2024 Toyota 4Runner vs. 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Review

Picture of the 2024 Toyota 4Runner

2024 Toyota
4Runner

MSRP*: $40,705 to $55,170
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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 16 MPG 18 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 19 MPG 24 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 - 7 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 88.8 - 89.7 ft3 96.8 ft3
Engine
  • 270-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 269-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 270 hp 269 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 lbs 2,000 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 190.2 - 191.3 in 200.7 in
Exterior Width 75.8 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 32.9 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 37.6 in
Head Room Front 38.6 - 39.3 in
Rear 38.6 in
Front 41.3 in
Rear 40.4 in

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Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Volkswagen Atlas than in the Toyota 4Runner, 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 Toyota 4Runner.

Convenience
The Volkswagen Atlas requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Toyota 4Runner, 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). The Toyota 4Runner is somewhat more expensive than the Volkswagen Atlas.

Dimensions
Since the Toyota 4Runner 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 Toyota 4Runner, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Volkswagen Atlas.

Handling
The Toyota 4Runner has a smaller turning radius than the Volkswagen Atlas, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Toyota 4Runner will do just as well as the Volkswagen Atlas, since they have about the same towing capacity. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Toyota 4Runner and the Volkswagen Atlas.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Toyota 4Runner and the Volkswagen Atlas are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
The Toyota 4Runner has less seating than the Volkswagen Atlas, making the Volkswagen Atlas the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Toyota 4Runner has less cargo space than the Volkswagen Atlas, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.