The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas offers a new turbocharged 2.0-liter TSI four-cylinder engine with an 8-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic that delivers increased power and torque, including 269 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque. Optional 4MOTION all-wheel drive enhances traction and performance overall while allowing for max towing of up to 5,000 lbs. The Honda Pilot has a 285-hp V6 with a 10-speed automatic transmission for up to 262 lb-ft of torque, available i-VTM4 All-Wheel Drive as well as a max towing capacity of 5,000 lbs.

The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas gets increased gas mileage with up to 20 MPG city and 27 MPG highway, making it slightly more efficient than the Honda Pilot. For next-level capability, the VW Atlas offers Active Control, which lets you control 4MOTION modes at the center touchscreen display. In Snow Mode, the engine can upshift earlier to help keep it in a lower RPM range and help prevent too much power from going to the wheels too quickly. Off-Road Mode helps maintain traction on challenging road surfaces, and it can activate Hill Descent Control on steep grades to help keep a safe speed as you descend.

The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas is filled with newly standard tech that enhances every experience. The Volkswagen Atlas’ innovative 10.25-inch multi-color Digital Cockpit Pro is loaded with state-of-the-art features and displays driving info in high resolution. It is customizable for an easy, intuitive user experience, while an available full screen navigation view increases the size of the map to give you a better view of where you’re going.

The Honda Pilot gets a 9-inch color touch-screen with wireless smartphone integration and a customizable 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster with ergonomic controls on the steering wheel, but the VW Atlas offers a larger 12-inch center display with wireless App-Connect and wireless charging capability. With updated tech like Discover Pro with a 12-inch touchscreen navigation display as well as an available head-up display that shares important driver information on the windshield, the VW Atlas is ready to keep you effortlessly connected, in command and focused on the road ahead.

The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas offers standard IQ.DRIVE, a suite of driver assist tech that enhances safety and gives you more confidence. IQ.DRIVE includes Travel Assist, Front Assist, Active Blind Spot Monitor, Lane Assist, Rear Traffic Alert, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Emergency Assist. To give you even more peace of mind, the VW Atlas introduces new standard features like an Adaptive Front-lighting System, rear seat belt detection and rear seat reminder.

The Honda Pilot is equipped with Collision Mitigation Braking System™, Road Departure Mitigation System, Blind Spot Information, Cross Traffic Monitor and Adaptive Cruise Control; plus, the TrailWatch™ Camera System displays a live feed of the surrounding terrain on the center screen. At the end of the day, the VW Atlas prioritizes safety over everything, giving you access to features like the Rear View Camera System, Intelligent Crash Response System and Automatic Post-Collision Braking System as well as driver assist tech like Area View, Park Distance Control with Maneuver Braking, Light Assist, Dynamic Road Sign Display and Exit Warning System.

The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas’ refreshed interior offers best-in-class 3rd-row legroom, a generous 96.6 cubic feet of cargo volume, a redesigned center console and new standard content like a heated multi-function steering wheel with shift paddles, heated and ventilated front seats and Climatronic 3-zone automatic climate control. To compare, the 8-seat Honda Pilot gets 86.5 cubic feet of cargo volume, durable leather seats with orange high-contrast stitching on TrailSport and compelling amenities like a stowable 2nd-row center seat, tri-zone climate control and heated and ventilated front seats.

The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas offers a first-class experience with premium amenities like a panoramic sunroof, heated 1st and 2nd row outboard seats and 30-color adjustable ambient lighting with backlit decor, and the SUV is outfitted with upscale appointments, including V-Tex leatherette or leather seating surfaces, a leatherette-trimmed soft-touch dash and center console as well as perforated Vienna leather with diamond stitching pattern on SEL Premium R-Line. For Peak Edition SEL, VW Atlas gets unique Atlas Peak Edition styling with V-Tex leatherette seating surfaces and illuminated Peak Edition dash decor.