Toyota Highlander vs Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
Overview | |
MSRP$35,855 | MSRP$33,635 |
Listings831 | Listings1555 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryIf you have a family and need a spacious, three-row vehicle to haul around the kids and all their gear, the choices can seem overwhelming. This includes SUVs and minivans. There are also a lot of gimmicks, like built-in vacuums and intercom systems—as if yelling back to the third row isn’t the least bit satisfying. The 2022 Toyota Highlander might be guilty of offering some of these gimmicks, but where it really shines is by covering the basics. This three-row midsize SUV offers tons of versatility, a stout V6 engine, and it comes standard with safety features buyers are looking for. There is a wide range of trims, features, and prices that make up the Highlander lineup. Depending on your needs and budget, there might be an ideal setup for your family. Read on to learn more about the Highlander and where it stacks up in an all-important family-hauling vehicle segment. | |
Reviews SummaryIf it’s true that styling is what ultimately sells a person on a new vehicle, then the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is poised for success. Volkswagen doesn’t fiddle with the Cross Sport formula for the 2022 model year, aside from adding standard digital instrumentation and bolting bigger 21-inch wheels to the top-of-the-line Execline, the US equivalent of which is shown in the accompanying photos. Those wheels, a Pure Grey paint job, and red leather seat inserts made our test vehicle look terrific. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.5L 295 hp V6 | Engine2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower295 hp @ 6600 rpm | Horsepower235 hp @ 5400 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway25 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 295 hp V6 | Engine Name2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Torque263 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower295 hp @ 6600 rpm | Horsepower235 hp @ 5400 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway25 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.0 cu ft | Cargo Space40.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight4145 lbs | Curb Weight4123 lbs |
Height68.1 in | Height67.8 in |
Length194.9 in | Length195.5 in |
Width76.0 in | Width78.4 in |
Wheelbase112.2 in | Wheelbase117.3 in |
Maximum Payload1685 lbs | Maximum Payload1091 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $35,855 | $33,635 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.2 out of 10Read full review | 7.2 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | If you have a family and need a spacious, three-row vehicle to haul around the kids and all their gear, the choices can seem overwhelming. This includes SUVs and minivans. There are also a lot of gimmicks, like built-in vacuums and intercom systems—as if yelling back to the third row isn’t the least bit satisfying. The 2022 Toyota Highlander might be guilty of offering some of these gimmicks, but where it really shines is by covering the basics. This three-row midsize SUV offers tons of versatility, a stout V6 engine, and it comes standard with safety features buyers are looking for. There is a wide range of trims, features, and prices that make up the Highlander lineup. Depending on your needs and budget, there might be an ideal setup for your family. Read on to learn more about the Highlander and where it stacks up in an all-important family-hauling vehicle segment. | If it’s true that styling is what ultimately sells a person on a new vehicle, then the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is poised for success. Volkswagen doesn’t fiddle with the Cross Sport formula for the 2022 model year, aside from adding standard digital instrumentation and bolting bigger 21-inch wheels to the top-of-the-line Execline, the US equivalent of which is shown in the accompanying photos. Those wheels, a Pure Grey paint job, and red leather seat inserts made our test vehicle look terrific. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 295 hp V6 | 2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Horsepower | 295 hp @ 6600 rpm | 235 hp @ 5400 rpm |
MPG City | 20 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 25 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 295 hp V6 | 2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Torque | 263 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | 295 hp @ 6600 rpm | 235 hp @ 5400 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 25 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.0 cu ft | 40.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4145 lbs | 4123 lbs |
Height | 68.1 in | 67.8 in |
Length | 194.9 in | 195.5 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 78.4 in |
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 117.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1685 lbs | 1091 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | 2000 lbs |
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