Most families from Austin, TX desire a three-row SUV that has plenty of space for loved ones and cargo. The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas leads the charge, but how does this new SUV compare to a competitor like the Honda Pilot? Compare these new SUVs before visiting Vanguard Volkswagen of North Austin —home of the 2024 VW Atlas.
Volkswagen Atlas vs. Honda Pilot Seating
Both SUVs have three rows of seats. A Volkswagen Atlas — a favorite among Georgetown, TX families — can seat six or seven passengers and offers more individualized seating. A Honda Pilot seats seven to eight passengers.
Despite adding four inches to its stretched wheelbase, the Honda Pilot is still not as roomy as the Volkswagen Atlas. Honda's largest SUV offers 41 inches of legroom in its first two rows, but the back row is cut to 32 inches. As you ride from Killeen, TX to events in Austin, TX, the Volkswagen Atlas provides a superior 42 inches of front-row legroom, along with 39 inches in the middle row. The Volkswagen Atlas' 34 inches of third-row legroom not only beats the Honda Pilot but also ranks best in class!
Volkswagen Atlas vs. Honda Pilot Cargo Space
Whether all three rows are occupied, or the middle and back row are being used for extra belongings, the Volkswagen Atlas wins in the cargo space department. A new Volkswagen Atlas gives Horseshoe Bay, TX travelers access to 21 cubic feet of storage, topping 19 cubic feet in the Honda Pilot.
The Honda SUV expands to a total cargo capacity of 87 cubic feet. That's considerably less than a new Volkswagen Atlas, which has a max cargo volume of 97 cubic feet, ensuring you never have to pack light as you depart Georgetown, TX for a weekend trip.
Volkswagen Atlas vs. Honda Pilot Interior Features
Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control is included for the Honda Pilot, similar to standard Climatronic® three-zone automatic climate control within the Volkswagen Atlas. While the Honda Pilot offers a panoramic moonroof, the Volkswagen Atlas counters with a panoramic sunroof. Heated and ventilated leather-trimmed seats are available for the Honda Pilot, but they aren't standard.
Ventilated front seats are now a standard feature on the Volkswagen Atlas, joining heated seats to keep you at a comfortable body temperature en route to your Austin, TX destination. V-Tex leatherette seats are also standard for the Volkswagen Atlas, which gives Georgetown, TX families 30 color options through ambient interior lighting, which is not available within the Honda Pilot.
Volkswagen Atlas vs. Honda Pilot Performance
Each new SUV has the ability to tow trailers up to 5,000 pounds. The Volkswagen Atlas used to but no longer offers a V6 engine. The Honda Pilot's V6 powertrain outputs 285 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. A new Volkswagen Atlas is powered by a 2.0 TSI® turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that produces 269 horsepower and a superior torque rating of 273 pound-feet.
By earning 27 miles per gallon on I-35 on the way from Georgetown, TX to Austin, TX, new Volkswagen Atlas SUVs are more fuel-efficient than the Honda Pilot, rated for 25 highway miles per gallon. Honda's SUV has a 19 city mpg rating, which is lower than the VW Atlas at 20 miles per gallon.
While the Honda Pilot offers an i-VTM4® AWD System, the Volkswagen Atlas counters with 4MOTION® all-wheel drive featuring Active Control.
Volkswagen Atlas vs. Honda Pilot Technology
Each SUV offers navigation, wireless charging, and USB ports in all three rows. The Honda Pilot's touchscreens are smaller, only spanning seven or nine inches. The Volkswagen Atlas gives Horseshoe, TX drivers access to a larger 12-inch center display. Through App-Connect in the new Volkswagen Atlas, Killeen, TX drivers can enjoy wireless Apple CarPlay®/wireless Android Auto™ compatibility. This smartphone integration is included for the Honda Pilot, but it's not wireless in base models.
Honda's SUV has a 10.2-inch digital instrument display, but it's less innovative than the high-resolution VW Digital Cockpit Pro in the Volkswagen Atlas. There's a Wi-Fi Hotspot for the Honda Pilot, compared to a VW Car-Net Hotspot in the Atlas. Both SUVs provide 12 speakers with their premium sound system, but the VW Atlas features Harman Kardon®, compared to Bose® for the Honda Pilot.
Volkswagen Atlas vs. Honda Pilot Safety
Each SUV offers a head-up display. IQ.DRIVE® within the VW Atlas and Honda Sensing® within the Pilot package similar safety features, including Adaptive Cruise Control. The Volkswagen Atlas alerts Horseshoe Bay, TX drivers through an Active Blind Spot Monitor, but this is not a standard safety feature for the Honda Pilot.
Volkswagen Atlas Trim Levels Available at Your Austin Volkswagen Dealer
- SE
- SE with Technology
- Peak Edition SE with Technology
- SEL
- Peak Edition SEL
- SEL Premium R-Line
Test Drive a New Volkswagen Atlas in Austin
We're a Volkswagen SUV dealer in Austin with a wide selection of 2024 VW Atlas models in our new inventory. Visit Vanguard Volkswagen of North Austin to test drive a new VW Atlas SUV today. Contact our Austin, TX Volkswagen dealership serving Georgetown, TX and Killeen, TX to learn more about the VW Atlas and how it surges past the Honda Pilot and the three-row SUV competition.