2020 GMC Terrain vs 2021 Volkswagen Atlas
Overview | |
MSRP$25,000 | MSRP$31,545 |
Listings949 | Listings1042 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews6.5 out of 10 |
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2020 GMC Terrain 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 | |
Engine1.5L 170 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 235 hp I4 |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
MPG City26 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway24 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 170 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 235 hp I4 |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway24 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space29.6 cu ft | Cargo Space20.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3449 lbs | Curb Weight4248 lbs |
Height65.4 in | Height70.1 in |
Length182.3 in | Length200.7 in |
Width72.4 in | Width78.4 in |
Wheelbase107.3 in | Wheelbase117.3 in |
Maximum Payload1015 lbs | Maximum Payload1080 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity1500 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $25,000 | $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 | 1.5L 170 hp I4 | 2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
MPG City | 26 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 24 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 170 hp I4 | 2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 24 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 29.6 cu ft | 20.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3449 lbs | 4248 lbs |
Height | 65.4 in | 70.1 in |
Length | 182.3 in | 200.7 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 78.4 in |
Wheelbase | 107.3 in | 117.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1015 lbs | 1080 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | 2000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | |

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