Bentley Bentayga vs. Volkswagen Atlas
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Bentley Bentayga and 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 Bentley Bentayga and the Volkswagen Atlas.
When comparing the Bentley Bentayga's and the Volkswagen Atlas's specifications and ratings, the Bentley Bentayga has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. The Volkswagen Atlas has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Bentley Bentayga's and the Volkswagen Atlas's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: For a new model, the Bentley Bentayga's price is between $225,945 and $313,362, with the Volkswagen Atlas priced between $38,737 and $56,016.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Bentley Bentayga loses 47.8 percent of its value and the Volkswagen Atlas loses 53.5 percent of its value. This means the Bentley Bentayga retains 5.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Volkswagen Atlas.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Bentley Bentayga’s base engine makes 542 horsepower, and the Volkswagen Atlas base engine makes 269 horsepower. The Bentayga is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 473 miles. The Atlas is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 484 miles. This gives the Volkswagen Atlas the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Bentley Bentayga. The Bentayga uses premium unleaded, and the Atlas uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Bentley Bentayga and Volkswagen Atlas are comparable in regards to front leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Volkswagen Atlas has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
225945 - 313362
Starting MSRP:
203900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Exotic Midsize SUVs)
177267
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Exotic Midsize SUVs)
78900 - 249000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
38737 - 56016
Starting MSRP:
38200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
38382
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
31990 - 43000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Exotic Midsize SUVs)
182364
Category Avg Price Range:
(Exotic Midsize SUVs)
87442 - 277286
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
41289
Price Range:
35998 - 51121
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
45804
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
36966 - 59949
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
98177
Depreciation %:
0.48149811
Resale Value $:
105723
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Exotic Midsize SUVs)
0.48143047
Category Depreciation Range:
(Exotic Midsize SUVs)
0.45706434 - 0.49646208
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize SUVs)
0.48432299
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
0.30530799 - 0.56163117
Bentley Bentayga Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Volkswagen Atlas Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Bentley Bentayga
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volkswagen Atlas
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
10.9
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
8.7 - 16.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.8420729078343185
Typical Category Recalls:
(Exotic Midsize SUVs)
0.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Exotic Midsize SUVs)
0.8 - 3.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.8887869707206635
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.5 - 39.2
Bentley Bentayga Rankings
Not yet available
Volkswagen Atlas Rankings
Ranking
5 out of / 66Ranking
6 out of / 31Ranking
8 out of / 66Ranking
11 out of / 31Ranking
13 out of / 33Ranking
14 out of / 31Ranking
14 out of / 31Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 33Ranking
16 out of / 66Ranking
16 out of / 31Ranking
17 out of / 33Ranking
17 out of / 33Ranking
17 out of / 26Ranking
18 out of / 66Ranking
18 out of / 33Ranking
20 out of / 66Ranking
21 out of / 31Ranking
23 out of / 31Ranking
24 out of / 33Ranking
26 out of / 66Ranking
26 out of / 31Ranking
27 out of / 31Ranking
28 out of / 33Ranking
29 out of / 33Ranking
30 out of / 33Ranking
46 out of / 66Ranking
46 out of / 66Ranking
47 out of / 54Ranking
62 out of / 66Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Bentley Bentayga Trim Levels
Azure V8, S Black Edition, S V8, V8
Volkswagen Atlas Trim Levels
Peak Edition 4Motion, SE, SE 4Motion, SEL 4Motion, SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years
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):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
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:
542 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
568 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.102 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
269 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.062 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 21 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
315 / 473 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium 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):
20 / 26 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
372 / 484 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
17.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
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:
96.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
174.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5326 lbs
Width:
87.5 inches
Height:
68 inches
Length:
201.8 inches
Wheelbase:
117.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4343 lbs
Width:
88.5 inches
Height:
70.4 inches
Length:
200.7 inches
Wheelbase:
117.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
21.0 x 10.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
285/45R21
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Deep Black Pearl
Blue
Mountain Lake Blue Metallic
Gray
Platinum Gray Metallic
Silver
Silver Mist Metallic
White
Pure White
Interior Colors
Beige
Camel
Black
Beluga / Burnt Oak
Blue
Imperial Blue
Brown
Newmarket Tan / Saddle
Gray
Brunel / Gravity Grey / Portland
Green
Cumbrian Green
Purple
Damson
Red
Cricket Ball / Hotspur
White
Linen / Magnolia
Interior Colors
Beige
Shetland Beige
Black
Titan Black
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Purple
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Not available
