Comparison - Volkswagen Nivus 2021 - vs - Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport GT 2022

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Volkswagen Nivus 2021

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Make: 
Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Model: 
Nivus
Atlas
Average Price: 
$
Updated: 
29 May 2020
$
37,805
Updated: 
03 Aug 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2022
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
no
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
18.60gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Kingfisher Blue Metallic
#157AA4
Aurora Red Metallic
#A8272F
Platinum Gray Metallic
#818890
Silver Mist Metallic
#E0E4E7
Deep Black Pearl
#1E262D

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
Spacious interior with straightforward cabin design
Good combination of athletic handling and everyday comfort
Easy-to-use infotainment system

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

By: 
edmunds.com

Pros
Sporty-looking bodywork,
spacious inside,
generous cargo room.

Cons
Could be more fuel efficient,
lacks driving verve we're used to from VW,
plasticky interior materials.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
21.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
25.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.00L
Torque: 
258ft-lbs
at 1 600rpm
Horsepower: 
235hp
at 5 400rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
40.50Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
no
yes
Door Pockets: 
no
yes
Cupholders: 
no
yes
Overhead console: 
no
yes
Seatback Storage: 
no
yes
Power Steering: 
no
yes
Parking sensors: 
no
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
no
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
no
yes
Rear View Camera: 
no
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Adaptive cruise control
Leatherette steering wheel
Turn signal in mirrors

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
195.50in
Width: 
78.30in
Height: 
67.80in
Ground Clearance: 
7.10in
Front Track: 
67.00in
Rear Track: 
67.60in
Wheel Base: 
117.30in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
39.40
Rear Head Room: 
37.80
Front Leg Room: 
41.70in
Rear leg room: 
40.40in
Front Shoulder Room: 
61.50in
Rear Shoulder room: 
60.60in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
77.80cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
2000lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
40.30cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
18.80degrees
Angle of Departure: 
25.00degrees
Curb Weight: 
4123.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
no
yes
Clock: 
no
yes
Trip computer: 
no
yes
Techometer: 
no
yes
Compass: 
no
no

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Heated mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Leatherette
Bucket front seats
8-way power driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
6-way manual passenger seat adjustment
Height adjustable passenger seat
Multi-level heated driver seat
Multi-level heated passenger seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Folding center armrest
Split-folding rear seatback
Reclining rear seats

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
Rear Suspension: 
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
no
yes
Climate Control: 
no
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual zone front climate control
Rear ventilation ducts
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
no
yes
Satellite radio: 
no
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
6 total speakers
Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
USB connection
USB with external media control
Memory card slot
3 months of provided satellite radio service

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
no
Rear defogger: 
no
no
Alloy Wheels: 
no
yes
Wheel size: 
20 x 8.0 in
Wheels more: 
All season tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
255.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R20

Safety Features

ABS: 
no
yes
Front head airbags: 
no
yes
Rear head airbags: 
no
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
no
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
no
yes
Traction control: 
no
yes
Child seat anchors: 
no
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated discs
Stability control: 
no
yes
Rear brakes: 
solid rear disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
no
yes
Daytime running lights: 
no
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
no
yes
Front fog lights: 
no
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
no
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
no
yes
Front headrests: 
no
yes
Rear headrests: 
no
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
no
yes
More Safety Features: 
Rear center 3-point belt
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Blind spot warning accident avoidance system
Rear cross traffic alert
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
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