Highway | 27 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.3 cu ft | 40.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4268 lbs | 4173 lbs |
Height | 67.9 in | 68.1 in |
Length | 198.4 in | 195.6 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 88.5 in |
Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 117.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1173 lbs | 1091 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | 2000 lbs |
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