2025 Hyundai Kona vs. 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Review

Picture of the 2025 Hyundai Kona

2025 Hyundai
Kona

MSRP*: $24,350 to $33,400
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Picture of the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas

2024 Volkswagen
Atlas

MSRP*: $37,995 to $52,890
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MPG - City 24 - 29 MPG 18 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 29 - 35 MPG 24 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 63.7 ft3 96.8 ft3
Engine
  • 147-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 190-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 269-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 147 - 190 hp 269 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 2,000 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 171.3 - 172.6 in 200.7 in
Exterior Width 71.9 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 38.2 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 37.6 in
Head Room Front 38.3 - 39.9 in
Rear 38.3 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
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Hyundai Kona than the Volkswagen Atlas. The Volkswagen Atlas offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Hyundai Kona, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.

Convenience
The Volkswagen Atlas requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Hyundai Kona, 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 Hyundai Kona is a better financial choice over the Volkswagen Atlas, when considering MSRP.

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

Handling
The Hyundai Kona has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Volkswagen Atlas, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Hyundai Kona has a lot less horsepower than the Volkswagen Atlas.

Powertrain
The Hyundai Kona has much lower torque than the Volkswagen Atlas, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Hyundai Kona has less seating than the Volkswagen Atlas, making the Volkswagen Atlas the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Hyundai Kona has significantly less cargo capacity than the Volkswagen Atlas.