VW Atlas vs Honda Pilot

Atlas vs Pilot: Fuel Efficiency and Power

The Honda Pilot comes standard with a 3.5L V6 engine. It can turn out up to 280 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. Its performance partner is a 9-speed automatic transmission with shift-by-wire and paddle shifters.

If you’re looking for customizable power, however, the VW Atlas is the way to go. It has two available engine options, including the available 3.6L V6 that can produce up to 276 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque. Plus, it’s paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic® and Sport mode.

When it comes to fuel efficiency, these SUVs are pretty evenly matched. The VW Atlas gets an EPA-estimated 21 city and 25 highway MPG.¹ The Pilot, on the other hand, gets an EPA-estimated 20 city and 27 highway MPG.²

Atlas vs Pilot: Interior Space and Comfort

While both SUVs have enough room to haul your family and friends, you’ll have a little more room to stretch out in the VW Atlas. It offers 41.3 inches of headroom and 41.7 inches of legroom in the front. This is compared to the 40.1 inches headroom and 40.9 inches of legroom for front-row passengers in the Honda Pilot.

They both offer personalized comfort for you and all your passengers with available automatic climate control systems.

On top of that, when it’s time to pack up for the next road trip or football practice, both models offer flat-folding second and third rows to maximize cargo space. You’ll have just a little bit more with the Pilot, though. It offers 109.2 cubic feet of cargo space behind the first row, while the VW Atlas provides up to 96.8 cubic feet.

VW Atlas vs Honda Pilot: Innovative Technology

These SUVs also offer advanced technologies that will keep you connected to the world around you. They both offer an available 8-inch touchscreen. From there, you’ll be able to access helpful features, such as Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® integration, which will allow you to stay connected to your favorite apps and music.

There’s also plenty of technology to keep you safe behind the wheel in both SUVs. The Honda Pilot is equipped with the Honda Sensing® suite. It contains a variety of standard driver-assistive technologies. These include:

• Collision Mitigation Braking System™
• Road Departure Mitigation System
• Lane Keeping Assist System
• Adaptive Cruise Control

The Volkswagen Atlas, on the other hand, has a state-of-the-art Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS). In the event of a collision, it can turn off the fuel pump, unlock the doors, and activate the hazard lights. It’s also equipped with the Automatic Post-Collision Braking System, which can help slow the vehicle down after a collision to reduce the chance of additional impact.