Volkswagen Touareg vs Volkswagen Atlas
Overview | |
Years produced2004-2008 | Years produced2018-Present |
MSRP$49,495 | MSRP$39,310 |
Listings39 | Listings2744 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryThe 2026 Volkswagen Atlas continues as VW’s North American-market three-row SUV (a two-row Atlas Cross Sport is also available, but we’ll cover that separately), and it’s largely unchanged from its substantial 2024 refresh. What remains, however, is a vehicle that impresses with its upscale appearance and genuinely spacious interior. A stiff ride and poorly executed technology will fight and frustrate you every step of the way, but the Atlas will nonetheless make you look good. Verdict: The 2026 Volkswagen Atlas delivers on its core promise of style and space at a non-luxury price point. If you can tolerate its sub-par ride quality and maddening infotainment system—or if you simply plan to rely on Apple CarPlay and ignore the native tech—this handsome three-row SUV offers compelling value for shoppers prioritizing looks and space. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.6L 280 hp V6 | Engine2.0L 269 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower280 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City17 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway27 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.6L 280 hp V6 | Engine Name2.0L 269 hp I4 |
Torque266 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower280 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City17 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway27 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space32.1 cu ft | Cargo Space20.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight4696 lbs | Curb Weight4317 lbs |
Height68.2 in | Height70.4 in |
Length188.8 in | Length200.7 in |
Width76.4 in | Width88.5 in |
Wheelbase113.9 in | Wheelbase117.3 in |
Maximum Payload1239 lbs | Maximum Payload1102 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity7716 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity7716 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2004-2008 | 2018-Present |
MSRP | $49,495 | $39,310 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.8 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | The 2026 Volkswagen Atlas continues as VW’s North American-market three-row SUV (a two-row Atlas Cross Sport is also available, but we’ll cover that separately), and it’s largely unchanged from its substantial 2024 refresh. What remains, however, is a vehicle that impresses with its upscale appearance and genuinely spacious interior. A stiff ride and poorly executed technology will fight and frustrate you every step of the way, but the Atlas will nonetheless make you look good. Verdict: The 2026 Volkswagen Atlas delivers on its core promise of style and space at a non-luxury price point. If you can tolerate its sub-par ride quality and maddening infotainment system—or if you simply plan to rely on Apple CarPlay and ignore the native tech—this handsome three-row SUV offers compelling value for shoppers prioritizing looks and space. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.6L 280 hp V6 | 2.0L 269 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Horsepower | 280 hp @ 6200 rpm | |
MPG City | 17 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 23 | 27 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.6L 280 hp V6 | 2.0L 269 hp I4 |
Torque | 266 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | |
Horsepower | 280 hp @ 6200 rpm | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 17 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 23 | 27 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 32.1 cu ft | 20.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4696 lbs | 4317 lbs |
Height | 68.2 in | 70.4 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 200.7 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 88.5 in |
Wheelbase | 113.9 in | 117.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1239 lbs | 1102 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 7716 lbs | 2000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 7716 lbs | |
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