VW Atlas Cross Sport vs the Competition

Drive Off in a Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport in Sarasota, FL

If you are in the market for an outstanding new SUV to drive in Lakewood Ranch, then you should visit Sunset Volkswagen of Sarasota. In our new inventory, you can check out the new Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, a stylish and fun-to-drive midsize crossover that we think you will love. With its combination of standout design, excellent performance, and exciting features, the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport might be the ideal SUV for you. But how does it stack up to the competition? Here is how the Atlas Cross Sport compares to the Hyundai Santa Fe and Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

The Atlas Cross Sport and Jeep Grand Cherokee both provide customers from Lakewood Ranch with similar powertrain performance, but the VW Atlas Cross Sport has the edge on raw muscle. The Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport comes standard with a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine that produces 273 pound-feet of torque. The Jeep Grand Cherokee comes standard with a 3.6-liter V-6 engine just 260 pound-feet of torque. Now, this may not seem like a huge power deficit in the grand scheme of things, but trust us when we say you'll notice the difference when it comes to off-the-line acceleration and power. In fact, when you compare the standard towing capacity of each models, the VW Atlas Cross Sport can confidently pull up to 5,000 pounds, while the Jeep Grand Cherokee only offers up to 3,500 pounds of towing capacity standard.

In terms of cargo volume, the Atlas Cross Sport has a clear advantage. With the rear row of seats up, the Atlas Cross Sport boasts a cargo volume of 40.3 cubic feet, while the Jeep Grand Cherokee has a cargo volume of 37.7 cubic feet. With the rear row of seats folded down, the Atlas Cross Sport yields up to 77.8 cubic feet of maximum cargo volume. Meanwhile, the Jeep Grand Cherokee has a maximum cargo volume of 70.8 cubic feet. If you need a crossover with all the space you need for luggage, camping gear, sporting equipment, and more, the Atlas Cross Sport has a clear edge on the Jeep Grand Cherokee.