Your car comparison
Here's how the 2021 Toyota Highlander and the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas measure up.
L FWD (Natl)
$35,085
Starting MSRP
2.0T S FWD *Ltd Avail*
$31,545
Starting MSRP
Overview |
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| Door | ||
| 4-door | 4-door | - |
| Seats | ||
| 8 | 7 | - |
| Engine | ||
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295.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
235.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
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| Combined MPG | ||
| 24 | 22 | - |
| Size | ||
| 194.9" length, 68.1" height | 198.3" length, 70" height | - |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | - |
Exterior color |
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| Exterior color | ||
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Interior color |
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| Interior color | ||
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Dark Gray Black |
Black / Copper |
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Transmissions |
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| Transmissions | ||
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8-Speed A/T A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode |
8-Speed A/T A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode |
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Vehicle |
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| EPA Classification | ||
| Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | - |
Wheels |
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| Front Wheel Size | ||
| 18 X 8 in | 18 X 8 in | - |
| Rear Wheel Size | ||
| 18 X 8 in | 18 X 8 in | - |
| Spare Wheel Size | ||
| Compact in | Compact in | - |
| Front Wheel Material | ||
| Aluminum | Aluminum | - |
| Rear Wheel Material | ||
| Aluminum | Aluminum | - |
| Spare Wheel Material | ||
| Steel | Steel | - |
Electrical |
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| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | ||
| 150 | N/A | - |
Engine |
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| Engine Type | ||
| Regular Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | - |
| Displacement | ||
| 3.5 L/211 | 2.0 L/121 | - |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | ||
| 295 @ 6600 | 235 @ 4500 | - |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | ||
| 263 @ 4700 | 258 @ 1600 | - |
Mileage |
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| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | ||
| 29 MPG | 24 MPG | - |
| Cruising Range - City | ||
| 375.90 mi | 390.60 mi | - |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | ||
| 21 MPG | 21 MPG | - |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | ||
| 24 MPG | 22 MPG | - |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | ||
| 519.10 mi | 446.40 mi | - |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
| Estimated Battery Range | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
Suspension |
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| Suspension Type - Front | ||
| Strut | Strut | - |
| Suspension Type - Rear | ||
| Multi-Link | Multi-Link | - |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | ||
| Strut | Strut | - |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | ||
| Multi-Link | Multi-Link | - |
Brakes |
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| Brake Type | ||
| 4-Wheel Disc | 4-Wheel Disc | - |
| Brake ABS System | ||
| 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | - |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | ||
| Yes | Yes | - |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | ||
| Yes | Yes | - |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | ||
| 13.3 in | 13.2 in | - |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | ||
| 13.3 in | 12.2 in | - |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
Fuel Tank |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | ||
| 17.9 gal | 18.6 gal | - |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
Steering |
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| Steering Type | ||
| Rack-Pinion | Rack-Pinion | - |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | ||
| 37.4 ft | 38.1 ft | - |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
Tires |
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| Front Tire Size | ||
| P235/65VR18 | P245/60HR18 | - |
| Rear Tire Size | ||
| P235/65VR18 | P245/60HR18 | - |
| Spare Tire Size | ||
| Compact | Compact | - |
Trailering |
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| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | ||
| 5000 lbs | N/A | - |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | ||
| 500 lbs | N/A | - |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | ||
| 5000 lbs | N/A | - |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | ||
| 500 lbs | N/A | - |
| Maximum Trailering Capacity | ||
| 5000 lbs | N/A | - |
Weight Information |
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| Base Curb Weight | ||
| 4145 lbs | 4253 lbs | - |
| Curb Weight - Front | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
| Curb Weight - Rear | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
| Maximum Payload Capacity | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
| Curb Weight | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
| Total Option Weight | ||
| 0.00 lbs | 0.00 lbs | - |
Dimensions |
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| Passenger Capacity | ||
| 8 | 7 | - |
| Passenger Volume | ||
| 141.3 ft³ | 153.7 ft³ | - |
| Front Head Room | ||
| 41.2 in | 41.3 in | - |
| Front Leg Room | ||
| 42 in | 41.5 in | - |
| Front Shoulder Room | ||
| 59 in | 61.5 in | - |
| Front Hip Room | ||
| 57.2 in | 58.2 in | - |
| Second Head Room | ||
| 39.4 in | 40.4 in | - |
| Second Leg Room | ||
| 41 in | 37.6 in | - |
| Second Shoulder Room | ||
| 58.7 in | 60.8 in | - |
| Second Hip Room | ||
| 57 in | 58 in | - |
| Third Head Room | ||
| 36.1 in | 38.3 in | - |
| Third Leg Room | ||
| 27.7 in | 33.7 in | - |
| Third Shoulder Room | ||
| 55 in | 54.9 in | - |
| Third Hip Room | ||
| 45.6 in | 45.1 in | - |
| Wheelbase | ||
| 112.2 in | 117.3 in | - |
| Length, Overall | ||
| 194.9 in | 198.3 in | - |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | ||
| 76 in | 78.3 in | - |
| Height, Overall | ||
| 68.1 in | 70 in | - |
| Track Width, Front | ||
| 65.3 in | 67.2 in | - |
| Track Width, Rear | ||
| 65.4 in | 67.8 in | - |
| Min Ground Clearance | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
| Rear Door Opening Height | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
| Rear Door Opening Width | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
| Liftover Height | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 | ||
| 84.3 ft³ | 96.8 ft³ | - |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 | ||
| 48.4 ft³ | 55.5 ft³ | - |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 | ||
| 16 ft³ | 20.6 ft³ | - |