2025 Mazda
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2024 Volkswagen
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| MPG - City | 23 - 25 MPG | 19 - 20 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 29 - 31 MPG | 26 - 27 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 56.3 ft3 | 77.8 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 187 - 227 hp | 269 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000 - 3,500 lbs | 2,000 - 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 185.8 in | 195.5 in |
| Exterior Width | 75.6 in | 78.3 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.8 in |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 40.4 in |
| Head Room |
Front 38.6 - 39.1 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.6 in |
Front 39.4 in
Rear 37.8 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 back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Mazda CX-50 than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Mazda CX-50 and the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Mazda CX-50 as you will with the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Mazda CX-50 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
Dimensions
Since the Mazda CX-50 is much slimmer than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
If you go with the Mazda CX-50, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
Handling
The Mazda CX-50 has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is clearly the choice over the Mazda CX-50 for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Mazda CX-50 has a lot less horsepower than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
Powertrain
The Mazda CX-50 has much lower torque than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Mazda CX-50 and the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
The Mazda CX-50 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.