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2025 Volkswagen
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2025 Volkswagen
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MPG - City | 19 - 20 MPG | 25 - 28 MPG |
MPG - Hwy | 26 MPG | 33 - 36 MPG |
Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Cargo Space | 77.8 ft3 | 60.2 - 65.9 ft3 |
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Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
Horsepower | 269 hp | 174 hp |
Towing Capacity | 2,000 - 5,000 lbs | Info not available |
Exterior Length | 195.5 in | 175.8 in |
Exterior Width | 78.3 in | 72.5 in |
Leg Room |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 40.4 in |
Front 40.1 in
Rear 37.9 in |
Head Room |
Front 39.4 in
Rear 37.8 in |
Front 39.5 - 40.7 in
Rear 38.8 - 39.8 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
The Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Volkswagen Taos, with comparable head- and legroom.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport and the Volkswagen Taos.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport as you will with the Volkswagen Taos, 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). The Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Volkswagen Taos, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is much wider than the Volkswagen Taos, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
If you go with the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Volkswagen Taos.
Handling
The Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport has a larger turning radius than the Volkswagen Taos, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport greatly out-muscles the Volkswagen Taos.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Volkswagen Taos.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport and the Volkswagen Taos.
With the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Volkswagen Taos.