2025 Jeep
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2026 Volkswagen
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| MPG - City | 19 MPG | 18 - 20 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 26 MPG | 25 - 26 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 6 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 70.8 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 | 293 hp | 269 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 6,200 lbs | 2,000 - 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 193.5 in | 200.7 in |
| Exterior Width | 77.5 in | 78.3 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.3 in
Rear 38.2 in |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 37.6 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.9 in
Rear 39.4 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Convenience
The Jeep Grand Cherokee requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Volkswagen Atlas, making it more convenient to drive.
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). When looking only at MSRP, the Jeep Grand Cherokee will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Volkswagen Atlas.
Dimensions
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a little narrower than the Volkswagen Atlas, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is slightly shorter than the Volkswagen Atlas, which may make it easier to park.
Handling
The Jeep Grand Cherokee has a smaller turning radius than the Volkswagen Atlas, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
With the Jeep Grand Cherokee, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the Volkswagen Atlas.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee has a little more horsepower than the Volkswagen Atlas.
Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Jeep Grand Cherokee doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Volkswagen Atlas.
Utility
The Jeep Grand Cherokee has less seating than the Volkswagen Atlas, making the Volkswagen Atlas the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee has significantly less cargo capacity than the Volkswagen Atlas.