2021 Volkswagen Atlas vs 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS
Overview | |
MSRP$75,200 | MSRP$31,545 |
Listings29 | Listings119 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews6.5 out of 10 |
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 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 362 hp I6 | Engine2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower362 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City19 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway24 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.0L 362 hp I6 | Engine Name2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Torque369 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower362 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City19 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway24 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space17.4 cu ft | Cargo Space20.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight5701 lbs | Curb Weight4248 lbs |
Height72.4 in | Height70.1 in |
Length205.0 in | Length200.7 in |
Width84.9 in | Width78.4 in |
Wheelbase123.4 in | Wheelbase117.3 in |
Maximum Payload1574 lbs | Maximum Payload1080 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity7716 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $75,200 | $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 | 3.0L 362 hp I6 | 2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Horsepower | 362 hp @ 5500 rpm | |
MPG City | 19 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 23 | 24 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.0L 362 hp I6 | 2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Torque | 369 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | |
Horsepower | 362 hp @ 5500 rpm | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 23 | 24 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 17.4 cu ft | 20.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5701 lbs | 4248 lbs |
Height | 72.4 in | 70.1 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 200.7 in |
Width | 84.9 in | 78.4 in |
Wheelbase | 123.4 in | 117.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1574 lbs | 1080 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 7716 lbs | 2000 lbs |

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