2024 Dodge
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2024 Volkswagen
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MPG - City | 12 - 19 MPG | 18 - 20 MPG |
MPG - Hwy | 17 - 26 MPG | 24 - 27 MPG |
Seating Capacity | 5 - 7 seats | 6 - 7 seats |
Cargo Space | 85.1 ft3 | 96.8 ft3 |
Engine |
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Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
Horsepower | 293 - 710 hp | 269 hp |
Towing Capacity | 6,200 - 8,700 lbs | 2,000 - 5,000 lbs |
Exterior Length | 200.8 - 201.0 in | 200.7 in |
Exterior Width | 75.8 - 76.4 in | 78.3 in |
Leg Room |
Front 40.3 in
Rear 38.6 in |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 37.6 in |
Head Room |
Front 39.9 in
Rear 39.8 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
The Dodge Durango 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 Dodge Durango.
Convenience
Due to the larger tank size and better fuel economy of the Dodge Durango, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Volkswagen Atlas.
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 Dodge Durango will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Volkswagen Atlas, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Dodge Durango is much slimmer than the Volkswagen Atlas, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
When looking at overall length, the Dodge Durango takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Volkswagen Atlas.
Handling
The Dodge Durango has the same turning radius as the Volkswagen Atlas, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
Performance
With the Dodge Durango, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the Volkswagen Atlas.
The Dodge Durango has a little more horsepower than the Volkswagen Atlas.
Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Dodge Durango doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Volkswagen Atlas.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Dodge Durango and the Volkswagen Atlas.
The Dodge Durango has less cargo space than the Volkswagen Atlas, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.