Three ways the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas stands out from the 2022 Honda Pilot

Choosing among the slew of mid-sized SUVs that permeate the automotive world is not an easy thing. There are a lot of options on the market, and they all have a lot to offer. Today, we take a look at the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas and the 2022 Honda Pilot. These two models that among the most spacious in their respective segments, and two of the most popular. That said, the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas has many caracteristics that allow it to stand out. Let’s take a closer look.

Engines

The 2022 Honda Pilot is offered with a single engine, a 3.5-litre six-cylinder. In the case of the Atlas, we get a 3.6-litre V6. On the other hand, the Atlas can also be ordered with a more economical engine, a 2.0L TSI four-cylinder engine coupled with an 8-speed automatic transmission that has an average fuel economy of only 9.1 l/100 km on the highway and 11.6 l/100 km in the city. It is available on the Trendline and Comfortline variants. The Volkswagen Atlas as well as the Honda Pilot are available with all-wheel drive.

In other words, you can get either a V6 engine in the Atlas that has the same power and performance as the Pilot, or you can get a turbocharged 2.0-litre that delivers a lot better fuel economy without sacrificing performance.

Interior

A three-seater SUV must be spacious inside and capable of meeting both your passenger and cargo space needs as it regularly serves as a taxi to drive children to school or even to leave for a family camping weekend. To carry all the gear that comes with the family, the Volkswagen Atlas offers a total of 583 liters of cargo space behind the third row. In the case of the Honda Pilot, this space is smaller with 524 liters.

The infotainment system screen of the Honda Pilot has a dimension of 7 inches across the range. If you opt for the Volkswagen Atlas, you'll get an 8-inch screen on all variants apart from the Trendline. In addition, a single Fender brand sound system with 12 speakers is powered by this infotainment system in the Atlas.

Price

Price is a very important factor when talking about a family vehicle. The Honda Pilot has a starting price of $ 46,920. For the Volkswagen Atlas, we are talking about a starting price of $ 41,595, which is considerably more advantageous.

The Honda Pilot and the Volkswagen Atlas are two good mid-size SUVs. That said, the 2022 VW Atlas has more cargo space with all seats in place, is more affordable, and it is more efficient.