2024 Ford
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MPG - City | 19 - 21 MPG | 18 - 20 MPG |
MPG - Hwy | 25 - 28 MPG | 24 - 27 MPG |
Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 6 - 7 seats |
Cargo Space | 73.4 ft3 | 96.8 ft3 |
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Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
Horsepower | 250 - 335 hp | 269 hp |
Towing Capacity | 1,500 - 3,500 lbs | 2,000 - 5,000 lbs |
Exterior Length | 188.8 in | 200.7 in |
Exterior Width | 75.9 in | 78.3 in |
Leg Room |
Front 42.6 in
Rear 40.6 in |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 37.6 in |
Head Room |
Front 40.2 in
Rear 40.3 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.
Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Ford Edge than in the Volkswagen Atlas.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Ford Edge and the Volkswagen Atlas.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Ford Edge 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). Whether you pick the Ford Edge or the Volkswagen Atlas, it's going to cost you about the same.
Dimensions
Since the Ford Edge 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 Ford Edge, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Volkswagen Atlas.
Handling
The Ford Edge has a smaller turning radius than the Volkswagen Atlas, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Volkswagen Atlas is clearly the choice over the Ford Edge for pulling heavy loads.
The Ford Edge has a little less horsepower than the Volkswagen Atlas.
Powertrain
With similar torque, the Ford Edge and the Volkswagen Atlas are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.
Utility
The Ford Edge has less seating than the Volkswagen Atlas, making the Volkswagen Atlas the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Ford Edge has significantly less cargo capacity than the Volkswagen Atlas.