2021 Volkswagen Atlas drives up a highway

How does the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas compare to the 2021 Kia Telluride?

2021 Volkswagen Atlas Vs. 2021 Kia Telluride

We obviously love the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas, but we have to admit that the 2021 Kia Telluride brings some staunch competition to the table. While we’re not going to claim that the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas is better than the 2021 Kia Telluride in every way, we believe the 2021 Atlas is better for some drivers than the 2021 Telluride. What strengths does the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas hold over the 2021 Kia Telluride?


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For a look at how the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas compares to the 2021 Kia Telluride in some key areas, check out the following table:

2021 Volkswagen AtlasVs.2021 Kia Telluride
$31,545Starting MSRP$32,190
Up to 21 city / 24 highwayFuel EconomyUp to 20 city / 26 highway
5,000 poundsTowing Capacity5,000 pounds
20.6 cubic feet, 96.8 with seat areaCargo Volume21 cubic feet, 87 with seat area

Does the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas have more cargo room than the 2021 Kia Telluride?

As seen in the table above, both models are pretty evenly matched in key areas. One aspect where the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas really shines, however, is in terms of its cavernous cargo area, which provides nearly ten cubic feet more than that of the 2021 Kia Telluride.

The main strengths of the 2021 Kia Telluride include its pleasant drive, comfortable and spacious interior, user-friendly features, and hefty array of standard equipment. The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas, for its part, also provides a spacious interior and user-friendly features, along with composed handling. Its seating is roomy, and, as noted above, its cargo area is vast.

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Does the Kia Telluride or Volkswagen Atlas gain more new features for 2021?

Changes to the Kia Telluride for 2021 are minimal; it merely gains the addition of a Nightfall Edition package. The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas, meanwhile, gets a delightful styling refresh for the current model year. In addition, all-wheel drive can now be paired to the four-cylinder engine.

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