2020 Ford Explorer vs 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
Overview | |
MSRP$32,765 | MSRP$30,855 |
Listings150 | Listings65 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews5.8 out of 10 |
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2020 Ford Explorer Reviews SummaryFor nearly 30 years, the Ford Explorer has settled into the American lexicon like Cheerios. We've gobbled up millions of them, from the rock-crawling Eddie Bauers of the 1990s to the brand-new Ford Explorer ST that can take down sports cars. The 2020 Explorer brings an all-new chassis, cranks up the technology, and introduces hybrid and high-performance powertrains in a space the size of a small living room. The Explorer's also getting very expensive while other automakers catch on to Ford's winning formula—for a lot less money. | |
2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Reviews SummaryLaunched for the 2020 model year, the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is a two-row, five-seat version of the Volkswagen Atlas family crossover, itself a fairly new model, having launched for the 2018 model year. The two-row midsize crossover segment is experiencing a resurgence, with newer models like the Cross Sport, Toyota Venza, Honda Passport, and Chevrolet Blazer joining the aging Ford Edge and Nissan Murano. VW also named the Jeep Grand Cherokee as a competitor to the Cross Sport, but the Jeep is a more traditional SUV. Typically for a model entering its sophomore year, the Cross Sport doesn’t get many updates for 2021. The only change is VW’s new MIB3 infotainment system for most trim levels, and two new driver-assist features: Travel Assist and Emergency Assist. The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is available in four trim levels: Trendline, Comfortline, Highline, and Execline. In Canada, 4Motion all-wheel drive (AWD) is standard while front-wheel drive (FWD) is not offered. The option to choose between the four-cylinder and six-cylinder engines is available on all trims but the base model. Our test car was a U.S. model, the approximate Canadian equivalent being the Execline grade with the six-cylinder engine. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.3L 300 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower235 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway24 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.3L 300 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower235 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway24 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space18.2 cu ft | Cargo Space40.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight4345 lbs | Curb Weight4098 lbs |
Height69.9 in | Height68.3 in |
Length198.8 in | Length195.5 in |
Width89.3 in | Width78.4 in |
Wheelbase119.1 in | Wheelbase117.3 in |
Maximum Payload1425 lbs | Maximum Payload1080 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity5300 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $32,765 | $30,855 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | 5.8 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | For nearly 30 years, the Ford Explorer has settled into the American lexicon like Cheerios. We've gobbled up millions of them, from the rock-crawling Eddie Bauers of the 1990s to the brand-new Ford Explorer ST that can take down sports cars. The 2020 Explorer brings an all-new chassis, cranks up the technology, and introduces hybrid and high-performance powertrains in a space the size of a small living room. The Explorer's also getting very expensive while other automakers catch on to Ford's winning formula—for a lot less money. | Launched for the 2020 model year, the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is a two-row, five-seat version of the Volkswagen Atlas family crossover, itself a fairly new model, having launched for the 2018 model year. The two-row midsize crossover segment is experiencing a resurgence, with newer models like the Cross Sport, Toyota Venza, Honda Passport, and Chevrolet Blazer joining the aging Ford Edge and Nissan Murano. VW also named the Jeep Grand Cherokee as a competitor to the Cross Sport, but the Jeep is a more traditional SUV. Typically for a model entering its sophomore year, the Cross Sport doesn’t get many updates for 2021. The only change is VW’s new MIB3 infotainment system for most trim levels, and two new driver-assist features: Travel Assist and Emergency Assist. The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is available in four trim levels: Trendline, Comfortline, Highline, and Execline. In Canada, 4Motion all-wheel drive (AWD) is standard while front-wheel drive (FWD) is not offered. The option to choose between the four-cylinder and six-cylinder engines is available on all trims but the base model. Our test car was a U.S. model, the approximate Canadian equivalent being the Execline grade with the six-cylinder engine. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.3L 300 hp I4 | 2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 235 hp @ 5000 rpm | |
MPG City | 21 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 24 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.3L 300 hp I4 | 2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | |
Horsepower | 235 hp @ 5000 rpm | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 24 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 18.2 cu ft | 40.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4345 lbs | 4098 lbs |
Height | 69.9 in | 68.3 in |
Length | 198.8 in | 195.5 in |
Width | 89.3 in | 78.4 in |
Wheelbase | 119.1 in | 117.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1425 lbs | 1080 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5300 lbs | |
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