2024 Subaru Ascent vs. 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Review

Picture of the 2024 Subaru Ascent

2024 Subaru
Ascent

MSRP*: $34,395 to $48,695
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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 19 - 20 MPG 18 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 25 - 26 MPG 24 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 72.8 - 75.6 ft3 96.8 ft3
Engine
  • 260-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 269-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 260 hp 269 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 - 5,000 lbs 2,000 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 196.8 in 200.7 in
Exterior Width 76.0 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 42.2 in
Rear 38.6 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 37.6 in
Head Room Front 40.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 38.7 - 40.0 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
The Subaru Ascent offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Volkswagen Atlas, with comparable head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Subaru Ascent and the Volkswagen Atlas.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Subaru Ascent as you will with the Volkswagen Atlas, 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 Subaru Ascent will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Volkswagen Atlas.

Dimensions
Since the Subaru Ascent is much slimmer than the Volkswagen Atlas, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. When looking at overall length, the Subaru Ascent takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Volkswagen Atlas.

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

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Subaru Ascent will do just as well as the Volkswagen Atlas, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Subaru Ascent has a little less horsepower than the Volkswagen Atlas.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Subaru Ascent and the Volkswagen Atlas are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
The Subaru Ascent offers greater seating capacity than the Volkswagen Atlas, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. The Subaru Ascent has significantly less cargo capacity than the Volkswagen Atlas.