2020 Subaru Forester vs 2021 Volkswagen Atlas
Overview | |
MSRP$24,495 | MSRP$31,545 |
Listings193 | Listings157 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews6.5 out of 10 |
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2020 Subaru Forester 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 | |
Engine2.5L 182 hp H4 | Engine2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City26 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway24 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 182 hp H4 | Engine Name2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Torque178 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway24 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space35.4 cu ft | Cargo Space20.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3449 lbs | Curb Weight4248 lbs |
Height67.5 in | Height70.1 in |
Length182.1 in | Length200.7 in |
Width80.9 in | Width78.4 in |
Wheelbase105.1 in | Wheelbase117.3 in |
Maximum Payload1442 lbs | Maximum Payload1080 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $24,495 | $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 | 2.5L 182 hp H4 | 2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Horsepower | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm | |
MPG City | 26 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 24 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 182 hp H4 | 2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Torque | 178 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | |
Horsepower | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 24 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 35.4 cu ft | 20.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3449 lbs | 4248 lbs |
Height | 67.5 in | 70.1 in |
Length | 182.1 in | 200.7 in |
Width | 80.9 in | 78.4 in |
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 117.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1442 lbs | 1080 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2000 lbs | |

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