2021 Volkswagen Atlas vs 2021 GMC Yukon XL
Overview | |
MSRP$53,700 | MSRP$31,545 |
Listings22 | Listings125 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews6.5 out of 10 |
2021 GMC Yukon XL 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 | |
Engine5.3L 355 hp V8 | Engine2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Drive Train4X2 | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity9 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower355 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City15 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway20 | MPG Highway24 |
Engine | |
Engine Name5.3L 355 hp V8 | Engine Name2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Torque383 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower355 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower |
Drivetrain4X2 | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City15 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway20 | MPG Highway24 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity9 | Seating Capacity7 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space41.5 cu ft | Cargo Space20.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight5633 lbs | Curb Weight4248 lbs |
Height76.5 in | Height70.1 in |
Length225.2 in | Length200.7 in |
Width81.0 in | Width78.4 in |
Wheelbase134.1 in | Wheelbase117.3 in |
Maximum Payload1687 lbs | Maximum Payload1080 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity8300 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity7800 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $53,700 | $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 | 5.3L 355 hp V8 | 2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Drive Train | 4X2 | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 9 | 7 |
Horsepower | 355 hp @ 5600 rpm | |
MPG City | 15 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 20 | 24 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 5.3L 355 hp V8 | 2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Torque | 383 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | |
Horsepower | 355 hp @ 5600 rpm | |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 15 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 20 | 24 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 9 | 7 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 41.5 cu ft | 20.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5633 lbs | 4248 lbs |
Height | 76.5 in | 70.1 in |
Length | 225.2 in | 200.7 in |
Width | 81.0 in | 78.4 in |
Wheelbase | 134.1 in | 117.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1687 lbs | 1080 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 8300 lbs | 2000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 7800 lbs | |

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