2023 Volkswagen Atlas vs. 2023 Honda Pilot

2023 Volkswagen Atlas

2023 Volkswagen Atlas

vs.

2023 Honda Pilot
$35,150 MSRP*

Starting MSRP

$39,150 MSRP
5

Trim Levels

5
5,000 pounds

Base Towing Capacity

3,500 pounds
154.0 cubic feet

Passenger Volume

151.7 cubic feet
Front-wheel drive

Standard Drivetrain

Two-wheel drive

If you’re looking for a robust new SUV in the St Louis area, you might have come across the Volkswagen Atlas or Honda Pilot! These full-size SUVs have both recently been updated for 2023, and while they’re both great choices, only one will ultimately best suit your unique driving needs. Suntrup Volkswagen has everything you need to compare the Honda Pilot vs. Volkswagen Atlas in the guide below. Check it out, then head to our inventory to see what we have available!

 

 

VW Atlas vs. Honda Pilot: Price

Price is often the first thing that prospective drivers consider when shopping for a new SUV, and right off the bat, they’ll see that the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas is offered at a lower starting price than the Honda Pilot. Both SUVs offer five available trim levels, but the VW Atlas has the Honda beat for price at nearly all of them. Here are the details:

2023 VW Atlas

  • SE: $35,150 starting MSRP*
  • SE with Technology: $39,320 starting MSRP*
  • SEL: $44,940 starting MSRP*
  • SEL R-Line Black: $48,640 starting MSRP*
  • SEL PremiumR-Line: $52,340 starting MSRP*

2023 Honda Pilot

  • Sport: $39,150 starting MSRP
  • EX-L: $41,950 starting MSRP
  • TrailSport: $48,350 starting MSRP
  • Touring: $46,450 starting MSRP
  • Elite: $52,030 starting MSRP

VW Atlas vs. Honda Pilot: Towing

A lot of SUV drivers use their vehicles to tow heavy cargo around St Peters and beyond, whether heading out on a road trip or going out for a camping weekend! In addition to a lower starting price, the Volkswagen Atlas offers a higher towing capacity than the Honda Pilot for its entry-level trim:

  • 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Base Towing Capacity: 5,000 pounds
  • 2023 Honda Pilot Base Towing Capacity: 3,500 pounds

VW Atlas vs. Honda Pilot: Dimensions

While the Honda Pilot and Volkswagen atlas are both classified as full-size SUVs, the Atlas again takes the lead when it comes to interior cabin size, offering more overall passenger space as well as more headroom and legroom across all three rows:

2023 Volkswagen Atlas

  • Head Room (1st/2nd/3rd Row, Without Sunroof): 41.3 / 40.4 / 38.3 inches
  • Shoulder Room (1st/2nd/3rd Row): 61.5 / 60.8 / 54.9 inches
  • Legroom (1st/2nd/3rd Row): 41.7 / 37.6 / 33.7 inches
  • Total Passenger Volume: 154.0 cubic feet

2023 Honda Pilot

  • Head Room (1st/2nd/3rd Row, Without Sunroof): 39.5 / 39.9 / 38.9 inches
  • Shoulder Room (1st/2nd/3rd Row): 62 / 62 / 57.6 inches
  • Legroom (1st/2nd/3rd Row): 40.9 / 38.4 / 31.9 inches
  • Total Passenger Volume: 151.7 cubic feet

VW Atlas vs. Honda Pilot: Features

Finally, let’s take a look at how the Honda Pilot vs. Volkswagen Atlas stack-up in terms of interior features. Both SUVs offer a wide variety of amenities and technology inside the cabin, but the VW Atlas pulls ahead with more advanced safety features and an extra touch of luxury:

2023 Volkswagen Atlas:

  • Rear View Camera System
  • Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Rear Traffic Alert
  • Pedestrian Monitoring
  • Intelligent Crash Response
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring
  • Touchscreen sound system with 6.5-inch color display
  • Bluetooth® technology with audio streaming
  • App-Connect
  • Dual-zone climate control
  • Auto-dimming interior rear view mirror
  • LED interior lighting

2023 Honda Pilot:

  • Multi-Angle Rearview Camera
  • Multi-functional center console storage
  • 5-inch Color LCD Screen
  • Bluetooth Streaming and Audio
  • Advanced Rear Entertainment System

Discover the New VW Atlas at Suntrup Volkswagen

Interested in seeing how the new Volkswagen Atlas handles on the Webster roads for yourself? Contact our office to set up a test drive! We’ll take care of everything and get you behind the wheel in no time. You can also contact us to learn more about the Atlas or the other models in our lineup, and we’ll be happy to help you. If you’ve made up your mind and want to move forward with the buying process, check out our finance department!

 

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