2021 Volkswagen Atlas vs 2020 Subaru Ascent
Overview | |
MSRP$31,995 | MSRP$31,545 |
Listings22 | Listings112 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews6.5 out of 10 |
2020 Subaru Ascent 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 | |
Engine2.4L 260 hp H4 | Engine2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower260 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City21 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway24 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.4L 260 hp H4 | Engine Name2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Torque277 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower260 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway24 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity7 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space17.8 cu ft | Cargo Space20.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight4430 lbs | Curb Weight4248 lbs |
Height71.6 in | Height70.1 in |
Length196.8 in | Length200.7 in |
Width85.7 in | Width78.4 in |
Wheelbase113.8 in | Wheelbase117.3 in |
Maximum Payload1570 lbs | Maximum Payload1080 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $31,995 | $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 | 2.4L 260 hp H4 | 2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 7 |
Horsepower | 260 hp @ 5600 rpm | |
MPG City | 21 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 24 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.4L 260 hp H4 | 2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Torque | 277 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 260 hp @ 5600 rpm | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 24 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 7 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 17.8 cu ft | 20.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4430 lbs | 4248 lbs |
Height | 71.6 in | 70.1 in |
Length | 196.8 in | 200.7 in |
Width | 85.7 in | 78.4 in |
Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 117.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1570 lbs | 1080 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2000 lbs | 2000 lbs |

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