2025 GMC Yukon vs. 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Review

Picture of the 2025 GMC Yukon

2025 GMC
Yukon

MSRP*: $67,200 to $101,800
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Picture of the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

2025 Volkswagen
Atlas Cross Sport

MSRP*: $37,190 to $52,195
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MPG - City 14 - 15 MPG 19 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 18 - 20 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 122.8 ft3 77.8 ft3
Engine
  • 305-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
  • 420-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 269-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 355 - 420 hp 269 hp
Towing Capacity 8,000 - 8,400 lbs 2,000 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 210.1 in 195.5 in
Exterior Width 81.0 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 44.5 in
Rear 42.0 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 40.4 in
Head Room Front 40.4 - 42.3 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.9 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the GMC Yukon than in the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The GMC Yukon will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.

Convenience
The Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport requires fewer stops at the gas station than the GMC Yukon, 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). The GMC Yukon will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the GMC Yukon is much wider than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the GMC Yukon, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.

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

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the GMC Yukon is clearly the choice over the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the GMC Yukon greatly out-muscles the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the GMC Yukon does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.

Utility
Soccer Moms and those who need to chauffeur around a lot of people will appreciate the GMC Yukon more than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, due to its significantly greater seating capacity. With the GMC Yukon, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.