2024 Ford
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2024 Volkswagen
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| MPG - City | 18 - 21 MPG | 18 - 20 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 22 - 28 MPG | 24 - 27 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 7 seats | 6 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 87.8 ft3 | 96.8 ft3 |
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| 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 - 5,600 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 43.0 in
Rear 39.0 in |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 37.6 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.7 in
Rear 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.
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.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Ford Explorer 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 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
With the Ford Explorer, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the Volkswagen Atlas.
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.
The Ford Explorer has less cargo space than the Volkswagen Atlas, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.