Volkswagen Atlas 2021 vs Ford Explorer 2021: more space at a lower price
April 11 2021,
The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas and the 2021 Ford Explorer are two mid-size SUVs that emphasize luxury and comfort while providing excellent versatility. That said, the Volkswagen Atlas offers you a higher level of refinement at a better price. It therefore stands out in terms of the value offered in addition to offering more cargo space.
More value in the Volkswagen Atlas 2021
The price difference between the Volkswagen Atlas 2021 and the Ford Explorer 2021 is noticeable right from the entry-level model. While the Atlas has a starting price of $ 40,095, the Ford Explorer has a starting price of just under $ 45,000. Despite the difference of around $ 4,000, the Atlas still offers an auto-dimming interior mirror and blind spot monitoring system at no additional cost.
In the Comfortline version, offered at the same price as the base model of the 2021 Ford Explorer, you get keyless entry, remote starter, power tailgate and park assist systems.
The higher you move up the range, the more you get for less in the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas compared to the 2021 Ford Explorer, but above all you don't compromise on performance or luxury. In fact, experts who have had the opportunity to test both models confirm that the Volkswagen Atlas is the most luxurious and elegant SUV in its class. Its understated interior has the luxury of a much more expensive SUV, while handling on the road strikes the perfect balance between comfort and performance. The Explorer is less agile and less dynamic on the road.
The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas is more spacious
Here’s a look at how each SUV compares in terms of space:
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2021 Volkswagen Atlas |
2021 Ford Explorer |
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Cargo Space (three rows) |
583 litres |
516 litres |
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Cargo Space (seats folded) |
2,741 litres |
2,487 litres |
Even though the 2021 Ford Explorer is spacious, it cannot compete with the Atlas. The latter offers 583 liters of cargo space even with all seats in place including the last row. The Atlas offers 2,741 liters of total cargo space.
The 2021 Ford Explorer offers 516 liters of space with all three rows in place, but more importantly about 200 liters less space than the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas in total space.
Both SUVs offer a powerful V6 and towing capacity is similar (5,000 lbs in the case of the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas). That said, if you prefer a more efficient four-cylinder turbo engine without necessarily being less sporty, the Atlas can meet your needs. The Explorer also offers a four-cylinder turbo, but it consumes more than that of the Atlas.
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