2025 Hyundai Palisade vs. 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Review

Picture of the 2025 Hyundai Palisade

2025 Hyundai
Palisade

MSRP*: $36,800 to $54,100
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Picture of the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

2024 Volkswagen
Atlas Cross Sport

MSRP*: $36,985 to $51,880
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MPG - City 19 MPG 19 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 - 26 MPG 26 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 86.4 ft3 77.8 ft3
Engine
  • 291-hp, 3.8-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 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 291 hp 269 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 lbs 2,000 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 196.7 in 195.5 in
Exterior Width 77.8 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 44.1 in
Rear 42.4 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 40.4 in
Head Room Front 39.3 - 40.7 in
Rear 38.8 - 40.1 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Hyundai Palisade than in the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The Hyundai Palisade will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Hyundai Palisade 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). The Hyundai Palisade is somewhat more expensive than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.

Dimensions
The Hyundai Palisade is about the same width as the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. When looking at overall length, the Hyundai Palisade takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.

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

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

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Hyundai Palisade doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.

Utility
The Hyundai Palisade offers greater seating capacity than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. The Hyundai Palisade has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.