2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport vs 2021 GMC Yukon
Overview | |
Listings51 | Listings70 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews5.8 out of 10 |
2021 GMC Yukon Reviews SummaryWith the redesigned 2021 GMC Yukon, several good things happen. First, GMC improves passenger space and cargo space by stretching the wheelbase and switching to an independent rear suspension design. Second, those same changes, coupled with a new air-ride adaptive suspension option, enhance the full-size SUV’s ride and handling. Third, payload ratings rise by as much as 45 kilograms (100 pounds). Fourth, the Yukon gets a significant technology upgrade. But at the same time, the new Yukon takes a couple of steps backward. Tow ratings can’t match the outgoing Yukon, and in some cases, fuel efficiency numbers worsen rather than improve. Still, all things considered, the Yukon's updates for the 2021 model year represent advancement. | |
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. | |
No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine5.3L 355 hp V8 | Engine2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Drivetrain4X2 | DrivetrainFWD |
Seating Capacity9 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower355 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower235 hp @ 5000 rpm |
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 | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower355 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower235 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain4X2 | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City15 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway20 | MPG Highway24 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity9 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space722 L | Cargo Space1141 L |
Curb Weight2490 kg | Curb Weight1859 kg |
Height1943 mm | Height1735 mm |
Length5334 mm | Length4966 mm |
Width2057 mm | Width1991 mm |
Wheelbase3071 mm | Wheelbase2979 mm |
Maximum Payload813 kg | Maximum Payload490 kg |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3810 kg | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Standard Towing Capacity3583 kg | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | 5.8 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | With the redesigned 2021 GMC Yukon, several good things happen. First, GMC improves passenger space and cargo space by stretching the wheelbase and switching to an independent rear suspension design. Second, those same changes, coupled with a new air-ride adaptive suspension option, enhance the full-size SUV’s ride and handling. Third, payload ratings rise by as much as 45 kilograms (100 pounds). Fourth, the Yukon gets a significant technology upgrade. But at the same time, the new Yukon takes a couple of steps backward. Tow ratings can’t match the outgoing Yukon, and in some cases, fuel efficiency numbers worsen rather than improve. Still, all things considered, the Yukon's updates for the 2021 model year represent advancement. | 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. |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 5.3L 355 hp V8 | 2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 9 | 5 |
Horsepower | 355 hp @ 5600 rpm | 235 hp @ 5000 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 | 258 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | 355 hp @ 5600 rpm | 235 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 15 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 20 | 24 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 9 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 722 L | 1141 L |
Curb Weight | 2490 kg | 1859 kg |
Height | 1943 mm | 1735 mm |
Length | 5334 mm | 4966 mm |
Width | 2057 mm | 1991 mm |
Wheelbase | 3071 mm | 2979 mm |
Maximum Payload | 813 kg | 490 kg |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3810 kg | |
Standard Towing Capacity | 3583 kg | |
2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport for Sale
2021 GMC Yukon for Sale
By: CarGurus + AI
At CarGurus, our team of experienced automotive writers remain at the heart of our content operation, conducting hands-on car tests and writing insightful guides that are backed by years of industry experience. To complement this, we are harnessing AI to make our content offering more diverse and more helpful to shoppers than ever. To achieve this, our AI systems are based exclusively on CarGurus content, ratings and data, so that what we produce is both unique to CarGurus, and uniquely helpful to car shoppers.
