2022 Honda Pilot vs. Volkswagen Atlas

2021 Volkswagen Atlas vs. 2021 Honda Pilot
2022 Volkswagen Atlas

vs.

2022 Honda Pilot
$33,475 MSRP*

Starting MSRP

$39,060 MSRP
5

Trim Levels

5
5,000 pounds

Base Towing Capacity

3,500 pounds
154.0 cubic feet

Passenger Volume

151.7 cubic feet
Front-wheel drive

Standard Drivetrain

Two-wheel drive

Between the 2022 Honda Pilot vs. Volkswagen Atlas, you’ll find two popular picks for Bellaire families. Both models are full-size SUVs with tons of space for passengers and cargo alike, but they have some differences that may influence your final decision. While the Honda Pilot is no stranger to the Kalkaska roads, it’s the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas that takes the top spot – and we’re here to lay out the evidence.

 

 

VW Atlas vs. Honda Pilot: Price

No one wants to overpay for a quality vehicle, and between the VW Atlas vs. Honda Pilot, the Honda Pilot is much harder on your wallet. The Honda Pilot starts at $39,060 MSRP, while the VW Atlas starts at only $33,475 MSRP. That’s a difference of over $5,500! See how the rest of the lineup stacks up:

2021 VW Atlas

  • SE: $33,475 starting MSRP*
  • SE with Technology: $37,645 starting MSRP*
  • SEL: $43,245 starting MSRP*
  • SEL R-Line: $46,395 starting MSRP*
  • SEL Premium R-Line: $50,645 starting MSRP*

2022 Honda Pilot

  • EX-L: $39,060 starting MSRP
  • Special Edition: $39,660 starting MSRP
  • Touring: $43,620 starting MSRP
  • Elite: $49,120 starting MSRP
  • Black Edition: $50,620 starting MSRP

VW Atlas vs. Honda Pilot: Towing

Next, what about the towing potential of the two SUVs? Not only is the VW Atlas more affordable, but it’s more capable as well with its 5,000-pound towing capacity when properly equipped. The Honda Pilot just can’t keep up. Compare the base towing specs below:

  • 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Base Towing Capacity: 5,000 pounds
  • 2022 Honda Pilot Base Towing Capacity: 3,500 pounds

VW Atlas vs. Honda Pilot: Dimensions

How about the interior dimensions for those Lake City road trips? The Honda Pilot, once again, falls just a little short of the sky-high standards set by the VW Atlas. The Atlas offers more space to stretch out in nearly every dimension, including total passenger volume

2022 Volkswagen Atlas

  • Head Room (1st/2nd/3rd Row, Without Sunroof): 41.3 / 40.4 / 38.3 inches
  • Shoulder Room (1st/2nd/3rd Row): 61.5 / 60.8 / 54.9 inches
  • Legroom (1st/2nd/3rd Row): 41.7 / 37.6 / 33.7 inches
  • Total Passenger Volume: 154.0 cubic feet

2022 Honda Pilot

  • Head Room (1st/2nd/3rd Row, Without Sunroof): 39.5 / 39.9 / 38.9 inches
  • Shoulder Room (1st/2nd/3rd Row): 62 / 62 / 57.6 inches
  • Legroom (1st/2nd/3rd Row): 40.9 / 38.4 / 31.9 inches
  • Total Passenger Volume: 151.7 cubic feet

VW Atlas vs. Honda Pilot: Features

Finally, what features can you expect behind the wheel? The Honda Pilot offers a good amount of standard and optional features that span from connectivity to entertainment, but the VW Atlas goes above and beyond when it comes to interior technology. Here are just a sampling of the differences between the two:

2022 Volkswagen Atlas:

  • Rear View Camera System
  • Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Rear Traffic Alert
  • Pedestrian Monitoring
  • Intelligent Crash Response
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring
  • Touchscreen sound system with 6.5-inch color display
  • Bluetooth® technology with audio streaming
  • App-Connect
  • Dual-zone climate control
  • Auto-dimming interior rear view mirror
  • LED interior lighting

2022 Honda Pilot:

  • Multi-Angle Rearview Camera
  • Multi-functional center console storage
  • 5-inch Color LCD Screen
  • Bluetooth Streaming and Audio
  • Advanced Rear Entertainment System

Learn More with Serra Volkswagen of Traverse City

You’ve learned all the major differences between the Honda Pilot vs. Volkswagen Atlas, so which will it be? We think it’s clear that the Volkswagen Atlas is the ultimate full-size SUV for all of your upcoming adventures, so stop by Serra Volkswagen of Traverse City of Traverse City to take a test drive today. Contact us with any questions about our VW inventory! Looking for other models? Consider the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan interior!

 

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