Mazda CX-90 vs. Volkswagen Atlas
$39,300
$41,610
Highlights
| 2026 Mazda CX-90 | 2027 Volkswagen Atlas | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$39,300
|
$41,610
|
| Towing Capacity |
3,500 lbs
|
2,000 lbs
|
| Cargo Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6
|
Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| MPG |
23 City / 28 Hwy
|
22 City / 29 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
280 hp
|
282 hp
|
| Drive Type |
All Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
8
|
7
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2026 Mazda CX-90 | 2027 Volkswagen Atlas | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6
|
Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
332 @ 2000
|
258 @ 1600
|
| Displacement |
3.3 L/200
|
2.0 L/121
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
280 @ 5000
|
282 @ 5500
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
23 City / 28 Hwy
|
22 City / 29 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2026 Mazda CX-90 | 2027 Volkswagen Atlas | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
19 X 8.5 in
|
18 X 8 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
Compact in
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Wheel Size |
19 X 8.5 in
|
18 X 8 in
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P265/55HR19
|
P245/60TR18
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
Compact
|
| Front Tire Size |
P265/55HR19
|
P245/60TR18
|
Suspension
| 2026 Mazda CX-90 | 2027 Volkswagen Atlas | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Double Wishbone
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Double Wishbone
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
Steering
| 2026 Mazda CX-90 | 2027 Volkswagen Atlas | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
41 ft
|
41 ft
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2026 Mazda CX-90 | 2027 Volkswagen Atlas | |
|---|---|---|
| Liftover Height |
31 in
|
N/A
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
8 in
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
40 ft³
|
56 ft³
|
| Third Leg Room |
30 in
|
34 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
56 in
|
58 in
|
| Front Head Room |
40 in
|
41 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
42 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
58 in
|
61 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
78 in
|
78 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
67 in
|
67 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
67 in
|
68 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
39 in
|
38 in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
96 in
|
N/A
|
| Third Shoulder Room |
53 in
|
55 in
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
74 ft³
|
97 ft³
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Third Head Room |
37 in
|
38 in
|
| Wheelbase |
123 in
|
117 in
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
30 in
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
15 ft³
|
21 ft³
|
| Length, Overall |
202 in
|
201 in
|
| Height, Overall |
68 in
|
70 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
8
|
7
|
| Passenger Volume |
142 ft³
|
154 ft³
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
57 in
|
62 in
|
| Third Hip Room |
44 in
|
45 in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
53 in
|
N/A
|
| Second Hip Room |
56 in
|
58 in
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
44 in
|
N/A
|
| Second Head Room |
39 in
|
40 in
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
50 in
|
N/A
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2026 Mazda CX-90 | 2027 Volkswagen Atlas | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
19 gal
|
19 gal
|
| Curb Weight |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
3,500 lbs
|
2,000 lbs
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
3,500 lbs
|
2,000 lbs
|
| Total Option Weight |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
350 lbs
|
200 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
3,500 lbs
|
2,000 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
350 lbs
|
200 lbs
|
| Base Curb Weight |
4,735 lbs
|
4,321 lbs
|
Safety
| 2026 Mazda CX-90 | 2027 Volkswagen Atlas | |
|---|---|---|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2026 Mazda CX-90 | 2027 Volkswagen Atlas | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2026 Mazda CX-90 | 2027 Volkswagen Atlas | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2026 Mazda CX-90 | 2027 Volkswagen Atlas | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
14 in
|
12 in
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13 in
|
13 in
|
FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Mazda CX-90 or the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas?
The 2026 Mazda CX-90 and the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas both get 25 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Mazda CX-90 or the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas?
The 2026 Mazda CX-90 is cheaper than the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas with a $39,300 starting MSRP versus a $41,610 starting MSRP.
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