2021 Volkswagen Atlas vs 2020 Nissan Pathfinder
Overview | |
MSRP$31,980 | MSRP$31,545 |
Listings57 | Listings108 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews6.5 out of 10 |
2020 Nissan Pathfinder 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 | |
Engine3.5L 284 hp V6 | Engine2.0L 235 hp I4 |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower284 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City20 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway24 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 284 hp V6 | Engine Name2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Torque259 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower284 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway24 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.2 cu ft | Cargo Space20.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight4287 lbs | Curb Weight4248 lbs |
Height70.6 in | Height70.1 in |
Length198.5 in | Length200.7 in |
Width77.3 in | Width78.4 in |
Wheelbase114.2 in | Wheelbase117.3 in |
Maximum Payload1699 lbs | Maximum Payload1080 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $31,980 | $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 | 3.5L 284 hp V6 | 2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Horsepower | 284 hp @ 6400 rpm | |
MPG City | 20 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 24 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 284 hp V6 | 2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Torque | 259 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | |
Horsepower | 284 hp @ 6400 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 24 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.2 cu ft | 20.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4287 lbs | 4248 lbs |
Height | 70.6 in | 70.1 in |
Length | 198.5 in | 200.7 in |
Width | 77.3 in | 78.4 in |
Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 117.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1699 lbs | 1080 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2000 lbs | |

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