2024 Kia EV6 vs. 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Review

Picture of the 2024 Kia EV6

2024 Kia
EV6

MSRP*: $42,600 to $61,600
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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 Info not available 18 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 24 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 50.2 ft3 96.8 ft3
Engine
  • 167-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 225-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 320-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 576-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 269-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 167 - 576 hp 269 hp
Towing Capacity 2,300 lbs 2,000 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 184.3 - 184.8 in 200.7 in
Exterior Width 74.0 - 74.4 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 42.4 in
Rear 39.0 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 37.6 in
Head Room Front 36.8 - 39.6 in
Rear 38.0 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
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Kia EV6 than the Volkswagen Atlas. The Volkswagen Atlas offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Kia EV6, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.

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 Kia EV6 is somewhat more expensive than the Volkswagen Atlas.

Dimensions
Since the Kia EV6 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 Kia EV6, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Volkswagen Atlas.

Handling
The Kia EV6 has a smaller turning radius than the Volkswagen Atlas, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Volkswagen Atlas is clearly the choice over the Kia EV6 for pulling heavy loads. The Kia EV6 has a little more horsepower than the Volkswagen Atlas.

Powertrain
The Kia EV6 has much lower torque than the Volkswagen Atlas, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Kia EV6 has less seating than the Volkswagen Atlas, making the Volkswagen Atlas the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Kia EV6 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Volkswagen Atlas.