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Chevrolet Suburban vs. Volkswagen Atlas

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Suburban 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 Chevrolet Suburban and the Volkswagen Atlas.

When we compare the Chevrolet Suburban's and the Volkswagen Atlas's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Suburban has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Volkswagen Atlas has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Suburban's and the Volkswagen Atlas's specifications and ratings, the Volkswagen Atlas is a better car than the Chevrolet Suburban.

Pricing: For a new model, the Chevrolet Suburban's price is between $71,580 and $98,977, with the Volkswagen Atlas priced between $41,870 and $58,236.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chevrolet Suburban loses 56 percent of its value and the Volkswagen Atlas loses 53.5 percent of its value. This means the Volkswagen Atlas retains 2.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Chevrolet Suburban.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Suburban’s base engine makes 355 horsepower, and the Volkswagen Atlas base engine makes 269 horsepower.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Volkswagen Atlas has higher safety ratings than the Chevrolet Suburban, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

71580 - 98977

Starting MSRP:

63400

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)

61120

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)

58840 - 63400

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

41870 - 58236

Starting MSRP:

39310

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)

39270

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

32190 - 44750

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

Price Range:

-

Category Avg Price:

N/A

Category Avg Price Range:

N/A

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

Price Range:

-

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)

51972

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

50800 - 55009

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

Chevrolet Suburban Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.4 / 10

Reliability:

7.7 / 10

Retained Value:

7.4 / 10

Safety:

7.0 / 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 Chevrolet Suburban

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

10.1

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)

9.4

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)

8.8 - 10.1

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.38

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volkswagen Atlas

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)

10.0

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

8.8 - 11.3

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Chevrolet Suburban Rankings

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

2 / 34

Large SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

2 / 12

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $70k

2 / 4

Best Large SUVs Under $70k

2 / 3

Best Gas Mileage Large SUVs

4 / 12

Best Large SUVs for Tall People

4 / 12

Most Comfortable Large SUVs

4 / 12

Best Large SUVs for the Money

4 / 10

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

6 / 34

Most Reliable Large SUVs

6 / 12

Most Affordable Large SUVs

6 / 10

Best Large SUVs

7 / 12

Large SUVs with the Most Legroom

7 / 12

Safest Large SUVs

7 / 12

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

8 / 34

Large SUVs with Best Resale Value

8 / 12

Large SUVs with the Most Horsepower

9 / 12

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

10 / 34

Best Large SUVs for Towing

10 / 12

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

11 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

12 / 34

Best Off-road Large SUVs

12 / 12

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

14 / 34

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

15 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

15 / 30

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

19 / 34

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

20 / 34

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

25 / 30

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

27 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

30 / 34

Volkswagen Atlas Rankings

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

5 / 67

Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

6 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

7 / 67

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

10 / 34

Best Midsize SUVs for Tall People

10 / 32

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

10 / 30

Safest Midsize SUVs

11 / 32

Most Affordable Midsize SUVs

12 / 28

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

15 / 34

Most Comfortable Midsize SUVs

15 / 32

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

16 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

17 / 34

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

18 / 34

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

20 / 67

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

20 / 34

Best Gas Mileage Midsize SUVs

20 / 32

Safest Crossover SUVs

23 / 67

Best Midsize SUVs for Towing

23 / 32

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

24 / 67

Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

26 / 32

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

27 / 34

Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

27 / 32

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

28 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

28 / 34

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

28 / 32

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

31 / 34

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

42 / 56

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

47 / 67

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

52 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

64 / 67

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Diesel, Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Chevrolet Suburban Trim Levels

High Country, LS, LT, Premier, RST, Z71

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 / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 100000 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 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 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

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

355 hp @ 5600 rpm

Torque:

383 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.063 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

7700 lbs

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:

5.3 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

8

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

4X2 / 4X4

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

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):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Automatic Parking:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Air Suspension:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Front Bench Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Quad Seats:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Captain's seat:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Automatic Parking:

Available

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

N/A

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Air Suspension:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Standard

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Quad Seats:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Captain's seat:

Available

Massage Seats:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Safety Features

360-Degree Camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Backup camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Safety Features

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Backup camera:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

42.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

44.5 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

65.6 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.9 inches

Rear Leg Room:

42 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

64.6 inches

Cargo Space:

41.5 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

144.5 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:

60.5 inches

Cargo Space:

20.6 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

96.6 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

174.3 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

5680 lbs

Width:

81 inches

Height:

75.6 inches

Length:

226.3 inches

Wheelbase:

134.1 inches

Ground Clearance:

8 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4317 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:

18.0 x 8.5 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

265/65R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P245/60R18

Exterior Colors

Black

Black

Blue

Lakeshore Blue Metallic

Gray

Dark Ash Metallic / Sterling Gray Metallic

Green

Woodland Green

Red

Radiant Red Tintcoat / Victory Red

White

Summit White

Yellow

Wheatland Yellow

Silver

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Deep Black Pearl

Blue

Mountain Lake Blue Metallic

Gray

Not available

Green

Not available

Red

Not available

White

Opal White Pearl

Yellow

Not available

Silver

Silver Mist Metallic

Interior Colors

Black

Jet Black

Gray

Gideon/Very Dark Atmosphere

Beige

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Titan Black

Gray

Not available

Beige

Shetland Beige

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