2021 Chevrolet Traverse vs. 2021 Volkswagen Atlas
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse and 2021 Volkswagen Atlas contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse and the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas.
When comparing the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse's and the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, resale value and base engine power. The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse's and the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse is a better car than the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas.
Pricing: A used 2021 Chevrolet Traverse ranges from $19,326 to $35,833 while a used 2021 Volkswagen Atlas is priced between $19,900 to $33,050.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse loses 51.9 percent of its value and the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas loses 53.5 percent of its value. This means the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse retains 1.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse’s base engine makes 310 horsepower, and the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas base engine makes 235 horsepower. The Traverse is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 524 miles. The Atlas is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 446 miles.This gives the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2021 Chevrolet Traverse and 2021 Volkswagen Atlas are comparable in regards to front head room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas has higher safety ratings than the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.81 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
29800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
32108
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
27000 - 37580
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
31545
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
32108
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
27000 - 37580
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
27007
Price Range:
19326 - 35833
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
28757
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
22434 - 40434
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
988
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
87281
# Good or Great Deals:
619
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
26490
Price Range:
19900 - 33050
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
28757
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
22434 - 40434
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
967
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
81307
# Good or Great Deals:
593
Chevrolet Traverse Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
7.8 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Chevrolet Traverse
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
7.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.7 - 12.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.105
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Volkswagen Atlas
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
7.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.7 - 12.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.18620193700575
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
7.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.1 - 26.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
19.915707495323712
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
7.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.1 - 26.4
Chevrolet Traverse Rankings
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60 out of / 66Volkswagen Atlas Rankings
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62 out of / 66Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2021 Chevrolet Traverse Trim Levels
High Country, L, LS, LT Cloth, LT Leather, Premier, RS
2021 Volkswagen Atlas Trim Levels
S, S 4Motion, SE, SE 4Motion, SEL 4Motion, SEL Premium 4Motion, V6 SE, V6 SE 4Motion, V6 SE R-Line, V6 SE R-Line 4Motion, V6 SEL, V6 SEL 4Motion, V6 SEL Premium 4Motion, V6 SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion, V6 SEL R-Line, V6 SEL R-Line 4Motion
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.81 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
310 hp @ 6800 rpm
Torque:
266 foot-lbs @ 2800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
235 hp @ 4500 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 27 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
349 / 524 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 24 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
391 / 446 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
62.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
40 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
62.2 inches
Cargo Space:
23 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
98.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
60.8 inches
Cargo Space:
20.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
96.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
174.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4362 lbs
Width:
78.6 inches
Height:
70.7 inches
Length:
204.3 inches
Wheelbase:
120.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4248 lbs
Width:
78.4 inches
Height:
70.1 inches
Length:
200.7 inches
Wheelbase:
117.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/65R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Mosaic Black Metallic
White
Summit White
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Deep Black Pearl
White
Pure White
Blue
Tourmaline Blue Metallic
Gray
Platinum Gray Metallic
Silver
Pyrite Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Interior Colors
Black
Titan Black
