2025 Lexus
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2026 Volkswagen
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| MPG - City | 15 MPG | 18 - 20 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 21 MPG | 25 - 26 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 - 7 seats | 6 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 76.9 - 90.5 ft3 | 96.8 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Four Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 349 hp | 269 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 7,601 - 9,096 lbs | 2,000 - 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 197.1 in | 200.7 in |
| Exterior Width | 78.0 - 78.7 in | 78.3 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.2 in
Rear 36.7 in |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 37.6 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.4 - 40.3 in
Rear 41.9 - 43.1 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Lexus GX 550 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 Lexus GX 550.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Lexus GX 550 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 Lexus GX 550 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Volkswagen Atlas, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
The Lexus GX 550 is about the same width as the Volkswagen Atlas.
When looking at overall length, the Lexus GX 550 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Volkswagen Atlas.
Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Lexus GX 550 is clearly the choice over the Volkswagen Atlas for pulling heavy loads.
The Lexus GX 550 has a little more horsepower than the Volkswagen Atlas.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Lexus GX 550 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Volkswagen Atlas.
Utility
The Lexus GX 550 has less seating than the Volkswagen Atlas, making the Volkswagen Atlas the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Lexus GX 550 has less cargo space than the Volkswagen Atlas, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.