2024 Toyota
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2024 Volkswagen
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| MPG - City | 16 MPG | 18 - 20 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 19 MPG | 24 - 27 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 - 7 seats | 6 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 88.8 - 89.7 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 | 270 hp | 269 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 5,000 lbs | 2,000 - 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 190.2 - 191.3 in | 200.7 in |
| Exterior Width | 75.8 in | 78.3 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 32.9 in |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 37.6 in |
| Head Room |
Front 38.6 - 39.3 in
Rear 38.6 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 backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Volkswagen Atlas than in the Toyota 4Runner, due to its greater 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 Toyota 4Runner.
Convenience
The Volkswagen Atlas requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Toyota 4Runner, 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). The Toyota 4Runner is somewhat more expensive than the Volkswagen Atlas.
Dimensions
Since the Toyota 4Runner is much slimmer than the Volkswagen Atlas, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
The Toyota 4Runner is slightly shorter than the Volkswagen Atlas, which may make it easier to park.
Handling
The Toyota 4Runner 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 Toyota 4Runner will do just as well as the Volkswagen Atlas, since they have about the same towing capacity.
In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Toyota 4Runner and the Volkswagen Atlas.
Powertrain
With similar torque, the Toyota 4Runner and the Volkswagen Atlas are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.
Utility
The Toyota 4Runner has less seating than the Volkswagen Atlas, making the Volkswagen Atlas the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Toyota 4Runner has less cargo space than the Volkswagen Atlas, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.