2021 Volkswagen Atlas vs 2021 Jeep Compass
Overview | |
MSRP$31,545 | MSRP$24,095 |
Listings146 | Listings446 |
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 Jeep Compass Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 235 hp I4 | Engine2.4L 180 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower180 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 235 hp I4 | Engine Name2.4L 180 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque175 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower180 hp @ 6400 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space20.6 cu ft | Cargo Space27.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight4248 lbs | Curb Weight3184 lbs |
Height70.1 in | Height64.6 in |
Length200.7 in | Length173.0 in |
Width78.4 in | Width80.0 in |
Wheelbase117.3 in | Wheelbase103.8 in |
Maximum Payload1080 lbs | Maximum Payload1216 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $31,545 | $24,095 |
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 | 2.4L 180 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 180 hp @ 6400 rpm | |
MPG City | 21 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 235 hp I4 | 2.4L 180 hp I4 |
Torque | 175 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm | |
Horsepower | 180 hp @ 6400 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 20.6 cu ft | 27.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4248 lbs | 3184 lbs |
Height | 70.1 in | 64.6 in |
Length | 200.7 in | 173.0 in |
Width | 78.4 in | 80.0 in |
Wheelbase | 117.3 in | 103.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 1080 lbs | 1216 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2000 lbs | |

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