2021 Volkswagen Atlas vs 2020 BMW X3
Overview | |
MSRP$41,950 | MSRP$31,545 |
Listings549 | Listings1296 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews6.5 out of 10 |
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2020 BMW X3 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 TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower248 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City25 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway24 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 248 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower248 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway24 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space28.7 cu ft | Cargo Space20.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3931 lbs | Curb Weight4248 lbs |
Height66.0 in | Height70.1 in |
Length185.9 in | Length200.7 in |
Width84.2 in | Width78.4 in |
Wheelbase112.8 in | Wheelbase117.3 in |
Maximum Payload893 lbs | Maximum Payload1080 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $41,950 | $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. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 248 hp I4 | 2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Horsepower | 248 hp @ 5200 rpm | |
MPG City | 25 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 24 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 248 hp I4 | 2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | |
Horsepower | 248 hp @ 5200 rpm | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 24 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 28.7 cu ft | 20.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3931 lbs | 4248 lbs |
Height | 66.0 in | 70.1 in |
Length | 185.9 in | 200.7 in |
Width | 84.2 in | 78.4 in |
Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 117.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 893 lbs | 1080 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2000 lbs | |

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