2019 Volkswagen Atlas vs. 2020 Kia Telluride

• The 2.0L four-cylinder of the Atlas is rated at 235 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque.
• Upgrading to the 3.6L V6 raises the stakes to 276 hp and 266 lb-ft of torque.

The other downside to the standard V6 on the Telluride is its fuel economy:

• The Telluride’s 291-hp V6 earns an EPA-estimated 20 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway.
• A front-wheel drive VW Atlas with 2.0L turbo earns an EPA-estimated 22 city mpg and 26 highway mpg.

• In the VW Atlas, you can fold down the third row of seating to expand the cargo area to 55.5 cubic feet. Need more space? Fold down the second row for 96.8 cubic feet.
• The Telluride only offers 46 cubic feet of space when the third row is folded down, and still comes up short with a max cargo volume of 87 cubic feet.

Not only does the Atlas offer more space, you’ll find it easier to load up your gear with available features like the handsfree easy-open power liftgate.

Your passengers can also have peace of mind knowing that the VW Atlas was awarded five stars in all NHTSA safety categories. It scored better than the four-star Telluride in all front crash tests. No wonder the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas was named a Best Family Car and a Top 10 Road Trip Car by Kelley Blue Book.