2021 Volkswagen Atlas vs 2021 Mazda CX-9: Versatility first

When we are looking for a midsize SUV there are several options available to us in the market, but when we want an SUV that offers both space in three rows of seats AND driving pleasure, the choice is more limited. Two models stand out at this level, the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas and the 2021 Mazda CX-9.

You just have to read the expert reviews, you will see that both the CX-9 and the Atlas stand out in terms of handling and performance, in addition to offering space for 7 passengers. . The big difference between the Atlas and the CX-9, however, is the overall space offered to each passenger and in the trunk. More modern and luxurious, the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas also stands out from the Mazda CX-9 in terms of elegance, comfort and technology.

Much more space in the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas

The 2021 Mazda CX-9 is a three-row SUV, but it’s the smallest in its segment when it comes to interior space. The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas is one of the most spacious. It delivers 583 liters behind the last row when all the seats are in place, almost 200 liters more than the CX-9 in the same situation. The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas offers a total of nearly 2,800 liters of cargo space compared to just 2,017 liters in the 2021 Mazda CX-9.

The difference is enormous and these 800 liters which separate the Atlas from the CX-9 will make all the difference for the majority of families. We're talking about practically one more compact SUV in terms of space in the Volkswagen SUV, that's no small feat. This difference in space continues in the cabin where all rows of the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas are more spacious than those of the 2021 Mazda CX-9.

Better cargo capacity in the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas

The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas comes standard with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that develops 235 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. Paired as standard with 4Motion all-wheel drive, this engine offers better fuel economy than the four-cylinder turbo engine in the Mazda CX-9. In fact, the Mazda CX-9 only offers a four-cylinder engine that offers only 3,500 lbs of towing capacity.

When you go for the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas with a 276-horsepower V6 engine, you not only get almost 50 more horsepower than the CX-9, but you also get better towing capacity with 5,000 lbs vs. 3,500 lbs.

Come and discover the new Volkswagen Atlas 2021 today!