2026 Jeep
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2026 Volkswagen
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| 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 |
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| 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.
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.