Three things the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas does better than the 2023 Toyota Highlander

When looking for a three-row SUV, consumers have a lot of options on the market. The new 2023 Volkswagen Atlas is one of the most versatile and practical models offered for sale and although there will be improvements made in 2024, the current Atlas remains one of the most desirable three-row SUVs you can buy. It has the interior space and practicality to rivals some of the most popular options in the segment like the Toyota Highlander and it also delivers better value and better performance. Let's take a look at three ways the new 2023 Volkswagen Atlas stands out from the 2023 Toyota Highlander.

Better value and more features

There is a difference of about $5,000 between the starting price of the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas and the 2023 Toyota Highlander. As you go up and through the various different trims offered on both models, the pricing difference remains about the same with the Atlas always delivering better value.

Moreover, the Atlas provides more standard features and available features than the new Highlander. Some of these features include a standard blind spot monitoring system in the Atlas which is only an option in the Highlander while the Volkswagen three-row SUV also gives you a standard digital instrument cluster and LED daytime running lights. Moreover, the Atlas features USB-C charging ports while the Highlander only has traditional charging ports.

More interior space in the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas

The 2023 Volkswagen Atlas shines compared to the Highlander in what matters most to consumers buying a three-row SUV: interior space. It has a total cargo area of 2,741 L compared to 2,387 L for the Toyota Highlander.

It also gives you 583 L of cargo space behind the third row compared to 453 L for the Highlander. And speaking of the third row, it delivers nearly 15 cm of extra legroom with 856 mm versus 701 mm.

Overall, the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas is definitely the more spacious option when comparing these two SUVs.

Available V6 engine in the Volkswagen Atlas

The 2023 Volkswagen Atlas comes standard with a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine like the new Highlander. Where the Atlas stands out is that it continues to offer a V6 engine for 2023. This engine gives you 276 hp, 12 extra horsepower over the base Highlander but more importantly it provides the traditional drive and feel of a V6 which is very important for many consumers. You won't find a six-cylinder engine in the Highlander lineup. Give us a call today to learn more about the impressive new 2023 Volkswagen Atlas and every way it stands out from the 2023 Toyota Highlander.