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2021 Toyota Highlander vs 2021 Volkswagen Atlas

The 2021 Toyota Highlander uses less fuel: 9.8 against 10.7 l/100km, about 8% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2021 Toyota Highlander costs about $799 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2021 Toyota Highlander has fewer NHTSA recalls (4 against 17). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2021 Toyota Highlander leads on 3 of 4 measurable figures. 20 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2021 Toyota Highlander9.8 l/100km
2021 Volkswagen Atlas10.7 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2021 Toyota Highlander231.2 g/km
2021 Volkswagen Atlas248.5 g/km
Kerb weight
2021 Toyota Highlander2,065 kg
2021 Volkswagen Atlas1,928 kg
NHTSA recalls
2021 Toyota Highlander4
2021 Volkswagen Atlas17
Owner complaints
2021 Toyota Highlander517
2021 Volkswagen Atlas472
NCAP overall rating
2021 Toyota Highlander5
2021 Volkswagen Atlas5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2021 Toyota Highlander2021 Volkswagen Atlas
CO2231.2 g/km248.5 g/km
Combined9.8 l/100km10.7 l/100km
Complaints517472
Recall campaigns417
Cylinders64
Displacement3,456 cc3,600 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3SULEV30L3ULEV70
Extra-urban8.1 l/100km9.8 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears18
Gross weight2,839.5 kg2,730.2 kg
Height1,730 mm1,750 mm
Kerb weight2,065 kg1,928 kg
Length4,950 mm5,040 mm
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)Automatic (S8)
Urban11.2 l/100km11.2 l/100km
Wheelbase2,850 mm2,980 mm
Width1,930 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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