2021 Volkswagen Atlas vs 2021 Toyota 4Runner

When it comes to SUVs, there are so many choices. Oh boy, are there so many choices. Over 100 in fact, if you include crossovers. With that many options, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Let us help by doing some of the preliminary research for you.

Here’s our head-to-head comparison of the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas V6 SEL R-Line and the 2021 Toyota 4Runner Nightshade Special Edition. Which gives you the better bang for your buck?

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Spacious Interior

No one likes being stuffed into a cramped third row. With the 2021 4Runner, that’s what you get. It has less than 30 inches of legroom in the third row. The 2021 Atlas is spacious in every row, including the third row. Even adults can fit comfortable in the far back. On top of that, the 2021 Atlas has a whopping 96.8 cu-ft of cargo space with all the seats down. The 2021 4Runner tops out at 89.7 cu-ft.

Smooth Ride

We’ll give credit where it’s due: the 2021 4Runner is a good off-roader. However, it’s just as bumpy of a ride off-roading as it is on asphalt. You’ll feel every imperfection in the road in a 4Runner. The jerky, unrefined transmission adds to the unpleasantness. The 2021 Atlas doesn’t have any of those problems. With both the V6 and turbo-four variants, the Atlas has a plush ride, soaking up every bump in the road. You can barely hear any road noise either, making for a calm and comfortable trip, every time.

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