Are you looking for a new mid-size SUV for traveling around Ramona, CA? You don't need to look any further than the 2022 VW Atlas from Mossy Volkswagen. It's a stylish, safe, and tech-equipped option that is ideal for daily travel. However, many of our customers are also fans of Honda SUVs and want to know how the new Atlas compares to the 2022 Honda Pilot. We are happy to help you compare any of our new VW models to the competition so that you make the right choice for your driving style.
Engine and Performance Comparison
The 2022 Volkswagen Atlas offers a couple different powertrain options for your consideration. You don't have to settle for the base engine, which is great if you'd like to customize your vehicle to your driving style. The 2022 Honda Pilot features only one powertrain for cruising around Poway, CA. No matter which model you choose, you'll have a 3.5-liter V6 engine that delivers 280 horsepower. All this power comes at a price, however. The new Pilot has a much higher starting price and a larger fuel tank, which means you'll have to pay more at the pump. The Honda SUV delivers an EPA-estimated 20 mpg city, 27 mpg highway, and 23 mpg combined fuel economy rating. If you opt for an all-wheel drive SUV, your fuel economy will drop to 19 mpg city, 26 mpg highway, and 22 mpg combined.
The VW Atlas features a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine as standard equipment. This setup offers 235 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, making it an incredibly competitive model for the segment. You can get an EPA-estimated 21 mpg city, 25 mpg highway, and 23 mpg combined with this setup. If you'd like even more power for your journeys near San Marcos, CA, consider upgrading to the available 3.6-liter V6 engine. This version gives you 276 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque, increasing the performance of an already capable SUV model.
Interior Options for the New SUVs
You can cruise through Escondido with your friends, family, and co-workers in either new SUV. As mid-size SUVs, you can expect ample legroom, headroom, and cargo space for both models. The 2022 Pilot offers seating for eight, while the 2022 Atlas seats seven. However, you will have more space for your passengers in the Volkswagen Atlas SUV, making it a more comfortable option for your road trips. You'll have 153.7 cubic feet of passenger volume in the Atlas, compared to the Pilot's 152.9 cubic feet. The occupants seated in the front seats will have more headroom and legroom in the Atlas, too. Passengers seated in the back will have nearly two more inches of legroom in the VW Atlas than those seated in the third row of the Honda Pilot.
Do you plan to use your SUV for transporting cargo items around town? Whether you need to load up sporting or band equipment for extracurricular activities, camping gear for a weekend adventure, or shopping bags from your local errand runs, the Volkswagen Atlas model beats the competition. Only the new VW Atlas comes standard with a power liftgate and remote trunk release feature, in addition to the increased cargo volume. The new Honda Pilot offers an optional hands-free liftgate for a fee and less cargo space in the back for hauling your goods.
2022 Atlas vs. 2022 Pilot Technology
Upgrade your tech experience by choosing a new SUV. Both models come standard with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. With this technology at your fingertips, you can display your favorite map application for turn-by-turn directions. You can also play your favorite music or podcasts, respond to phone calls and text messages, and more. Are you looking for a new mid-size SUV with a Wi-Fi hotspot so that you can stay connected on the road? You'll want to choose the new VW Atlas, which comes standard with a Wi-Fi hotspot.
Safety Amenity Comparison
Modern vehicles come equipped with a great range of driver-assistance technologies, and the new SUVs from Volkswagen and Honda are no exceptions to this rule. Both models come standard with many of the safety tech features that were only expensive upgrades five years ago. You can equip both models with features like rear cross-traffic alert, a blind-spot monitor, traction control, electronic stability control, brake assist, and more. Only the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas comes standard with auto-leveling headlights and rain-sensing wipers. Neither feature is available for the 2022 Honda Pilot SUV.
If you're ready to lease or buy a new VW Atlas, make your way to our Escondido Volkswagen dealership. We'd love to place you behind the wheel of a new SUV.
