Comparing The Volkswagen Atlas To The Toyota Highlander in Baton Rouge

The Volkswagen Atlas is here, and has been met with rave reviews. But, when you’re in the market for a new SUV, glowing praise isn’t always enough. What you need to know, especially for a brand-new model, is how it stacks up against the competition. You want to know how the Atlas will fit your lifestyle, when compared to similar SUVs. What sets the Atlas apart from every other Volkswagen to date is the third row of seating. So, to find the right comparison, we want to pit the Atlas versus another three row SUV. In this case, we are comparing the Volkswagen Atlas to the Toyota Highlander LE Plus. To do this, let’s look at four main categories that should be a consideration when purchasing an SUV.

Comparing the size of the Atlas versus the Highlander

Right off the bat, the Volkswagen Atlas measures in larger than the Toyota Highlander. The Highlander is 191.1 inches long, 75.8 inches wide, and has a height of 68.1 inches. The Atlas is 198.3 inches long, 77.9 inches wide, and has a height of 69.6 inches. This may not seem like much of a difference from the outside, but this difference shows its worth when it comes to cargo space. The Atlas boasts 96.8 cubic feet of potential cargo space. The Highlander measures short of that at a potential of 83.7 cubic feet of space. This translates to more room; whether you’re talking about filling that space with stuff, or you’re talking about the comfort of your passengers.

Comparing the safety features of the Atlas versus the Highlander

The Volkswagen Atlas, like the rest of the Volkswagen lineup, provides an assortment of both passive and active safety systems. It has been engineered to meet or exceed all current safety regulations and features six airbags as standard along with several electronic safety systems. All Atlas models are equipped with standard Electronic Stability Control. The Atlas is the only vehicle in its class to offer the Automatic Post-Collision Braking System, which is standard on all models. The Atlas is equipped with a basic rearview camera, pedestrian monitoring, blind spot monitoring, forward collision warning, rear traffic alert, and lane departure warning as well. The Highlander also has pedestrian detection as part of their pre-collision system, a rearview monitoring camera, and six airbags. However, it does not feature the automatic post collision braking system. Blind spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are both listed as “not available” for all models on their website.

Comparing the gas mileage of the Atlas versus the Highlander

This is one area that where the comparisons are close. According to the US Department of Energy, the Volkswagen Atlas offers 18 miles per gallon in the city and 25 miles per gallon on the highway. The Toyota Highlander does slightly better in the city at 20 miles per gallon, but get 24 miles per gallon on the highway, making the difference negligible.

Comparing the price of the Atlas versus the Highlander

The 2018 Volkswagen Atlas starts at $34,875. The 2017 Toyota Highlander LE Plus starts at $35,060. It is important to note that the price for the Highlander is based on the 2017 model year, since the 2018 model has not yet arrived. It is also important to note that I is expected to rise slightly.

While these comparisons may be a helpful step in deciding which three-row SUV is right for your family, nothing replaces getting a first-hand look at the vehicle. If you would like to do that, we encourage you to contact our team at Southpoint Volkswagen to schedule a test drive.

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