2024 Volkswagen Atlas vs 2023 Cadillac Escalade
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MSRP$79,295 | MSRP$37,995 |
Listings33 | Listings140 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
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2023 Cadillac Escalade Reviews SummaryThe ultimate shuttle is a new Cadillac Escalade, preferably in black with the shiniest chrome wheels. Many SUVs are more luxurious and some even triple the Escalade’s $100,000 starting price, yet none have the physical presence or the street cred that comes with a Cadillac truck. European brands do not make full-size luxury SUVs like this. They come close, but for sheer interior space and towing capacity, American brands dominate the segment. The Escalade was redesigned for the 2021 model year and carries over to 2023 mostly unchanged. That means it still boasts the industry’s best hands-free driving system, the sharpest screens, and the most stereo speakers. | |
2024 Volkswagen Atlas Reviews SummaryLaunched for the 2018 model year, the Volkswagen Atlas is engineered specifically for the North American market. It's a mid-size three-row SUV, big for a VW, but targeting a popular market segment that already includes the Chevrolet Traverse, Ford Explorer, Hyundai Palisade, Kia Telluride, Honda Pilot, Nissan Pathfinder, Subaru Ascent, and Toyota Highlander. To keep up in such a competitive segment, the Atlas gets a major refresh for the 2024 model year. The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas is essentially the same vehicle as before, but it gets key updates like different styling and more standard features. It also loses its six-cylinder engine option, but the remaining turbocharged four-cylinder engine gets more horsepower and torque. In Canada, the 2024 Atlas lineup includes Comfortline, Highline, and Execline, plus a new-for-2024 Peak Edition trim that slots in just above base. For this review, we tested the U.S. equivalent of an Atlas Execline, representing the top of the range. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine6.2L 420 hp V8 | Engine2.0L 269 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City14 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway19 | MPG Highway27 |
Engine | |
Engine Name6.2L 420 hp V8 | Engine Name2.0L 269 hp I4 |
Torque460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City14 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway19 | MPG Highway27 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space25.5 cu ft | Cargo Space20.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight5635 lbs | Curb Weight4343 lbs |
Height76.7 in | Height70.4 in |
Length211.9 in | Length200.7 in |
Width81.1 in | Width88.5 in |
Wheelbase121.0 in | Wheelbase117.3 in |
Maximum Payload1636 lbs | Maximum Payload1091 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity8200 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity7700 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $79,295 | $37,995 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The ultimate shuttle is a new Cadillac Escalade, preferably in black with the shiniest chrome wheels. Many SUVs are more luxurious and some even triple the Escalade’s $100,000 starting price, yet none have the physical presence or the street cred that comes with a Cadillac truck. European brands do not make full-size luxury SUVs like this. They come close, but for sheer interior space and towing capacity, American brands dominate the segment. The Escalade was redesigned for the 2021 model year and carries over to 2023 mostly unchanged. That means it still boasts the industry’s best hands-free driving system, the sharpest screens, and the most stereo speakers. | Launched for the 2018 model year, the Volkswagen Atlas is engineered specifically for the North American market. It's a mid-size three-row SUV, big for a VW, but targeting a popular market segment that already includes the Chevrolet Traverse, Ford Explorer, Hyundai Palisade, Kia Telluride, Honda Pilot, Nissan Pathfinder, Subaru Ascent, and Toyota Highlander. To keep up in such a competitive segment, the Atlas gets a major refresh for the 2024 model year. The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas is essentially the same vehicle as before, but it gets key updates like different styling and more standard features. It also loses its six-cylinder engine option, but the remaining turbocharged four-cylinder engine gets more horsepower and torque. In Canada, the 2024 Atlas lineup includes Comfortline, Highline, and Execline, plus a new-for-2024 Peak Edition trim that slots in just above base. For this review, we tested the U.S. equivalent of an Atlas Execline, representing the top of the range. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 6.2L 420 hp V8 | 2.0L 269 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 7 |
Horsepower | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm | |
MPG City | 14 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 19 | 27 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 6.2L 420 hp V8 | 2.0L 269 hp I4 |
Torque | 460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | |
Horsepower | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 14 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 19 | 27 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 25.5 cu ft | 20.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5635 lbs | 4343 lbs |
Height | 76.7 in | 70.4 in |
Length | 211.9 in | 200.7 in |
Width | 81.1 in | 88.5 in |
Wheelbase | 121.0 in | 117.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1636 lbs | 1091 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 8200 lbs | 2000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 7700 lbs | |
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