2025 Toyota Grand Highlander vs. 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Review

Picture of the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander

2025 Toyota
Grand Highlander

MSRP*: $40,860 to $54,045
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Picture of the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

2025 Volkswagen
Atlas Cross Sport

MSRP*: $37,190 to $52,195
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MPG - City 20 - 21 MPG 19 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 28 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 97.5 ft3 77.8 ft3
Engine
  • 265-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 269-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 265 hp 269 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 lbs 2,000 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 201.4 in 195.5 in
Exterior Width 78.3 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.5 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 40.4 in
Head Room Front 40.0 - 41.5 in
Rear 38.5 - 40.2 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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Toyota Grand Highlander offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The Toyota Grand Highlander will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Toyota Grand Highlander 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). The Toyota Grand Highlander is somewhat more expensive than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.

Dimensions
The Toyota Grand Highlander is about the same width as the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Toyota Grand Highlander, which is slightly longer than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.

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

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

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Toyota Grand Highlander transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.

Utility
Soccer Moms and those who need to chauffeur around a lot of people will appreciate the Toyota Grand Highlander more than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, due to its significantly greater seating capacity. With the Toyota Grand Highlander, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.