2021 Toyota Highlander vs. 2021 Volkswagen Atlas

Image Comparison

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What is the main difference between Highlander and Atlas?

Two SUVs with more similarities, such as the body structure, ground shadow size, height, and cargo volume, than differences, like the starting price, horsepower, fuel economy, and maximum occupancy. First of all, the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas is priced $3,365 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2021 Toyota Highlander. Also, a bigger engine usually means less mpg. But the 2021 Highlander has a more powerful engine and it gets 3.9 more mpg than the 2021 Atlas. And finally, you'll seat one more passenger in the Highlander than in the Atlas. Among similarities are the body structure, ground shadow size, height, and cargo volume.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 3.5 L, Auto, FWD
  • 3.5 L, Auto, All Wheel
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, All Wheel
MSRP
MSRP
$34,910
$31,545
Engine
Engine
3.5 L/211
2.0 L/121
Horsepower
Horsepower
295 hp
235 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
City MPG
City MPG
20 - 21 MPG
21 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
28 - 29 MPG
24 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
23 - 24 MPG
22 MPG
Width
Width
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
76 in
78.3 in
Length
Length
194.9 - 197.4 in
198.3 in
Height
Height
68.1 in
70 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
112.2 in
117.3 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
102.9 - 104.2 ft2
107.8 ft2
Seats
Seats
7 - 8
7
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.4 - 41.2 in
41.3 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42 in
41.5 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
59 in
61.5 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.1 - 39.4 in
40.4 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
41 in
37.6 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
58.4 - 58.7 in
60.8 in

Costs

2021 Toyota Highlander

2021 Volkswagen Atlas

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,400 - $2,500
$2,600 - $3,000
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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