| Model Year | 2020 | 2015 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Atlas | Jeep Cherokee | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6200 266 lb-ft@2750 |
3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 271 hp@6500 239 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 117.3 in | 106.3 in | 11 in |
| Length | 198.3 in | 182.0 in | 16.3 in |
| Width | 78.3 in | 73.2 in | 5.1 in |
| Height | 69.7 in | 65.7 in | 4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4502 lb. | 4044 lb. | 458 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 39.4 in | 1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.5 in | 57.6 in | 3.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 53.8 in | 4.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 41.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 38.5 in | 1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 60.8 in | 55.1 in | 5.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 49.9 in | 8.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 40.3 in | -2.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.3 in | 0.0 in | 38.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 54.9 in | 0.0 in | 54.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.1 in | 0.0 in | 45.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 33.7 in | 0.0 in | 33.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 112.8 in (over 3 rows) | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 31.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.6 ft3 | 24.8 ft3 | -4.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 55.5 ft3 | 24.8 | 30.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 96.8 ft3 | 54.9 ft3 | 41.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas.
| 2015 Jeep Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | The GMC Terrain and Subaru Forester have roomy rear seats, but no vents to keep people back there cool. The Ford Escape has rear air vents, but a much less roomy rear seat. The Jeep Cherokee has a roomy, comfortably high rear seat AND rear air vents. see full Jeep Cherokee review | |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Jeep Cherokee.