2025 Mazda
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2024 Volkswagen
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| MPG - City | 22 - 26 MPG | 18 - 20 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 30 - 33 MPG | 24 - 27 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 6 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 45.2 ft3 | 96.8 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 191 - 227 hp | 269 hp |
| Towing Capacity | Info not available | 2,000 - 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 173.0 in | 200.7 in |
| Exterior Width | 70.7 in | 78.3 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 36.3 in |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 37.6 in |
| Head Room |
Front 37.8 - 38.1 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.
Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Volkswagen Atlas than in the Mazda CX-30, due to its greater head- and legroom.
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 Mazda CX-30.
Convenience
The Volkswagen Atlas requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Mazda CX-30, 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 Mazda CX-30 is a better financial choice over the Volkswagen Atlas, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Mazda CX-30 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 Mazda CX-30, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Volkswagen Atlas.
Handling
The Mazda CX-30 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 Mazda CX-30 has a lot less horsepower than the Volkswagen Atlas.
Powertrain
The Mazda CX-30 has much lower torque than the Volkswagen Atlas, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
The Mazda CX-30 has less seating than the Volkswagen Atlas, making the Volkswagen Atlas the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Mazda CX-30 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Volkswagen Atlas.