2021 Volkswagen Atlas vs 2021 GMC Terrain
Overview | |
MSRP$31,545 | MSRP$25,000 |
Listings1042 | Listings473 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
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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. | |
2021 GMC Terrain Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 235 hp I4 | Engine1.5L 170 hp I4 |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower170 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 235 hp I4 | Engine Name1.5L 170 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque203 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower170 hp @ 5600 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space20.6 cu ft | Cargo Space29.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight4248 lbs | Curb Weight3449 lbs |
Height70.1 in | Height65.4 in |
Length200.7 in | Length182.3 in |
Width78.4 in | Width72.4 in |
Wheelbase117.3 in | Wheelbase107.3 in |
Maximum Payload1080 lbs | Maximum Payload1015 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | Standard Towing Capacity1500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $31,545 | $25,000 |
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 235 hp I4 | 1.5L 170 hp I4 |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 170 hp @ 5600 rpm | |
MPG City | 21 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 30 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 235 hp I4 | 1.5L 170 hp I4 |
Torque | 203 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 170 hp @ 5600 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 30 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 20.6 cu ft | 29.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4248 lbs | 3449 lbs |
Height | 70.1 in | 65.4 in |
Length | 200.7 in | 182.3 in |
Width | 78.4 in | 72.4 in |
Wheelbase | 117.3 in | 107.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1080 lbs | 1015 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2000 lbs | 1500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | |

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