2026 Jeep
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2026 Volkswagen
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| MPG - City | 17 - 20 MPG | 18 - 20 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 22 - 23 MPG | 25 - 26 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 4 - 5 seats | 6 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 31.7 - 72.4 ft3 | 96.8 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic, Manual | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Four Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 270 - 470 hp | 269 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000 - 3,500 lbs | 2,000 - 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 166.8 - 188.4 in | 200.7 in |
| Exterior Width | 73.9 in | 78.3 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 40.8 - 41.2 in
Rear 35.7 - 38.3 in |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 37.6 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.7 - 42.6 in
Rear 40.2 - 41.7 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.
Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Volkswagen Atlas than in the Jeep Wrangler, due to its greater head- and legroom.
The Volkswagen Atlas offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Jeep Wrangler, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.
Convenience
With the Volkswagen Atlas, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Jeep Wrangler, due to its tank size and fuel economy.
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). Whether you pick the Jeep Wrangler or the Volkswagen Atlas, it's going to cost you about the same.
Dimensions
Since the Jeep Wrangler 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 Jeep Wrangler, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Volkswagen Atlas.
Handling
The Jeep Wrangler 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 towing capacity, the Volkswagen Atlas is clearly the choice over the Jeep Wrangler for pulling heavy loads.
The Jeep Wrangler has a little more horsepower than the Volkswagen Atlas.
Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Jeep Wrangler doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Volkswagen Atlas.
Utility
The Jeep Wrangler has less seating than the Volkswagen Atlas, making the Volkswagen Atlas the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Jeep Wrangler has significantly less cargo capacity than the Volkswagen Atlas.