2025 Subaru
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2026 Volkswagen
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| MPG - City | 25 - 26 MPG | 18 - 20 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 28 - 33 MPG | 25 - 26 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 6 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 69.1 - 74.4 ft3 | 96.8 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Continuously Variable | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 180 - 182 hp | 269 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 1,500 - 3,000 lbs | 2,000 - 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 182.7 - 183.3 in | 200.7 in |
| Exterior Width | 72.0 - 72.2 in | 78.3 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 43.3 in
Rear 39.4 in |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 37.6 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.0 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.6 - 39.6 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
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Subaru Forester than the Volkswagen Atlas.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Subaru Forester and the Volkswagen Atlas.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Subaru Forester 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). Clearly, the Subaru Forester is a better financial choice over the Volkswagen Atlas, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Subaru Forester is much slimmer than the Volkswagen Atlas, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
If you go with the Subaru Forester, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Volkswagen Atlas.
Handling
The Subaru Forester has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Volkswagen Atlas, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Volkswagen Atlas is clearly the choice over the Subaru Forester for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Subaru Forester has a lot less horsepower than the Volkswagen Atlas.
Powertrain
The Subaru Forester has much lower torque than the Volkswagen Atlas, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
The Subaru Forester has less seating than the Volkswagen Atlas, making the Volkswagen Atlas the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Subaru Forester has significantly less cargo capacity than the Volkswagen Atlas.