2025 Toyota
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2025 Volkswagen
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| MPG - City | 21 - 22 MPG | 19 - 20 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 28 - 29 MPG | Info not available |
| Seating Capacity | 7 - 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 84.3 ft3 | 77.8 ft3 |
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| 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 | 194.9 - 197.4 in | 195.5 in |
| Exterior Width | 76.0 in | 78.3 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.7 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
The Toyota Highlander offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, with comparable head- and legroom.
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.
In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Toyota Highlander and the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Toyota 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 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.