Comparison - Acura MDX 2021 - vs - Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SEL 2020

Suv one:

Acura MDX A-Spec 2022

General

Other Names:

Also called:

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Also called:

Volkswagen Teramont

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

57,400

Updated:

09 Dec 2020

41,445

Updated:

13 Oct 2019

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2022

2020

Total Seating:

Transmission:

10-speed Shiftable Automatic

8-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

18.50gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Lunar Silver Metallic

#8D919A

Platinum White Pearl

#F4F4F4

Performance Red Pearl

#971C30

Apex Blue Pearl

#022A72

Liquid Carbon Metallic

#666770

Majestic Black Pearl

#1C252D

Color:

Deep black pearl

#000000

Platinum Gray Metallic

#686C6F

Tourmaline blue metallic

#063956

Aurora Red metallic

#D60118

Pure Gray

#9B9B9B

Pyrite Silver metallic

#9E9E98

Pacific Blue Metallic

#016BA6

Pure White

#FFFFFF

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

Pros
Sharp styling,
surprisingly nimble chassis,
high-tech cabin.

Cons
Tight third row passenger space,
mediocre fuel economy ratings,
fussy infotainment touchpad.

By:

caranddriver.com

Pros
Expressive shape
Swell ride and handling
Even more space
Type S performance and comfort
Strong in safety

Cons
Hybrid’s gone...
...and gas mileage remains mediocre
Third-row access is tight
Tetchy touchpad interface

By:

thecarconnection.com

The Atlas Cross Sport is a stylish mid-size two-row SUV, but it's too similar to its three-row namesake to stand out from the crowd.

Pros
Spunky styling,
tons of available features,
roomy interior.

Cons
Ho-hum driving dynamics,
truncated cargo space,
shorter powertrain warranty than main rivals.

By:

caranddriver.com

The 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport comes with front wheel drive, and all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 8-speed shiftable automatic.All-new two-row midsize SUV based on the popular three-row Atlas.Introduces the first generation of the Atlas Cross Sport.

Pros
Spacious interior with straightforward cabin design
Good combination of athletic handling and everyday comfort
Stylish exterior design

Cons
Not very quick to accelerate, even with the optional V6
Lower fuel economy than some competitors

By:

edmunds.com

The 2021 VW Atlas is a competent family hauler that assimilates into the daily routine without fuss.

Pros
Plenty of space
Good warranty
Good tech
Relative value among competitors
Solid powertrains

Cons
A little boring
Base touchscreen is on the small side
Not fuel-efficient
Cross Sport gets lost

By:

thecarconnection.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

19.00mpg

18.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

25.00mpg

23.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

3.50L

2.00L

Torque:

267ft-lbs

at 4 700rpm

258ft-lbs

at 1 600rpm

Horsepower:

290hp

at 6 200rpm

235hp

at 4 500rpm

Cam Type:

Single overhead cam (SOHC)

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

40.50Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

Side view Camera:

On steering wheel:

Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel

Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

198.40in

195.50in

Width:

78.70in

78.30in

Height:

67.10in

67.70in

Ground Clearance:

7.30in

Wheel Base:

113.80in

117.30in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.50

Rear Head Room:

38.10

Front Leg Room:

41.60in

Rear leg room:

38.50in

40.40in

Front Hip Room:

59.30in

Front Shoulder Room:

61.90in

Rear Hip Room:

57.80in

Rear Shoulder room:

60.30in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

95.00cu.ft

77.80cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

5000lbs

2000lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

18.10cu.ft

40.30cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

18.20degrees

Angle of Departure:

21.20degrees

Curb Weight:

4534.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

4 One-Touch Power Windows

Hands-Free Entry

Heated Mirrors

Reverse Tilt Dual Mirrors Provides Curb View When Vehicle In Reverse

Hands-Free Entry

Reverse Tilt Passenger Only Provides Curb View When Vehicle In Reverse

Heated Mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

8 -Way Power Driver Seat

8 -Way Power Passenger Seat

Bucket Front Seats

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Height Adjustable Passenger Seat

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Premium Leather/Sueded Microfiber

Ventilated Driver Seat

Ventilated Passenger Seat

Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

Bucket front seats

Height Adjustable Passenger Seat

8 -Way Power Passenger Seat

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

8 -Way Power Driver Seat

Leatherette

Rear Seats Features:

Folding center armrest

Manual Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats

Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control

Reclining Rear Seats

Split-Folding Rear Seatback

Folding center armrest

Reclining Rear Seats

Split-Folding Rear Seatback

Rear Ventilation Ducts

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front Stabilizer Bar

Stabilizer Bar

Rear Suspension:

Rear Stabilizer Bar

Stabilizer Bar

Suspension Info:

Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Three Zone Climate Control

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

12.3-inch wide full-HD center display

16 Total Speakers

1 Subwoofer(S)

710 Watts Stereo Output

USB Connection

Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control

Speed Sensitive Volume Control

Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete)

3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

Memory Card Slot

USB With External Media Control

USB Connection

6 Total Speakers

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Alloy Wheels:

yes

Wheel size:

20 X 9.0 In.

20 X 8.0 In.

Wheels more:

Temporary Spare Tire

Underbody Mounted Spare Tire

All Season Tires

Wheel Dimensions:

Width:

255.00millimeters

Aspect Ratio:

Diameter:

R20

Width:

255.00millimeters

Aspect Ratio:

Diameter:

R20

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Ventilated Front Disc

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

Solid Rear Disc Brakes

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

LED Headlamp

Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Front, Rear And Third Row Head Airbags

Post-Collision Safety System

Pre-Collision Safety System

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

4-Wheel ABS

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Rear Center 3-Point Belt

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Turn Signal Mirrors

Cornering Lights

Turn Signal Mirrors

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Pre-Collision Safety System

Rear Center 3-Point Belt

Post-Collision Safety System

LED Headlamp

Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Options

Packages:

VW Care

Combination Assistance Kit

Roadside Assistance Kit

Exterior Options:

Side Steps

Wheel Locks

Accessory Towing Kit

Hood Deflector

Roof Rack

Splash Guards

Interior Options:

Rubber Mats Kit

Rearview Mirror W/HomeLink

Carpeted Mats

Luggage Net

Privacy Cover

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Ebony, Premium leather/sueded microfiber

#0F0F0F

Red, Premium leather/sueded microfiber

#A02720

Color:

Titan Black, leatherette

#000000

Dark Beige, leatherette

#D9B382

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Comparison - Acura MDX 2021 - vs - Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SEL 2020

General

Also called:

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Also called:

Volkswagen Teramont

Expert Reviews

Fuel

Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

Colors

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