2024 Nissan Rogue vs. 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Review

Picture of the 2024 Nissan Rogue

2024 Nissan
Rogue

MSRP*: $28,850 to $40,630
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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 28 - 30 MPG 18 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 34 - 37 MPG 24 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 72.9 - 74.1 ft3 96.8 ft3
Engine
  • 201-hp, 1.5-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 269-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 201 hp 269 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 2,000 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 183.0 in 200.7 in
Exterior Width 72.4 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 41.5 in
Rear 38.5 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 37.6 in
Head Room Front 39.2 - 41.1 in
Rear 37.8 - 39.2 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
The Nissan Rogue offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Volkswagen Atlas, with comparable head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Nissan Rogue and the Volkswagen Atlas.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Nissan Rogue as you will with the Volkswagen Atlas, 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). Clearly, the Nissan Rogue is a better financial choice over the Volkswagen Atlas, when considering MSRP.

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

Handling
The Nissan Rogue 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 Nissan Rogue for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Nissan Rogue has a lot less horsepower than the Volkswagen Atlas.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Nissan Rogue doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Volkswagen Atlas.

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