2025 Ford Explorer vs. 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Review

Picture of the 2025 Ford Explorer

2025 Ford
Explorer

MSRP*: $39,855 to $56,260
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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 Info not available 18 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 24 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 6 - 7 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space Info not available 96.8 ft3
Engine
  • 300-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 400-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 269-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 300 - 400 hp 269 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 lbs 2,000 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 198.8 in 200.7 in
Exterior Width 78.9 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 42.9 - 43.0 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.0 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 37.6 in
Head Room Front 38.9 - 40.7 in
Rear 38.2 - 40.5 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 Ford Explorer offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Volkswagen Atlas. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Ford Explorer and 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 Ford Explorer is somewhat more expensive than the Volkswagen Atlas.

Dimensions
The Ford Explorer is about the same width as the Volkswagen Atlas. When looking at overall length, the Ford Explorer takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Volkswagen Atlas.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Ford Explorer will do just as well as the Volkswagen Atlas, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Ford Explorer has a little more horsepower than the Volkswagen Atlas.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Ford Explorer transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Volkswagen Atlas.

Utility
The Ford Explorer offers greater seating capacity than the Volkswagen Atlas, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around.