Comparison - Volkswagen Atlas SEL 4MOTION 2020 - vs - Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 2019

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Volkswagen Atlas SEL 4MOTION 2020

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Volkswagen Teramont

Also called:

Nissan Terrano

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

44,395

Updated:

23 Jan 2020

44,560

Updated:

11 Apr 2019

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Four Wheel Drive

Year:

2020

2019

Total Seating:

Transmission:

8-speed Shiftable Automatic

Continuously Variable-speed Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

18.60gals

19.50gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Pure White

#FFFFFF

Platinum gray metallic

#4D5760

Deep black pearl

#0B0B0C

Tourmaline blue metallic

#1B3D58

Pacific Blue Metallic

#016BA6

Color:

Brilliant Silver Metallic

#BDBBBC

Caspian Blue Metallic

#293D80

Pearl White Tintcoat

#EBECE4

Scarlet Ember Tintcoat

#941619

Gun Metallic

#3B424B

Magnetic Black Pearl

#000000

Midnight Pine Metallic

#424941

Mocha Almond Pearl

#442D27

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

Space comes before pace with the roomy 2020 Volkswagen Atlas.

Pros
Massive interior
Rides well
Easy third-row access
Spacious cargo area

Cons
Not fast
Not efficient
Not stylish
Not luxurious

By:

thecarconnection.com

The 2020 Volkswagen Atlas's #7 ranking is based on its score within the Midsize SUVs category. Currently the Volkswagen Atlas has a score of 8.0 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 32 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Roomy seats in every row
Cavernous cargo bay
User-friendly infotainment system
Carlike handling
Great fuel economy

Cons
Underpowered engines
Some downmarket cabin materials

By:

usnews.com

Now standard with VW Car-Net telematics app, free for five years.SE w/ Technology R-Line models and up get hands-free liftgate and parking sensors.SE w/ Technology models and up get 20-inch wheels; SEL Premiums upgrade to 21-inch wheels.The 2020 Volkswagen Atlas comes with front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 8-speed shiftable automatic.

Pros
Spacious interior offers ample room for passengers in all three rows
Great compromise between precise handling and everyday comfort
Straightforward cabin design makes everything easy to use

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

By:

edmunds.com

The 2019 Nissan Pathfinder has value and interior flexibility as its assets, but this crossover SUV is ripe for a redesign.

Pros
Comfortable interior
Active safety tech standard
Strong V-6 engine
Good value
Calm ride

Cons
Outdated infotainment
Subpar outward vision
Land yacht handling
Light on refinement

By:

thecarconnection.com

Rear parking sensors and USB-C ports now standard on specific trim levels.Additional driver aids now standard on all but base trim level.The 2019 Nissan Pathfinder now offers USB-C ports for front and rear passengers, and features once reserved for the top trim levels trickle down through the range.

PROS
V6 engine delivers strong acceleration with decent fuel economy
Third-row seating is easy to access
Offers robust towing capacity
Automatic emergency braking and rear parking sensors are standard on every trim level

CONS
Cargo capacity and small-item storage are below average
Offers less roomy third-row space than some rivals
The top trim's ride quality may be too firm for some drivers

By:

edmunds.com

The 2019 Nissan Pathfinder ranked #18 in Midsize SUVs. Currently the Nissan Pathfinder has a score of 7.7 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 55 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Easy-to-use infotainment system
Strong engine

Cons
Stiff ride
Dull cabin materials
Uncomfortable rear seats
Small cargo hold

By:

usnews.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

19.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

26.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Engine Size/Displacement:

3.60L

3.50L

Torque:

266ft-lbs

at 2 750rpm

259ft-lbs

at 4 800rpm

Horsepower:

276hp

at 6 200rpm

284hp

at 6 400rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

38.10Feet

38.70Feet

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:

yes

Side view Camera:

yes

On steering wheel:

Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel

Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

198.30in

198.50in

Width:

78.30in

77.30in

Height:

70.00in

70.60in

Ground Clearance:

8.00in

7.00in

Front Track:

67.20in

65.70in

Rear Track:

67.80in

65.70in

Wheel Base:

117.30in

114.20in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

41.30

41.10

Rear Head Room:

40.40

38.50

Front Leg Room:

41.50in

42.30in

Rear leg room:

37.60in

41.70in

Front Hip Room:

58.20in

56.80in

Front Shoulder Room:

61.50in

60.90in

Rear Hip Room:

58.00in

56.00in

Rear Shoulder room:

60.80in

60.40in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

96.80cu.ft

78.90cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

5000lbs

6000lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

20.60cu.ft

16.20cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

20.40degrees

16.50degrees

Angle of Departure:

22.40degrees

20.80degrees

Curb Weight:

4662.00lbs

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:

Hands-Free Entry

Heated Mirrors

Reverse Tilt Passenger Only Provides Curb View When Vehicle In Reverse

Reverse tilt dual mirrors provides curb view when vehicle in reverse

Heated mirrors

2 One-Touch Power Windows

Hands-Free Entry

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

6 -Way Power Passenger Seat

8 -Way Power Driver Seat

Bucket Front Seats

Height-Adjustable Driver Seat

Leatherette

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

4 -way power passenger seat

8 -way power driver seat

Bucket front seats

Driver cooled seat

Height adjustable driver seat

Leather

Multi-level heating driver seat

Multi-level heating passenger seat

Passenger cooled seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

Rear Seats Features:

Split-Folding Rear Seatback

Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control

Folding Center Armrest

Manual Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats

Folding center armrest

Manual folding bench third row seats

Multi-level heating

Rear ventilation ducts with fan control

Split-folding rear seatback

Reclining rear seats

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Stabilizer Bar

Front stabilizer bar

Rear Suspension:

Stabilizer Bar

Rear stabilizer bar

Suspension Info:

Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Three Zone Climate Control

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Three Zone Climate Control

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

6 Total Speakers

USB Connection

Memory Card Slot

USB With External Media Control

3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

1 subwoofer(s)

13 total speakers

3 Months of provided satellite radio service

Bose premium brand speakers

Bose premium brand stereo system

USB connection

Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control

Speed sensitive volume control

Satellite Radio W/Real Time Traffic Satellite Radio

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

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

Ventilated front disc brakes

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

Solid Rear Disc Brakes

Rear ventilated 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:

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Post-Collision Safety System

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Turn Signal Mirrors

LED Headlamp

Pre-Collision Safety System

Blind-Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Rear Center 3-Point Belt

Cornering Lights

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Blind spot warning accident avoidance system

Pre-collision safety system

Remote anti-theft alarm system

Turn signal mirrors

Rear height adjustable headrests

Post-Collision Safety System

Led Headlamp

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Rear Center 3-Point Belt

Options

Packages:

VW Care

Combination Assistance Kit

Roadside Assistance Kit

2nd-Row Dual Captain’s Chairs

Cargo Package

Nissan Mobile Entertainment System Package

Exterior Options:

Wheel Locks

Splash Guards

Side Steps

Trailer Hitch Extras

Hood Deflector

Rear Bumper Applique

Roof Rack

Special Paint - Pearl White TriCoat

Running Boards

Cross Bars

4-Piece Splash Guards

4-Piece Black Splash Guards

Rear Bumper Protector

Special Paint - Scarlet Ember Tintcoat

Interior Options:

Rubber Mats Kit (Bench Seats)

Rubber Mats Kit (Captain's Chairs)

Luggage Net

Rearview Mirror W/Homelink

Carpeted Mats (Bench Seats)

Privacy Cover

Carpeted Mats (Captain's Chairs)

Interior Accent Lighting

Illuminated Kick Plates

Welcome Lighting

4-Piece Floor Mats

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Shetland Beige, leatherette

#D2CAC3

Titan Black, leatherette

#000000

Color:

Almond, leather

#AA9F8D

Charcoal, leather

#000000

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Comparison - Volkswagen Atlas SEL 4MOTION 2020 - vs - Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 2019

General

Also called:

Volkswagen Teramont

Also called:

Nissan Terrano

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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