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2022 Toyota
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MPG - City | 20 - 21 MPG | 18 - 21 MPG |
MPG - Hwy | 27 - 29 MPG | 24 - 25 MPG |
Seating Capacity | 7 - 8 seats | 5 seats |
Cargo Space | 84.3 ft3 | 77.8 ft3 |
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Transmission | 8-Speed A/T | 8-Speed A/T |
Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
Horsepower | 295 hp | 235 - 276 hp |
Towing Capacity | 5,000 lbs | 2,000 - 5,000 lbs |
Exterior Length | 194.9 - 197.4 in | 195.5 in |
Exterior Width | 76.0 in | 78.3 in |
Leg Room |
Front 42.0 in
Rear 41.0 in |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 40.4 in |
Head Room |
Front 38.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.1 - 39.4 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Toyota Highlander than in the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Toyota Highlander and the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Toyota 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 Highlander is somewhat more expensive than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
Dimensions
Since the Toyota Highlander 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.
When looking at overall length, the Toyota Highlander takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
Handling
The Toyota 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 Highlander will do just as well as the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, since they have about the same towing capacity.
The Toyota Highlander has a little more horsepower than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
Powertrain
With similar torque, the Toyota Highlander and the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.
Utility
Soccer Moms and those who need to chauffeur around a lot of people will appreciate the Toyota Highlander more than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, due to its significantly greater seating capacity.
The Toyota Highlander has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.