Volkswagen Atlas vs Dodge Grand Caravan
Overview | |
Years produced1987-2020 | Years produced2018-Present |
MSRP$27,530 | MSRP$37,995 |
Average price$11,952 | Average price$27,928 |
Listings5386 | Listings9141 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryLaunched for the 2018 model year, the Volkswagen Atlas is engineered specifically for the United States market. It's a three-row midsize crossover SUV, big for a VW, but targeting a popular market segment that already includes the Chevrolet Traverse, Ford Explorer, Hyundai Palisade, Kia Telluride, Nissan Pathfinder, Subaru Ascent, and Toyota Highlander. To keep up in such a competitive segment, the Atlas gets a major refresh for the 2024 model year. The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas is essentially the same vehicle as before, but it gets key updates like different styling and more standard features. It also loses its six-cylinder engine option, but the remaining turbocharged four-cylinder engine gets more horsepower and torque. The 2024 Atlas lineup includes SE, SE with Technology, SEL, and SEL Premium R-Line trim levels, plus a new-for-2024 Peak Edition treatment available on the SE with Technology and SEL trim levels. For this review, we tested an Atlas SEL Premium R-Line, representing the top of the range. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.6L 283 hp V6 Flex Fuel Vehicle | Engine2.0L 269 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower283 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City17 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway25 | MPG Highway27 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.6L 283 hp V6 Flex Fuel Vehicle | Engine Name2.0L 269 hp I4 |
Torque260 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower283 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City17 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway25 | MPG Highway27 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space31.1 cu ft | Cargo Space20.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight4510 lbs | Curb Weight4343 lbs |
Height69.0 in | Height70.4 in |
Length203.7 in | Length200.7 in |
Width88.5 in | Width88.5 in |
Wheelbase121.2 in | Wheelbase117.3 in |
Maximum Payload1540 lbs | Maximum Payload1091 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1987-2020 | 2018-Present |
MSRP | $27,530 | $37,995 |
Average price | $11,952 | $27,928 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Launched for the 2018 model year, the Volkswagen Atlas is engineered specifically for the United States market. It's a three-row midsize crossover SUV, big for a VW, but targeting a popular market segment that already includes the Chevrolet Traverse, Ford Explorer, Hyundai Palisade, Kia Telluride, Nissan Pathfinder, Subaru Ascent, and Toyota Highlander. To keep up in such a competitive segment, the Atlas gets a major refresh for the 2024 model year. The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas is essentially the same vehicle as before, but it gets key updates like different styling and more standard features. It also loses its six-cylinder engine option, but the remaining turbocharged four-cylinder engine gets more horsepower and torque. The 2024 Atlas lineup includes SE, SE with Technology, SEL, and SEL Premium R-Line trim levels, plus a new-for-2024 Peak Edition treatment available on the SE with Technology and SEL trim levels. For this review, we tested an Atlas SEL Premium R-Line, representing the top of the range. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.6L 283 hp V6 Flex Fuel Vehicle | 2.0L 269 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Horsepower | 283 hp @ 6400 rpm | |
MPG City | 17 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 25 | 27 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.6L 283 hp V6 Flex Fuel Vehicle | 2.0L 269 hp I4 |
Torque | 260 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | |
Horsepower | 283 hp @ 6400 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 17 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 25 | 27 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 31.1 cu ft | 20.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4510 lbs | 4343 lbs |
Height | 69.0 in | 70.4 in |
Length | 203.7 in | 200.7 in |
Width | 88.5 in | 88.5 in |
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 117.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1540 lbs | 1091 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2000 lbs | |
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