2024 Nissan ARIYA vs. 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Review

Picture of the 2024 Nissan ARIYA

2024 Nissan
ARIYA

MSRP*: $39,590 to $54,190
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Picture of the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas

2024 Volkswagen
Atlas

MSRP*: $37,995 to $52,890
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MPG - City Info not available 18 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 24 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 59.7 ft3 96.8 ft3
Engine
  • 214-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 238-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 335-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 389-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 269-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 214 - 389 hp 269 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 2,000 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 182.9 in 200.7 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 42.3 in
Rear 37.0 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 37.6 in
Head Room Front 37.9 - 39.6 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.3 in
Front 41.3 in
Rear 40.4 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Volkswagen Atlas than in the Nissan ARIYA, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Volkswagen Atlas offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Nissan ARIYA, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.

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). The Nissan ARIYA is somewhat more expensive than the Volkswagen Atlas.

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

Handling
The Nissan ARIYA has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Volkswagen Atlas, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Volkswagen Atlas is clearly the choice over the Nissan ARIYA for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Nissan ARIYA greatly out-muscles the Volkswagen Atlas.

Powertrain
The Nissan ARIYA has much lower torque than the Volkswagen Atlas, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Nissan ARIYA has less seating than the Volkswagen Atlas, making the Volkswagen Atlas the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Nissan ARIYA has significantly less cargo capacity than the Volkswagen Atlas.