2025 Honda
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2025 Volkswagen
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| MPG - City | 18 - 19 MPG | 18 - 20 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 23 - 27 MPG | 25 - 26 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 7 - 8 seats | 6 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 86.5 - 87.0 ft3 | 96.8 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 285 hp | 269 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 3,500 - 5,000 lbs | 2,000 - 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 199.9 - 200.2 in | 200.7 in |
| Exterior Width | 78.5 in | 78.3 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.0 in
Rear 40.8 in |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 37.6 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.1 - 40.5 in
Rear 39.2 - 40.2 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 Honda Pilot than in the Volkswagen Atlas.
The Volkswagen Atlas will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Honda Pilot.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Honda Pilot 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). The Honda Pilot is somewhat more expensive than the Volkswagen Atlas.
Dimensions
The Honda Pilot is about the same width as the Volkswagen Atlas.
When looking at overall length, the Honda Pilot takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Volkswagen Atlas.
Handling
The Honda Pilot 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 Honda Pilot for pulling heavy loads.
The Honda Pilot has a little more horsepower than the Volkswagen Atlas.
Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Honda Pilot doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Volkswagen Atlas.
Utility
The Honda Pilot offers greater seating capacity than the Volkswagen Atlas, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around.
The Honda Pilot has less cargo space than the Volkswagen Atlas, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.