2025 Chevrolet Traverse vs. 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Review

Picture of the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse

2025 Chevrolet
Traverse

MSRP*: $40,600 to $55,900
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Picture of the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas

2025 Volkswagen
Atlas

MSRP*: $38,200 to $53,205
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MPG - City Info not available 18 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 24 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 97.6 ft3 96.8 ft3
Engine
  • 328-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 269-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 328 hp 269 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 2,000 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 204.5 - 204.7 in 200.7 in
Exterior Width 79.6 - 80.0 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 44.3 in
Rear 41.5 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 37.6 in
Head Room Front 40.7 - 42.6 in
Rear 38.2 - 40.0 in
Front 41.3 in
Rear 40.4 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Chevrolet Traverse than in the Volkswagen Atlas. The Chevrolet Traverse will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Volkswagen Atlas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Chevrolet Traverse will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Volkswagen Atlas, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
The Chevrolet Traverse is a little wider than the Volkswagen Atlas, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. When looking at overall length, the Chevrolet Traverse takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Volkswagen Atlas.

Performance
The Chevrolet Traverse has a little more horsepower than the Volkswagen Atlas.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Chevrolet Traverse transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Volkswagen Atlas.

Utility
The Chevrolet Traverse offers greater seating capacity than the Volkswagen Atlas, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Chevrolet Traverse as you will in the Volkswagen Atlas.