Porsche Macan vs Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
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Years produced2015-Present | Years produced2020-Present |
MSRP$54,900 | MSRP$36,985 |
Listings540 | Listings525 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryPorsche is synonymous with performance. From the automaker’s inception and first production model, the 1948 Porsche 356, it has built vehicles that are fun to drive and engineered with German precision and excellence. Well, mostly. There have been some duds along the way. But that doesn’t apply to the Macan, a compact SUV that is Porsche’s best-selling model. As it should, the 2022 Porsche Macan drives more like a sports car than a sport/utility, and it receives several updates to keep it fresh as Porsche prepares an electric replacement for the popular SUV. | |
Reviews SummaryVolkswagen's efforts to grow its appeal in North America have developed over a long process of trial and error, but VW showed it finally understood this continent’s tastes when it launched the Atlas three-row crossover SUV. And because not everyone needs three rows, VW followed up the standard Atlas with the two-row Cross Sport for the 2020 model year. Both versions get a significant refresh for 2024. The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport gets most of the same updates as its three-row sibling, including different styling, more standard features, and the discontinuation of its six-cylinder engine option in favour of a more powerful turbocharged four-cylinder engine. These changes are aimed at making the Cross Sport more competitive against other midsize crossovers like the Chevrolet Blazer and Honda Passport, the aged Ford Edge and Nissan Murano, and the more truck-like Jeep Grand Cherokee. In Canada, the 2024 Atlas Cross Sport lineup includes Comfortline, Highline, and Execline trim levels. We drove the U.S. equivalent of the range-topping Execline for this review. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 261 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 269 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower261 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City19 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway25 | MPG Highway27 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 261 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 269 hp I4 |
Torque295 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower261 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City19 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway25 | MPG Highway27 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space17.2 cu ft | Cargo Space40.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight4151 lbs | Curb Weight4173 lbs |
Height63.8 in | Height68.1 in |
Length186.1 in | Length195.6 in |
Width82.6 in | Width88.5 in |
Wheelbase110.5 in | Wheelbase117.3 in |
Maximum Payload1383 lbs | Maximum Payload1091 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity4409 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2015-Present | 2020-Present |
MSRP | $54,900 | $36,985 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.0 out of 10Read full review | 7.0 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Porsche is synonymous with performance. From the automaker’s inception and first production model, the 1948 Porsche 356, it has built vehicles that are fun to drive and engineered with German precision and excellence. Well, mostly. There have been some duds along the way. But that doesn’t apply to the Macan, a compact SUV that is Porsche’s best-selling model. As it should, the 2022 Porsche Macan drives more like a sports car than a sport/utility, and it receives several updates to keep it fresh as Porsche prepares an electric replacement for the popular SUV. | Volkswagen's efforts to grow its appeal in North America have developed over a long process of trial and error, but VW showed it finally understood this continent’s tastes when it launched the Atlas three-row crossover SUV. And because not everyone needs three rows, VW followed up the standard Atlas with the two-row Cross Sport for the 2020 model year. Both versions get a significant refresh for 2024. The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport gets most of the same updates as its three-row sibling, including different styling, more standard features, and the discontinuation of its six-cylinder engine option in favour of a more powerful turbocharged four-cylinder engine. These changes are aimed at making the Cross Sport more competitive against other midsize crossovers like the Chevrolet Blazer and Honda Passport, the aged Ford Edge and Nissan Murano, and the more truck-like Jeep Grand Cherokee. In Canada, the 2024 Atlas Cross Sport lineup includes Comfortline, Highline, and Execline trim levels. We drove the U.S. equivalent of the range-topping Execline for this review. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 261 hp I4 | 2.0L 269 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 261 hp @ 5000 rpm | |
MPG City | 19 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 25 | 27 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 261 hp I4 | 2.0L 269 hp I4 |
Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | |
Horsepower | 261 hp @ 5000 rpm | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 25 | 27 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 17.2 cu ft | 40.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4151 lbs | 4173 lbs |
Height | 63.8 in | 68.1 in |
Length | 186.1 in | 195.6 in |
Width | 82.6 in | 88.5 in |
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 117.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1383 lbs | 1091 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 4409 lbs | 2000 lbs |
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