2021 Volkswagen Atlas vs 2020 Audi Q5
Overview | |
MSRP$43,300 | MSRP$31,545 |
Listings148 | Listings164 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews6.5 out of 10 |
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2020 Audi Q5 Reviews Summary | |
2021 Volkswagen Atlas Reviews SummaryIntroduced for the 2018 model year, the Atlas is Volkswagen's latest attempt to win over 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 Atlas Cross Sport. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 248 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower248 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City22 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway24 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 248 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Torque273 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower248 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City22 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway24 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather Seats |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space25.1 cu ft | Cargo Space20.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight4034 lbs | Curb Weight4248 lbs |
Height65.3 in | Height70.1 in |
Length183.6 in | Length200.7 in |
Width84.3 in | Width78.4 in |
Wheelbase111.0 in | Wheelbase117.3 in |
Maximum Payload1058 lbs | Maximum Payload1080 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity4400 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $43,300 | $31,545 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.5 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Introduced for the 2018 model year, the Atlas is Volkswagen's latest attempt to win over 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 Atlas Cross Sport. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 248 hp I4 | 2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Horsepower | 248 hp @ 5000 rpm | |
MPG City | 22 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 24 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 248 hp I4 | 2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Torque | 273 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | |
Horsepower | 248 hp @ 5000 rpm | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 22 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 24 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 25.1 cu ft | 20.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4034 lbs | 4248 lbs |
Height | 65.3 in | 70.1 in |
Length | 183.6 in | 200.7 in |
Width | 84.3 in | 78.4 in |
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 117.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1058 lbs | 1080 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 4400 lbs | 2000 lbs |

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