Volkswagen Atlas vs. Buick Envision
When comparing the Volkswagen Atlas's and the Buick Envision's specifications and ratings, the Volkswagen Atlas has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, interior volume and base engine power. The Buick Envision has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Volkswagen Atlas's and the Buick Envision's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Volkswagen Atlas vs. Buick Envision Pricing
A used 2024 Volkswagen Atlas ranges from $38,123 to $54,452 while a used 2023 Buick Envision is priced between $31,495 to $47,005. For a new model, the Volkswagen Atlas's price is between $39,695 and $55,919, with the Buick Envision priced between $34,459 and $48,853.
Volkswagen Atlas vs. Buick Envision Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Volkswagen Atlas loses 46.4 percent of its value and the Buick Envision loses 52.2 percent of its value. This means the Volkswagen Atlas retains 5.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Buick Envision.
Volkswagen Atlas vs. Buick Envision Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Volkswagen Atlas is 7.6 out of 10 while the Buick Envision's quality rating is 7.6 out of 10. This results in the Volkswagen Atlas being ranked 15 out of 22 Best 7-Seater SUVs and the Buick Envision being ranked 7 out of 29 Best Luxury Small SUVs.
Volkswagen Atlas vs. Buick Envision Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Volkswagen Atlas is 5.7 out of 10. For the Buick Envision the reliability rating is 5.6 out of 10. This gives the Volkswagen Atlas a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Buick Envision.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Volkswagen Atlas’s base engine makes 269 horsepower, and the Buick Envision base engine makes 228 horsepower. The Atlas is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 502 miles. The Envision is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 493 miles.This gives the Buick Envision the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Volkswagen Atlas the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison
The Volkswagen Atlas, a crossover/midsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room and rear shoulder room. The Buick Envision, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage in the areas of rear leg room cargo space.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Volkswagen Atlas and the Buick Envision have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
39695 - 55919
Used Asking Price:
38123 - 54452
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.463635
Pricing
New Asking Price:
34459 - 48853
Used Asking Price:
31495 - 47005
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.522154
Volkswagen Atlas Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
5.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Buick Envision Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.633333 / 10
Reliability:
5.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas Rankings
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59 out of / 66Buick Envision Rankings
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62 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Volkswagen Atlas Trim Levels
Peak Edition SE 4Motion, Peak Edition SEL 4Motion, SE, SE 4Motion, SEL 4Motion, SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion
Buick Envision Trim Levels
Avenir, Essence, Preferred
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
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
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
228 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.062 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
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):
20 / 27 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
372 / 502 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):
23 / 31 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
366 / 493 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Safety Equipment
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
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Equipment
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
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
25.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
52.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
125.8 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3692 lbs
Width:
74.1 inches
Height:
64.6 inches
Length:
182.5 inches
Wheelbase:
109 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/60R18