2021 VW Atlas vs Kia Telluride | Lewisville, TX

It’s no secret that there are many SUV options out there, but here at Lewisville Volkswagen, we’re big fans of the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas. Check out how it stacks up against one of its biggest competitors: the 2021 Kia Telluride.

Space

When you’re driving an SUV, space for passengers and cargo is important. When you park the VW Atlas and the Kia Telluride side-by-side, the first thing you’ll notice is that the Atlas is larger. With a wheelbase of 117.3 inches, length of 200.7 inches, and height of 70.1 inches, it leaves the Telluride in the dust with its 114.2-inch wheelbase, 196.9-inch length, and 68.9-inch height. Its larger exterior dimensions mean that the VW Atlas has a more spacious interior, with up to 96.8 cubic feet of cargo room compared to the 87 cubic feet in the Telluride. Your taller passengers will also appreciate the Atlas’s increased legroom and headroom on longer drives.

Efficiency

Considering the VW Atlas is the larger of the two SUVs, you would think it would have lower fuel economy, but that’s not the case. With its standard 2.0-liter turbo engine, the Atlas achieves an efficient 21 mpg while you’re doing your daily driving in the city.* On the other side, the Kia Telluride’s 3.8-liter V6 engine achieves 20 city mpg with front-wheel drive and 19 city mpg with all-wheel drive.**

Safety

Both the 2021 VW Atlas and the 2021 Kia Telluride have an array of standard and optional safety features. When it comes to the basics, only the Atlas includes fog lights as part of its standard equipment. The Atlas’s all-weather lights also come with a low-speed corner-illuminating feature to help you see better when you navigate in low-visibility conditions.

We might be biased, but we think the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas is the better choice when you’re shopping for an SUV, as it puts incredible safety, space, and performance in one affordable package. Contact us at Lewisville Volkswagen to see it in person.

*21 city/24 highway mpg (2021 Atlas 2.0L, 8-speed automatic transmission). EPA estimates. Your mileage will vary and depends on several factors, including your driving habits and vehicle condition.

**Based on EPA estimates. Actual mileage will vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits, and your vehicle’s condition.