2021 Volkswagen Atlas vs 2021 Subaru Forester
Overview | |
MSRP$31,545 | MSRP$24,795 |
Listings119 | Listings51 |
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 Subaru Forester Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 235 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway33 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 235 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Torque | Torque178 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway33 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space20.6 cu ft | Cargo Space31.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight4248 lbs | Curb Weight3453 lbs |
Height70.1 in | Height67.5 in |
Length200.7 in | Length182.1 in |
Width78.4 in | Width80.9 in |
Wheelbase117.3 in | Wheelbase105.1 in |
Maximum Payload1080 lbs | Maximum Payload1438 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $31,545 | $24,795 |
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 | 2.0L 235 hp I4 | 2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm | |
MPG City | 21 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 33 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 235 hp I4 | 2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Torque | 178 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | |
Horsepower | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 33 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 20.6 cu ft | 31.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4248 lbs | 3453 lbs |
Height | 70.1 in | 67.5 in |
Length | 200.7 in | 182.1 in |
Width | 78.4 in | 80.9 in |
Wheelbase | 117.3 in | 105.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1080 lbs | 1438 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2000 lbs | 1500 lbs |

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