Jeep Grand Cherokee L vs Volkswagen Atlas

2024 Volkswagen Atlas
2024 Volkswagen Atlas
$37,995MSRP
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2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
$41,535MSRP
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2024 Volkswagen Atlas
$37,995MSRP
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2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
$41,535MSRP
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Overview

Years produced

2018-Present

Years produced

2021-Present

MSRP

$37,995

MSRP

$41,535

Average price

$38,388

Average price

$52,706

Listings

1072

Listings

1254
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.3 out of 10

Expert reviews

8.2 out of 10
Pros
  • Plenty of cargo space
  • Spacious third row
  • Standard advanced safety features
Cons
  • Fairly pedestrian performance
  • Poor ride quality
  • Troublesome haptic controls
Pros
  • Great handling
  • Great ride quality
  • Premium interior materials
Cons
  • Underwhelming base engine
  • Irritating transmission

Reviews Summary

Launched for the 2018 model year, the Volkswagen Atlas is engineered specifically for the North American market. It's a mid-size three-row SUV, big for a VW, but targeting a popular market segment that already includes the Chevrolet Traverse, Ford Explorer, Hyundai Palisade, Kia Telluride, Honda Pilot, Nissan Pathfinder, Subaru Ascent, and Toyota Highlander. To keep up in such a competitive segment, the Atlas gets a major refresh for the 2024 model year.

The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas is essentially the same vehicle as before, but it gets key updates like different styling and more standard features. It also loses its six-cylinder engine option, but the remaining turbocharged four-cylinder engine gets more horsepower and torque.

In Canada, the 2024 Atlas lineup includes Comfortline, Highline, and Execline, plus a new-for-2024 Peak Edition trim that slots in just above base. For this review, we tested the U.S. equivalent of an Atlas Execline, representing the top of the range.

Reviews Summary

The Jeep Grand Cherokee L is the three-row version of Jeep's popular midsize SUV. It continues into 2023 with higher prices and new competitors, namely the Land Rover Defender 130 and Toyota Grand Highlander. The style and 4x4 hardware are classic Jeep, but the Grand Cherokee L is built for comfort over raw capability. We tested the top trim, a Summit Reserve, which is priced at roughly $85,000 in Canada and worth it—most of the time.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.0L 269 hp I4

Engine

3.6L 293 hp V6

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

4X2

Seating Capacity

7

Seating Capacity

7

Horsepower

Horsepower

293 hp @ 6400 rpm

MPG City

20

MPG City

19

MPG Highway

27

MPG Highway

26
2024 Volkswagen Atlas
2024 Volkswagen Atlas
$37,995MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
$41,535MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2024 Volkswagen Atlas
$37,995MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
$41,535MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
Overview
Years produced
2018-Present
2021-Present
MSRP
$37,995
$41,535
Average price
$38,388
$52,706
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.7
4.6
Expert reviews

7.3 out of 10

Read full review

8.2 out of 10

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Pros & cons
Pros
  • Plenty of cargo space
  • Spacious third row
  • Standard advanced safety features
Cons
  • Fairly pedestrian performance
  • Poor ride quality
  • Troublesome haptic controls
Pros
  • Great handling
  • Great ride quality
  • Premium interior materials
Cons
  • Underwhelming base engine
  • Irritating transmission
Summary

Launched for the 2018 model year, the Volkswagen Atlas is engineered specifically for the North American market. It's a mid-size three-row SUV, big for a VW, but targeting a popular market segment that already includes the Chevrolet Traverse, Ford Explorer, Hyundai Palisade, Kia Telluride, Honda Pilot, Nissan Pathfinder, Subaru Ascent, and Toyota Highlander. To keep up in such a competitive segment, the Atlas gets a major refresh for the 2024 model year.

The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas is essentially the same vehicle as before, but it gets key updates like different styling and more standard features. It also loses its six-cylinder engine option, but the remaining turbocharged four-cylinder engine gets more horsepower and torque.

In Canada, the 2024 Atlas lineup includes Comfortline, Highline, and Execline, plus a new-for-2024 Peak Edition trim that slots in just above base. For this review, we tested the U.S. equivalent of an Atlas Execline, representing the top of the range.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee L is the three-row version of Jeep's popular midsize SUV. It continues into 2023 with higher prices and new competitors, namely the Land Rover Defender 130 and Toyota Grand Highlander. The style and 4x4 hardware are classic Jeep, but the Grand Cherokee L is built for comfort over raw capability. We tested the top trim, a Summit Reserve, which is priced at roughly $85,000 in Canada and worth it—most of the time.
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Popular Features & Specs
Engine
2.0L 269 hp I4
3.6L 293 hp V6
Drive Train
FWD
4X2
Seating Capacity
7
7
Horsepower
293 hp @ 6400 rpm
MPG City
20
19
MPG Highway
27
26
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