Model Year | 2019 | 2017 | |
Model | Volkswagen Atlas | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6200 266 lb-ft@2750 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 117.3 in | 109.8 in | 7.5 in |
Length | 198.3 in | 192.5 in | 5.8 in |
Width | 78.3 in | 75.8 in | 2.5 in |
Height | 69.7 in | 68.1 in | 1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4502 lb. | 4535 lb. | -33 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.7 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.5 in | 59.3 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 57.2 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 44.2 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 39.9 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 60.8 in | 59.6 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 57.1 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.4 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.3 in | 35.9 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 54.9 in | 55.0 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.1 in | 45.6 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.7 in | 27.7 in | 6 in |
Total Legroom | 112.8 in (over 3 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | 2.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.6 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 6.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 55.5 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 96.8 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas.
2017 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |