2021 Volkswagen Atlas vs 2021 Ford Explorer
Overview | |
MSRP$31,545 | MSRP$32,925 |
Listings116 | Listings140 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
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. | |
2021 Ford Explorer Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 235 hp I4 | Engine2.3L 300 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
MPG City21 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway28 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 235 hp I4 | Engine Name2.3L 300 hp I4 |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway28 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space20.6 cu ft | Cargo Space18.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight4248 lbs | Curb Weight4345 lbs |
Height70.1 in | Height69.9 in |
Length200.7 in | Length198.8 in |
Width78.4 in | Width89.3 in |
Wheelbase117.3 in | Wheelbase119.1 in |
Maximum Payload1080 lbs | Maximum Payload1425 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity5300 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $31,545 | $32,925 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.5 out of 10Read full review | |
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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. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 235 hp I4 | 2.3L 300 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
MPG City | 21 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 28 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 235 hp I4 | 2.3L 300 hp I4 |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 28 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 20.6 cu ft | 18.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4248 lbs | 4345 lbs |
Height | 70.1 in | 69.9 in |
Length | 200.7 in | 198.8 in |
Width | 78.4 in | 89.3 in |
Wheelbase | 117.3 in | 119.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1080 lbs | 1425 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2000 lbs | 5300 lbs |
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