2021 Volkswagen Atlas vs 2022 Audi Q5
Overview | |
MSRP$31,545 | MSRP$43,300 |
Listings164 | Listings202 |
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. | |
2022 Audi Q5 Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 235 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 201 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower201 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway29 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 235 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 201 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque236 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower201 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway29 |
Interior | |
Leather Seats | Leather SeatsStandard |
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 Space25.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight4248 lbs | Curb Weight4079 lbs |
Height70.1 in | Height65.5 in |
Length200.7 in | Length184.3 in |
Width78.4 in | Width84.2 in |
Wheelbase117.3 in | Wheelbase111.0 in |
Maximum Payload1080 lbs | Maximum Payload1036 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2750 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $31,545 | $43,300 |
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 | 2.0L 201 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 201 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
MPG City | 21 | 23 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 29 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 235 hp I4 | 2.0L 201 hp I4 |
Torque | 236 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | |
Horsepower | 201 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 23 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 29 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 20.6 cu ft | 25.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4248 lbs | 4079 lbs |
Height | 70.1 in | 65.5 in |
Length | 200.7 in | 184.3 in |
Width | 78.4 in | 84.2 in |
Wheelbase | 117.3 in | 111.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 1080 lbs | 1036 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2000 lbs | 2750 lbs |

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