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2022 Honda
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2023 Volkswagen
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| MPG - City | 19 - 20 MPG | 18 - 21 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 25 - 27 MPG | 24 - 25 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 7 - 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 82.1 - 83.9 ft3 | 77.8 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 280 hp | 235 - 276 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 500 - 5,000 lbs | 2,000 - 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 196.5 in | 195.5 in |
| Exterior Width | 78.6 in | 78.3 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 40.9 in
Rear 38.4 in |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 40.4 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.5 - 40.1 in
Rear 39.9 - 40.9 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.
Comfort
The Honda Pilot offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, with comparable head- and legroom.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Honda Pilot and the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
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 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 Honda Pilot is somewhat more expensive than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
Dimensions
The Honda Pilot is about the same width as the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
When looking at overall length, the Honda Pilot takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
Handling
The Honda Pilot has a smaller turning radius than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is clearly the choice over the Honda Pilot for pulling heavy loads.
In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Honda Pilot and the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
Powertrain
With similar torque, the Honda Pilot and the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.
Utility
Soccer Moms and those who need to chauffeur around a lot of people will appreciate the Honda Pilot more than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, due to its significantly greater seating capacity.
The Honda Pilot has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.