Ford Edge vs Volkswagen Atlas (2024)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$540
- Edge: 3.0 in more rear legroom, 0.5 s quicker to 60.
- Atlas: 19 hp more, 23.2 cu ft more cargo.
- Each wins 5 of 12 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Edge | Atlas | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $39,960 | $39,420 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 250 hp | 269 hp | Atlas |
| Torque | 275 lb-ft to 280 lb-ft | 273 lb-ft | N/A |
| MPG combined | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | About the same |
| Cargo, max | 73.4 cu ft | 96.6 cu ft | Atlas |
| Cargo, seats up | 39.2 cu ft | 20.6 cu ft | Edge |
| Rear legroom | 40.6 in | 37.6 in | Edge |
| Front legroom | 42.6 in | 41.7 in | Edge |
| Length | 188.8 in | 200.7 in | Not scored |
| Width | 75.9 in | 78.3 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,126 lb | 4,343 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 1,500 lb | 2,000 lb | Atlas |
| Seats | 5 | 7 | Atlas |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 6.3 in | Edge |
| 0-60 mph | 6.6 s estimate | 7.1 s estimate | Edge |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | Atlas |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Edge SE AWD $38,465 | Atlas SE FWD $37,995 | $470 |
| Atlas SE FWD $37,995 | Edge SE AWD $38,465 | $470 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Edge | Atlas |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $39,960 | $39,420 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,670 | $1,670 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,017 | $10,017 |
| Total, 6 years | $49,977 | $49,437 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Atlas wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | About the same | |
| Power | Atlas | 7% |
| Space | Atlas | 24% |
| Towing | Atlas | 25% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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