2025 Toyota Corolla Cross vs. 2026 Volkswagen Atlas Review

Picture of the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross

2025 Toyota
Corolla Cross

MSRP*: $24,135 to $29,660
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Picture of the 2026 Volkswagen Atlas

2026 Volkswagen
Atlas

MSRP*: $39,310 to $54,630
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MPG - City 29 - 31 MPG 18 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 31 - 33 MPG 25 - 26 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 44.0 - 46.9 ft3 96.8 ft3
Engine
  • 169-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 269-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 169 hp 269 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 2,000 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 176.1 in 200.7 in
Exterior Width 71.9 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 42.9 in
Rear 32.0 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 37.6 in
Head Room Front 38.6 in
Rear 39.0 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Volkswagen Atlas than in the Toyota Corolla Cross, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Volkswagen Atlas offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Toyota Corolla Cross, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.

Convenience
The Volkswagen Atlas requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Toyota Corolla Cross, 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). Clearly, the Toyota Corolla Cross is a better financial choice over the Volkswagen Atlas, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Toyota Corolla Cross 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 Toyota Corolla Cross, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Volkswagen Atlas.

Handling
The Toyota Corolla Cross 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 Toyota Corolla Cross for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Toyota Corolla Cross has a lot less horsepower than the Volkswagen Atlas.

Powertrain
The Toyota Corolla Cross has much lower torque than the Volkswagen Atlas, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Toyota Corolla Cross has less seating than the Volkswagen Atlas, making the Volkswagen Atlas the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Toyota Corolla Cross has significantly less cargo capacity than the Volkswagen Atlas.