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What are the advantages of the VW Atlas vs the Toyota Highlander? Complexe VW 440, your Volkswagen dealership in Laval, close to the North Shore of Montreal, Terrebonne and Montreal North, has compared both of these midsize SUVs. Read on below to find out more about this comparison and all of the advantages the popular Volkswagen Canada SUV offers, compared to its rival!
VW Atlas and Toyota Highlander: Prices and Trim Levels
The 2024 Atlas comes in 4 trim levels, offered at the following base prices:
- Comfortline: $ 53,260
- Peak Edition: $ 57,260
- Highline: $ 60,260
- Execline: $ 63,260
When it comes to the Toyota Highlander, there are also 4 fuel trims available, alongside 3 hybrid models.
Highlander:
- LE AWD: $ 49,741
- XLE AWD: $ 52,601
- LE AWD (hybrid): $ 52,741
- XLE AWD (hybrid): $ 55,601
- XSE AWD: $ 56,301
- Limited AWD: $ 58,001
- Limited AWD (hybrid): $ 61,001
VW Atlas and Toyota Highlander: Design and Dimensions
Although they present similar dimensions, the Volkswagen Atlas is slightly bigger than its rival. Moreover, both of these vehicles come with a 3rd row of seats.
| Sizes | VW Atlas | Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5097 mm | 4951—5015 mm |
| Width | 1990 mm | 1931 mm |
| Height | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2980 mm | 2850 mm |
| Headroom 1st/2nd/3rd | 1,049/1,026/NA mm | 1,046/1,001/NA mm |
| Legroom 1st/2nd/3rd | 1,059/955/NA mm | 1,066/1,041/NA mm |
| Seating | Up to 7- passengers | Up to 8- passengers |
VW Atlas vs Toyota Highlander: Specs
Let’s now take a look at the differences in terms of the Toyota Highlander vs Volkswagen Atlas specs.
Powertrain and Power
Under the hood, the 2024 Toyota Highlander hides a 2.4- liter 4- cylinder turbo with 264 horsepower/310 lb-ft. maximum torque. When it comes to the hybrid trims, they are equipped with a 2.4- liter 4- cylinder coupled with a Hybrid Synergy Drive system; this powertrain provides you with a combined 243 horsepower.
As you can see, the VW vs Toyota SUV offers superior levels of power, no matter the selected trim.
All in all, both of these SUVs are equipped with powerful and fuel-efficient powertrains, which offer similar levels of power. However, take note that the hybrid trims of the Toyota Highlander offer less power, which also translates into an inferior towing capacity.
Towing Capacity and Cargo Space
All of the 2024 Atlas trim levels come with a 5,000-pound (2,268 kg) towing capacity. When it comes to the Toyota Highlander, although the fuel trims offer a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 pounds, it is not the case for the hybrid trims, which only offer a 3,500-pound (1,588 kg) towing capacity.
Moreover, our Toyota Highlander vs Volkswagen Atlas comparison shows that the latter offers an amount of cargo space that is significantly superior to that of its rival. In fact, while the VW SUV offers between 583 and 2,735 liters of cargo space, the midsize Toyota SUV only offers between 453 and 2,387 liters, depending on if you fold down rear seats or not.
The Atlas also comes in a 5- passenger model; if you like what the Atlas has to offer, but would prefer a more compact model, then the 2024 Atlas Cross is the perfect model to cater to your needs, when it comes to capacity!
On-Board Technologies
The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas is quite generous when it comes to on-board technologies and evolved safety features. Here is a list of the equipment you could find aboard the Atlas, including several of which are standard offered on all trim levels:
- Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- Wireless cellphone charging
- A 12- inch touch screen
- USB-C ports
- SiriusXM satellite Radio
- A 10.25- inch Digital Pro Cockpit
- Autonomous Emergency Braking with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection
- Travel Assist System
- Rear Cross Traffic and Exit Alert
- Dynamic Road Sign Display
- Head-Up Display
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- And so much more.
The Toyota Highlander also offers lots of technologies, like:
- Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- Wireless cellphone charging
- A 12.3- inch touch screen
- Pre-Collision Alert
- Lane Departure Alert
- Automatic headlights
- Etc.
Takeaway
Our VW Atlas vs Toyota Highlander comparison clearly shows that both of these SUVs offer solid levels of performance, though the Atlas is a more interesting option when it comes to interior dimensions and towing capacity, among other things.
Would you like to find out more about the features the 2024 Atlas offers, or perhaps about our Volkswagen special offers in Laval, our Volkswagen financing options, or maybe you would like to take one of our vehicles out for a test drive? Come and visit us at Complexe VW 440 in Laval! We are located close to the North Shore of Montreal, Terrebonne and Montreal North.
VW Atlas et Toyota Highlander: A Summary Table
| Specs | VW Atlas 2024 | Toyota Highlander 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price Range | 53 260 $ - 63 260 $ | 49 741 $ - 61 001 $ |
| Power | 2.0 L turbo with 269 HP/273 lb-ft. | 2.4 L turbo 264 HP/310 lb-ft. 2.5 L + hyb. syst. w/ 243 HP |
| Drivetrain | 4MOTION | AWD |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.2 – 13.0/9.2 – 9.7 L/100 km | 11.8/8.6 L/100 km (fuel) 6.7/6.8 L/100 km (hybrid) |
| Towing Capacity | 2268 kg (5000 lb) | 3500—5000 lb |
| Cargo Space | 583-2,735 liters | 453-2,387 liters |
| Nb passagers | Up to 7 | Up to 8 |
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