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2021 Atlas vs 2021 Telluride

2021 Volkswagen Atlas vs 2021 Kia Telluride 

When it comes to buying a new SUV, you have no shortage of options, that’s for sure. But all those options don’t exactly make it easy for you to determine which vehicle is the right one for you. That’s why we’re trying to make the comparison process simpler with pages like this one. Here, we’ll be matching up the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas vs the 2021 Kia Telluride. Read on down below to determine which one comes out on top, and let get in touch with us here at Quirk Volkswagen to schedule some time behind the wheel. 

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2021 VW Atlas 

vs 

2021 Kia Telluride 

From $31,545 

MSRP 

$31,990 

96.8 cu ft 

Cargo Space 

87 cu ft 

5,000 lbs 

Towing Capacity 

5,000 lbs 

Up to 266 lb-ft 

Torque 

Up to 262 lb-ft 

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2021 driving away from camera

Differences Between the 2021 Atlas and 2021 Telluride 

If we are speaking honestly, both these vehicles have a wealth of positives that drivers will enjoy, and in reality, it’s a close comparison. For instance, the top torque output for these models is quite close, with the Atlas just edging out the Telluride thanks to its 266 lb-ft of torque from the top level engine. Moreover, both models boast a towing capacity of 5,000 lbs. 

And the Winner is...

That said, there is always a winner in any comparison, and we find the Atlas does come out on top due to a few key factors. One factor is that it starts at a lower MSRP than the Telluride. But, drivers are also impressive by the Atlas’ superior cargo space, as it offers 96.8 cu ft of it compared to the Telluride’s 87 cu ft. 

2021 Atlas rear seating showcase
2021 Atlas cockpit showcase
2021 Atlas parked by beach at sunset

So, now that you’ve matched up the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas vs the 2021 Kia Telluride, let us know when you’d like to get behind the wheel of this popular Volkswagen SUV here at Quirk Volkswagen. 

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