2024 INFINITI QX50 vs. 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Review

Picture of the 2024 INFINITI QX50

2024 INFINITI
QX50

MSRP*: $41,000 to $58,050
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2024 Volkswagen
Atlas

MSRP*: $37,995 to $52,890
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MPG - City 22 - 23 MPG 18 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 29 MPG 24 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 64.4 - 65.1 ft3 96.8 ft3
Engine
  • 268-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 269-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 268 hp 269 hp
Towing Capacity 3,000 lbs 2,000 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 184.7 in 200.7 in
Exterior Width 74.9 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 39.6 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 37.6 in
Head Room Front 40.0 - 41.0 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.1 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 INFINITI QX50 than the Volkswagen Atlas. The Volkswagen Atlas will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the INFINITI QX50.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the INFINITI QX50 as you will with the Volkswagen Atlas, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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 INFINITI QX50 is somewhat more expensive than the Volkswagen Atlas.

Dimensions
Since the INFINITI QX50 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 INFINITI QX50, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Volkswagen Atlas.

Handling
The INFINITI QX50 has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Volkswagen Atlas, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the INFINITI QX50 and the Volkswagen Atlas.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the INFINITI QX50 and the Volkswagen Atlas are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
The INFINITI QX50 has less seating than the Volkswagen Atlas, making the Volkswagen Atlas the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The INFINITI QX50 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Volkswagen Atlas.