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2022 Kia
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2023 Volkswagen
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| MPG - City | Info not available | 18 - 21 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | Info not available | 23 - 25 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 6 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 53.0 ft3 | 96.8 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 235 - 276 hp |
| Towing Capacity | Info not available | 2,000 - 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 172.2 in | 200.7 in |
| Exterior Width | 71.1 in | 78.3 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 36.0 in |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 37.6 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.1 in
Rear 37.7 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Volkswagen Atlas than in the Kia Niro EV, due to its greater head- and legroom.
The Volkswagen Atlas offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Kia Niro EV, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.
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 Kia Niro EV will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Volkswagen Atlas.
Dimensions
Since the Kia Niro EV 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 Kia Niro EV, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Volkswagen Atlas.
Handling
The Kia Niro EV has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Volkswagen Atlas, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Kia Niro EV has a lot less horsepower than the Volkswagen Atlas.
Powertrain
The Kia Niro EV has much lower torque than the Volkswagen Atlas, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
The Kia Niro EV has less seating than the Volkswagen Atlas, making the Volkswagen Atlas the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Kia Niro EV has significantly less cargo capacity than the Volkswagen Atlas.