Comparisons · 2021

2021 Hyundai Palisade FWD vs 2021 Volkswagen Atlas

The 2021 Hyundai Palisade FWD has fewer NHTSA recalls (6 against 17). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2021 Hyundai Palisade FWD leads on 2 of 3 measurable figures. 20 specifications compared.

Hyundai2021 Hyundai Palisade FWDFull specifications →vsVolkswagen2021 Volkswagen AtlasFull specifications →

Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2021 Hyundai Palisade FWD10.7 l/100km
2021 Volkswagen Atlas10.7 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2021 Hyundai Palisade FWD252.9 g/km
2021 Volkswagen Atlas248.5 g/km
Kerb weight
2021 Hyundai Palisade FWD1,880 kg
2021 Volkswagen Atlas1,928 kg
NHTSA recalls
2021 Hyundai Palisade FWD6
2021 Volkswagen Atlas17
Owner complaints
2021 Hyundai Palisade FWD435
2021 Volkswagen Atlas472
NCAP overall rating
2021 Hyundai Palisade FWD5
2021 Volkswagen Atlas5

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Specification2021 Hyundai Palisade FWD2021 Volkswagen Atlas
CO2252.9 g/km248.5 g/km
Complaints435472
Recall campaigns617
Combined10.7 l/100km10.7 l/100km
Cylinders64
Displacement3,800 cc3,600 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3ULEV70L3ULEV70
Extra-urban9.1 l/100km9.8 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears88
Gross weight2,663 kg2,730.2 kg
Height1,750 mm1,750 mm
Kerb weight1,880 kg1,928 kg
Length4,980 mm5,040 mm
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)Automatic (S8)
Urban12.4 l/100km11.2 l/100km
Wheelbase2,900 mm2,980 mm
Width1,980 mm1,980 mm

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How this comparison works

Only genuine rivals are compared: same model year, same EPA size class, same drivetrain, similar weight and power, and both mainstream or both premium brands. Figures come from FuelEconomy.gov, EPA and NHTSA; fuel costs use current US prices from the Energy Information Administration.

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