Comparing the 2023 VW Atlas vs. 2023 VW Atlas Cross Sport

And Where to Find a Volkswagen Atlas for Sale Near Kansas City

Volkswagen SUVs are designed and developed to meet the needs of the modern American family. However, each household is unique, so the perfect SUV for a family of seven is probably different compared to what a newlywed couple with a golden retriever wants.

The Lee’s Summit Volkswagen dealership has established itself as the leading resource for SUV drivers because we offer incredible vehicles that are stylish, practical, and affordable. The VW ID.4, for instance, was the first EV offering from the automaker, which ultimately ended up winning the 2021 World Car of the Year Award. The all-new VW Taos proved to drivers that there are SUVs on the market that offer high-performance with low cost of ownership.

However, there are two specific Volkswagen SUVs that give drivers pause because they look quite similar on paper. We’re talking, of course, about the 2023 VW Atlas and 2023 VW Atlas Cross Sport, and they’re both available at your local Volkswagen dealer.

How the New VW Atlas Stacks Up Against the VW Atlas Cross Sport

For the purposes of comparing apples to apples, we’ll only look at the base level SE trims for the new VW Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport. The following items are what these VW SUVs have in common:

• They can both be outfitted with either a 2.0L Turbo 8-speed Auto with Tiptronic engine or a 2.0L Turbo 8-speed Auto with Tiptronic with 4MOTION®.
• Both are available in FWD and AWD
• Both offer up to 266 lb-ft of torque and 278 horsepower
• Both come with 18” alloy wheels and all-season tires
• Both come with a suite of driver assistance features known as IQ.DRIVE
• Both have a towing capacity of up to 5,000 lbs
• Both come with the main Volkswagen technologies such as VW Digital Cockpit, touchscreen media display, and the myVW app
• Both come with Carefree Coverage

As you can see, the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport shares a lot in common with the standard VW Atlas. Now that you know what’s the same, let’s dive into what makes them different.

The Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport has two rows of seating that can accommodate five passengers. The standard VW Atlas offers three rows of seating that can accommodate up to seven passengers.

The 2023 VW Atlas is 201″ length x 78″ width x 70″ height. The Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is slightly smaller, measuring 196″ length x 78″ width x 68″ height.

The standard VW Atlas offers 20.6 cubic feet of storage and up to 96.8 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down. The VW Atlas Cross Sport offers 40.3 cubic feet of storage and up to 77.8 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down.

The base level SE trim for the 2023 VW Atlas has a starting MSRP of $35,150. The base level SE trim for the VW Atlas Cross Sport is slightly less at $34,460.

Test Drive the VW Atlas at Your Local Volkswagen Dealer

Now that you know how the new VW Atlas and VW Atlas Cross Sport measure up against one another, your next step is to check them out in person with a test drive. You can do that by visiting the Lee’s Summit Volkswagen dealership, which is located at 2225 NE Independence Ave. Once you’ve had a chance to test drive both SUVs, you’ll have a much easier time deciding which one you like more.

Regardless of which one you decide on, remember that both the VW Atlas and VW Atlas Cross Sport come with one of America’s leading warranties – Carefree Coverage. It includes the following:

• 2 yrs. Service – Scheduled Carefree Maintenance (2 years or 20,000 miles)
• 3 yrs. Help – Roadside Assistance (3 years or 36,000 miles)
• 4 yrs. Coverage – New Vehicle Limited Warranty (4 years or 50,000 miles)
• 5 yrs. Access – myVW Remote Access

These services and coverages ensure that your VW Atlas or VW Atlas Cross Sport remain in exceptional condition.

If you’re not currently in the market for the new VW Atlas, our Volkswagen dealership carries plenty of new cars, used cars, and certified pre-owned vehicles that have undergone a 100+ point inspection. Our dealership has plenty of used SUVs for sale that are meant to suit any budget, storage needs, and driving style. Additionally, we’re always running great deals on VW products and services in our specials section.

Have a question or would like to schedule an appointment? Contact us by calling (816) 841-7253, or you can reach out to us via email using our contact form.

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