2024 BMW
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2024 Volkswagen
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| MPG - City | 21 - 23 MPG | 18 - 20 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 26 - 29 MPG | 24 - 27 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 6 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 62.7 ft3 | 96.8 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 248 - 382 hp | 269 hp |
| Towing Capacity | Info not available | 2,000 - 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 185.9 in | 200.7 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.4 - 74.7 in | 78.3 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 40.3 in
Rear 36.4 in |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 37.6 in |
| Head Room |
Front 41.1 in
Rear 39.1 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.
Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Volkswagen Atlas than in the BMW X3, due to its greater head- and legroom.
The Volkswagen Atlas offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the BMW X3, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the BMW X3 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). The BMW X3 is somewhat more expensive than the Volkswagen Atlas.
Dimensions
Since the BMW X3 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 BMW X3, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Volkswagen Atlas.
Handling
The BMW X3 has a smaller turning radius than the Volkswagen Atlas, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
The BMW X3 has a little less horsepower than the Volkswagen Atlas.
Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the BMW X3 doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Volkswagen Atlas.
Utility
The BMW X3 has less seating than the Volkswagen Atlas, making the Volkswagen Atlas the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The BMW X3 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Volkswagen Atlas.