Volkswagen Atlas vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
In comparing the Volkswagen Atlas to the Jeep Grand Cherokee WK, the Volkswagen Atlas has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and interior volume. The Jeep Grand Cherokee WK 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 base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Volkswagen Atlas versus the Jeep Grand Cherokee WK, the Jeep Grand Cherokee WK is a better car than the Volkswagen Atlas.
Volkswagen Atlas versus Jeep Grand Cherokee WK Pricing
A used 2023 Volkswagen Atlas ranges from $38,300 to $54,124 while a used 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK is priced between $35,220 to $47,135. For a new model, the Volkswagen Atlas's price is between $40,548 and $55,697, with the Jeep Grand Cherokee WK priced between $37,993 and $52,285.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Volkswagen Atlas’s base engine makes 235 horsepower, and the Jeep Grand Cherokee WK base engine makes 293 horsepower. The Atlas is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 465 miles. The Grand Cherokee WK is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 640 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison
The Volkswagen Atlas 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK has the advantage in the areas of rear leg room trunk space.
Hauling, Towing, and Off-Road Capabilities Comparison
The Jeep Grand Cherokee WK has the advantage of offering higher ground clearance and payload capacity than the Volkswagen Atlas.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The Volkswagen Atlas has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$40,548 - $55,697
Used Asking Price:
$38,300 - $54,124
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
46.4%
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$37,993 - $52,285
Used Asking Price:
$35,220 - $47,135
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
iSeeCars Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
5.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Rankings
Ranking
7 out of / 25Ranking
8 out of / 31Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value
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48 out of / 61iSeeCars Rankings
Summary Review
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Pros and Cons
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Pros and Cons
Not yet available
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Trim Levels
SE, SE 4Motion, SEL 4Motion, V6 SE, V6 SE 4Motion, V6 SEL 4Motion, V6 SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion, V6 SEL R-Line Black 4Motion
Trim Levels
Laredo E, Laredo X, Limited
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):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
235 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Towing Capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
293 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 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):
21 / 25 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
391 / 465 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 26 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
467 / 640 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Standard/Optional Features
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
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:
96.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
174.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58 inches
Cargo Space:
36.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
68.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
140.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4261 lbs
Width:
78.4 inches
Height:
70.1 inches
Length:
200.7 inches
Wheelbase:
117.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4513 lbs
Width:
84.8 inches
Height:
69.3 inches
Length:
189.8 inches
Wheelbase:
114.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
alloy
Tire Size:
P245/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum
Tire Size:
P265/60R18
