2024 Volkswagen
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2025 Volvo
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| MPG - City | 18 - 20 MPG | 20 - 22 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 24 - 27 MPG | 26 - 27 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 6 - 7 seats | 6 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 96.8 ft3 | 65.5 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 269 hp | 247 - 295 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000 - 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 200.7 in | 195.0 in |
| Exterior Width | 78.3 in | 79.1 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 37.6 in |
Front 40.9 in
Rear 37.0 in |
| Head Room |
Front 41.3 in
Rear 40.4 in |
Front 38.9 in
Rear 38.5 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 Volkswagen Atlas than in the Volvo XC90.
The Volkswagen Atlas will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Volvo XC90.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Volkswagen Atlas as you will with the Volvo XC90, 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 Volkswagen Atlas is a better financial choice over the Volvo XC90, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
The Volkswagen Atlas is a little narrower than the Volvo XC90, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot.
For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Volkswagen Atlas, which is slightly longer than the Volvo XC90.
Handling
The Volkswagen Atlas has the same turning radius as the Volvo XC90, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Volkswagen Atlas will do just as well as the Volvo XC90, since they have about the same towing capacity.
The Volkswagen Atlas has a little less horsepower than the Volvo XC90.
Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Volkswagen Atlas doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Volvo XC90.
Utility
The Volkswagen Atlas has less seating than the Volvo XC90, making the Volvo XC90 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
With the Volkswagen Atlas, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Volvo XC90.