2024 GMC Terrain vs. 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Review

Picture of the 2024 GMC Terrain

2024 GMC
Terrain

MSRP*: $28,700 to $38,600
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Picture of the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

2024 Volkswagen
Atlas Cross Sport

MSRP*: $36,985 to $51,880
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MPG - City 23 - 24 MPG 19 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 29 MPG 26 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 63.3 ft3 77.8 ft3
Engine
  • 175-hp, 1.5-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 175 hp 269 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 2,000 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 182.3 in 195.5 in
Exterior Width 72.4 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 39.7 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 40.4 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 38.5 in
Front 39.4 in
Rear 37.8 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
The GMC Terrain offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, with comparable head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the GMC Terrain and the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.

Convenience
The Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport requires fewer stops at the gas station than the GMC Terrain, making it more convenient to drive.

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). Clearly, the GMC Terrain is a better financial choice over the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the GMC Terrain is much slimmer than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the GMC Terrain, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.

Handling
The GMC Terrain has a smaller turning radius than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the GMC Terrain has a lot less horsepower than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the GMC Terrain does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the GMC Terrain and the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The GMC Terrain has significantly less cargo capacity than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.