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| Invoice* | $31,589 to $44,555 | $29,292 to $47,754 |
| MPG - City | 20 - 21 | 16 - 21 |
| MPG - Hwy | 27 - 29 | 22 - 24 |
| Engine(s) | V-6 | Inline-4, V-6 |
| Seating Capacity | 7 - 8 | 5 |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles | 4 years/50,000 miles |
*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.
The Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Toyota Highlander.
Convenience
The Toyota Highlander requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 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). Whether you pick the Toyota Highlander or the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, it's going to cost you about the same.
Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it's built. The Destination Charge for the Toyota Highlander is much higher than that for 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.
Drivetrain
With similar torque, the Toyota Highlander and the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.
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.
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.
Warranty
The basic warranty of the Toyota Highlander is not as nearly as extensive as that of the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.