2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid vs. 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Review

Picture of the 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid

2026 Honda
CR-V Hybrid

MSRP*: $35,630 to $42,250
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Picture of the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

2025 Volkswagen
Atlas Cross Sport

MSRP*: $37,190 to $52,195
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MPG - City 38 - 43 MPG 19 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 33 - 36 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 71.8 - 76.5 ft3 77.8 ft3
Engine
  • 204-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 269-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 204 hp 269 hp
Towing Capacity 1,000 lbs 2,000 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 184.8 in 195.5 in
Exterior Width 73.5 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 41.3 in
Rear 41.0 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 40.4 in
Head Room Front 38.2 in
Rear 38.2 in
Front 39.4 in
Rear 37.8 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Honda CR-V Hybrid offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Honda CR-V Hybrid.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Honda CR-V Hybrid as you will with the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Honda CR-V Hybrid will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.

Dimensions
Since the Honda CR-V Hybrid is much slimmer than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Honda CR-V Hybrid, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.

Handling
The Honda CR-V Hybrid has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is clearly the choice over the Honda CR-V Hybrid for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Honda CR-V Hybrid has a lot less horsepower than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.

Powertrain
The Honda CR-V Hybrid has much lower torque than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Honda CR-V Hybrid and the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Honda CR-V Hybrid as you will in the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.