2024 Kia Telluride vs. 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Review

Picture of the 2024 Kia Telluride

2024 Kia
Telluride

MSRP*: $36,190 to $53,385
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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 18 - 20 MPG 18 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 - 26 MPG 24 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 87.0 ft3 96.8 ft3
Engine
  • 291-hp, 3.8-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 269-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 291 hp 269 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 - 5,500 lbs 2,000 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 196.9 in 200.7 in
Exterior Width 78.3 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 42.4 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 37.6 in
Head Room Front 39.5 - 40.9 in
Rear 38.8 - 40.2 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Telluride than in the Volkswagen Atlas. 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 Kia Telluride.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Kia Telluride 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 Kia Telluride is somewhat more expensive than the Volkswagen Atlas.

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

Handling
The Kia Telluride has a smaller turning radius than the Volkswagen Atlas, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

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

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Kia Telluride doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Volkswagen Atlas.

Utility
The Kia Telluride offers greater seating capacity than the Volkswagen Atlas, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. The Kia Telluride has less cargo space than the Volkswagen Atlas, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.