2021 Volkswagen Atlas vs 2021 Honda Pilot | Milwaukee

Buying a vehicle is exhausting. Not just the paperwork, but also the research. When researching vehicles you have to compare features and trims of the same vehicle. And then do that for many other vehicles. And then take those finding and compare them to each other. While we can’t do all the research for you, we can help a little bit.

Today, we’ll be comparing two popular trims for the two popular SUVs: the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas V6 SEL 4MOTION vs the 2021 Honda Pilot Touring AWD. Look below to see detailed specs like price, fuel economy, powertrain options, and cargo space.

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Powertrain Options

Every 2021 Atlas trim has two engines to choose from: a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder and a 3.6-liter V6. The four-cylinder produces 235 horsepower and gets 21-city/24-highway mpg. The specs for the V6 are listed in the table above. Both engines are capable, fuel-efficient options. Not only does the 2021 Atlas have more options, but it also drives better. Acceleration for the two vehicles is similar, but handling is not. The 2021 Atlas handles well, particularly when cornering, with a reassuring amount of body roll that never feels uncomfortable. The 2021 Pilot, on the other hand, has a light and floaty steering. On a good day, it’s annoying. In bad weather, it can be downright scary.

Bigger Cargo Bay

Bust out the tape measure. No matter which dimensions you look at, the 2021 Atlas bests the 2021 Pilot. With all three rows of seats in place, the Atlas measures 20.6 cu-ft of cargo space. With the third row folded down, there’s 55.5 cu-ft. When both rear rows are folded down, there’s 96.8 cu-ft behind the first row. In comparison, there’s 16.5 cu-ft, 46.8 cu-ft, and 83.9 cu-ft behind each of the respective rows in the 2021 Honda Pilot. The winner is clear.

Want to learn more about the 2021 Atlas? Give Hall Volkswagen a call.