Volkswagen Atlas vs Volkswagen Touareg
Overview | |
Years produced2004-2008 | Years produced2018-Present |
MSRP$49,495 | MSRP$37,995 |
Average price | Average price$37,701 |
Listings75 | Listings1149 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryLaunched 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. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.6L 280 hp V6 | Engine2.0L 269 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower280 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City17 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway27 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.6L 280 hp V6 | Engine Name2.0L 269 hp I4 |
Torque266 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower280 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City17 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway27 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space32.1 cu ft | Cargo Space20.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight4696 lbs | Curb Weight4343 lbs |
Height68.2 in | Height70.4 in |
Length188.8 in | Length200.7 in |
Width76.4 in | Width88.5 in |
Wheelbase113.9 in | Wheelbase117.3 in |
Maximum Payload1239 lbs | Maximum Payload1091 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity7716 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity7716 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2004-2008 | 2018-Present |
MSRP | $49,495 | $37,995 |
Average price | $37,701 | |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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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. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.6L 280 hp V6 | 2.0L 269 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Horsepower | 280 hp @ 6200 rpm | |
MPG City | 17 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 23 | 27 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.6L 280 hp V6 | 2.0L 269 hp I4 |
Torque | 266 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | |
Horsepower | 280 hp @ 6200 rpm | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 17 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 23 | 27 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 32.1 cu ft | 20.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4696 lbs | 4343 lbs |
Height | 68.2 in | 70.4 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 200.7 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 88.5 in |
Wheelbase | 113.9 in | 117.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1239 lbs | 1091 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 7716 lbs | 2000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 7716 lbs | |
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