2024 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Review

Picture of the 2024 Toyota RAV4

2024 Toyota
RAV4

MSRP*: $28,675 to $38,380
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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 25 - 27 MPG 18 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 - 35 MPG 24 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 69.7 - 69.8 ft3 96.8 ft3
Engine
  • 203-hp, 2.5-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 203 hp 269 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 - 3,500 lbs 2,000 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 180.9 - 181.5 in 200.7 in
Exterior Width 73.0 - 73.4 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 41.0 in
Rear 37.8 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 37.6 in
Head Room Front 37.7 - 39.5 in
Rear 39.5 in
Front 41.3 in
Rear 40.4 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 RAV4 offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Volkswagen Atlas, with comparable 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 RAV4.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Toyota RAV4 as you will with the Volkswagen Atlas, 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). Clearly, the Toyota RAV4 is a better financial choice over the Volkswagen Atlas, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Toyota RAV4 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 RAV4, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Volkswagen Atlas.

Handling
The Toyota RAV4 has a smaller turning radius than the Volkswagen Atlas, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Volkswagen Atlas is clearly the choice over the Toyota RAV4 for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Toyota RAV4 has a lot less horsepower than the Volkswagen Atlas.

Powertrain
The Toyota RAV4 has much lower torque than the Volkswagen Atlas, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Toyota RAV4 has less seating than the Volkswagen Atlas, making the Volkswagen Atlas the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Toyota RAV4 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Volkswagen Atlas.