2020 BMW X5 vs 2021 Volkswagen Atlas
Overview | |
MSRP$58,900 | MSRP$31,545 |
Listings43 | Listings119 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews6.5 out of 10 |
2020 BMW X5 Reviews Summary | |
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. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.0L 335 hp I6 | Engine2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower335 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City21 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway24 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.0L 335 hp I6 | Engine Name2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Torque330 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower335 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway24 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
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 Space33.9 cu ft | Cargo Space20.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight4758 lbs | Curb Weight4248 lbs |
Height69.0 in | Height70.1 in |
Length194.3 in | Length200.7 in |
Width87.3 in | Width78.4 in |
Wheelbase117.1 in | Wheelbase117.3 in |
Maximum Payload849 lbs | Maximum Payload1080 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity7200 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity6603 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $58,900 | $31,545 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
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 | 3.0L 335 hp I6 | 2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Horsepower | 335 hp @ 5500 rpm | |
MPG City | 21 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 24 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.0L 335 hp I6 | 2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Torque | 330 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | |
Horsepower | 335 hp @ 5500 rpm | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 24 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 33.9 cu ft | 20.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4758 lbs | 4248 lbs |
Height | 69.0 in | 70.1 in |
Length | 194.3 in | 200.7 in |
Width | 87.3 in | 78.4 in |
Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 117.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 849 lbs | 1080 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 7200 lbs | 2000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 6603 lbs | |

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