2021 Volkswagen Atlas vs 2020 Buick Encore
Overview | |
MSRP$23,200 | MSRP$31,545 |
Listings43 | Listings117 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews6.5 out of 10 |
2020 Buick Encore 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 | |
Engine1.4L 138 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower138 hp @ 4900 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City25 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway24 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.4L 138 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Torque148 lb-ft @ 200 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower138 hp @ 4900 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway24 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space18.8 cu ft | Cargo Space20.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3237 lbs | Curb Weight4248 lbs |
Height65.3 in | Height70.1 in |
Length168.4 in | Length200.7 in |
Width70.1 in | Width78.4 in |
Wheelbase100.6 in | Wheelbase117.3 in |
Maximum Payload1018 lbs | Maximum Payload1080 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $23,200 | $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 | 1.4L 138 hp I4 | 2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Horsepower | 138 hp @ 4900 rpm | |
MPG City | 25 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 24 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.4L 138 hp I4 | 2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Torque | 148 lb-ft @ 200 rpm | |
Horsepower | 138 hp @ 4900 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 24 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 18.8 cu ft | 20.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3237 lbs | 4248 lbs |
Height | 65.3 in | 70.1 in |
Length | 168.4 in | 200.7 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 78.4 in |
Wheelbase | 100.6 in | 117.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1018 lbs | 1080 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2000 lbs | |

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