2025 Land Rover
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2024 Volkswagen
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| MPG - City | Info not available | 18 - 20 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | Info not available | 24 - 27 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 - 8 seats | 6 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 44.6 - 76.1 ft3 | 96.8 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Four Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 296 - 518 hp | 269 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 7,716 - 8,201 lbs | 2,000 - 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 180.5 - 211.7 in | 200.7 in |
| Exterior Width | 79.1 in | 78.3 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 39.1 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.4 in |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 37.6 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.6 in
Rear 40.4 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
The Land Rover Defender offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat 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 Land Rover Defender.
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 Land Rover Defender will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Volkswagen Atlas, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
The Land Rover Defender is a little wider than the Volkswagen Atlas, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze.
If you go with the Land Rover Defender, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Volkswagen Atlas.
Handling
The Land Rover Defender has a larger turning radius than the Volkswagen Atlas, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Land Rover Defender is clearly the choice over the Volkswagen Atlas for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Land Rover Defender greatly out-muscles the Volkswagen Atlas.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Land Rover Defender does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Volkswagen Atlas.
Utility
The Land Rover Defender offers greater seating capacity than the Volkswagen Atlas, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around.
The Land Rover Defender has significantly less cargo capacity than the Volkswagen Atlas.