VW Atlas vs Toyota Highlander Avon IN

The Volkswagen Atlas and the Toyota Highlander have a lot in common. They’re both safe and stylish SUVs that give you and your family lots of room to relax. So, which SUV is right for you? The team at Andy Mohr Volkswagen put together this 2021 VW Atlas vs. Toyota Highlander comparison to help drivers in Avon, Indianapolis, and Plainfield, IN, decide.

Interior Dimensions

The 2021 VW Atlas and the Toyota Highlander come with three rows of seats, so you can feel comfortable pulling into the carpool lane. When you’re not taking the team to practice or driving your extended family around for the holidays, you can use that space for running errands.

The Volkswagen has room for all your bags with a big trunk and folding second- and third-row seats that can make room for more. There’s so much space with the seats folded down that you’ll be able to pack boxes and furniture.

The Toyota Highlander also includes folding seats, but it doesn’t have nearly as much trunk space and has a lot less storage space with the seats folded down than in the VW Atlas.

	VW Atlas	Toyota Highlander
Cargo Room Behind 1^st Row	96.8 cubic feet	84.3 cubic feet
Cargo Room Behind 2^nd Row	55.5 cubic feet	48.4 cubic feet
Cargo Room Behind 3^rd Row	20.6 cubic feet	16 cubic feet

Safety Features

Volkswagen Atlas Interior To help give you peace of mind, the 2021 VW Atlas was built with a strong safety cage that features front and rear crumple zones. It’s designed to absorb energy during a collision. Plus, it includes both an Automatic Post-Collision Braking System and an Intelligent Crash Response System that will unlock the doors, disable the fuel pump, and activate the hazard lights.

On top of helping protect you, the VW Atlas also comes with technology that can help prevent accidents before they occur. It includes driver-assistance features that will give you more awareness while you drive, such as:

Blind Spot Monitor
Rear Traffic Alert
Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking
Rear View Camera System

The Toyota Camry also comes with a whole system of smart safety features, but unfortunately, it doesn’t include a standard Blind Spot Monitor. It also doesn’t feature any sort of post-collision safety system, either.

Infotainment Systems

Volkswagen Atlas Interior Technology You’ll also find technology at your fingertips in these SUVs. The VW Atlas and the Toyota Highlander feature sleek touchscreens on the dashboard, plus lots of helpful features. You’ll be able to stream music, stay connected, and see where you’re headed with the following features:

Apple CarPlay®
Android Auto™
SiriusXM® Radio
Voice Recognition
Navigation System

The VW Atlas also offers a high-tech experience on the instrument cluster. The Volkswagen Digital Cockpit gives you a fully customizable 10-inch screen that includes different display modes, including full screen navigation.

The Toyota Highlander offers a stylish 7-inch screen for its instrument cluster but it’s not as customizable and doesn’t offer full screen maps.

Test Drive a Family-Friendly SUV

With its standard safety features and extra storage space, the Volkswagen Atlas is the clear choice for families in Avon, Indianapolis, and Plainfield, IN. To learn more about the 2021 VW Atlas vs. Toyota Highlander and get behind the wheel, contact the team at Andy Mohr Volkswagen.

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