2026 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2026 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Review

Picture of the 2026 Jeep Wrangler

2026 Jeep
Wrangler

MSRP*: $34,895 to $79,995
See details & photos

Find Your Best Price Today!

Picture of the 2026 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

2026 Volkswagen
Atlas Cross Sport

MSRP*: $38,300 to $53,620
See details & photos

Find Your Best Price Today!

MPG - City 17 - 20 MPG 19 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 22 - 23 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 4 - 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 31.7 - 72.4 ft3 77.8 ft3
Engine
  • 285-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 470-hp, 6.4-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 269-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Manual Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 270 - 470 hp 269 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 - 3,500 lbs 2,000 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 166.8 - 188.4 in 195.5 in
Exterior Width 73.9 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 40.8 - 41.2 in
Rear 35.7 - 38.3 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 40.4 in
Head Room Front 40.7 - 42.6 in
Rear 40.2 - 41.7 in
Front 39.4 in
Rear 37.8 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 Cross Sport than in the Jeep Wrangler, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Jeep Wrangler and the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.

Convenience
With the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Jeep Wrangler, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

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). Whether you pick the Jeep Wrangler or the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
Since the Jeep Wrangler is much slimmer than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Jeep Wrangler, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.

Handling
The Jeep Wrangler has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is clearly the choice over the Jeep Wrangler for pulling heavy loads. The Jeep Wrangler has a little more horsepower than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Jeep Wrangler doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.

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