Hyundai Palisade vs Volkswagen Atlas (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$250
- Palisade: 18 hp more, 5.4 in more rear legroom.
- Atlas: 2 mpg better, 9.9 cu ft more cargo.
- Palisade wins 7 of 12 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Palisade | Atlas | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $41,035 | $40,785 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 287 hp | 269 hp | Palisade |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft | 273 lb-ft | Atlas |
| MPG combined | 21 mpg | 23 mpg | Atlas |
| Cargo, max | 86.7 cu ft | 96.6 cu ft | Atlas |
| Cargo, seats up | 19.1 cu ft | 20.6 cu ft | Atlas |
| Rear legroom | 43.0 in | 37.6 in | Palisade |
| Front legroom | 44.2 in | 41.7 in | Palisade |
| Length | 199.2 in | 200.7 in | Not scored |
| Width | 78.0 in | 78.3 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,420 lb | 4,484 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 5,000 lb | 2,000 lb to 5,000 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 8 | 7 | Palisade |
| Ground clearance | 7.4 in | 6.3 in | Palisade |
| 0-60 mph | 6.8 s estimate | 7.2 s estimate | Palisade |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | Palisade |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Palisade SE FWD $39,435 | Atlas SE FWD $39,310 | $125 |
| Atlas SE FWD $39,310 | Palisade SE FWD $39,435 | $125 |
Cost to run
Atlas costs $1,204 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Palisade | Atlas |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $41,035 | $40,785 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,829 | $1,670 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,971 | $10,017 |
| Total, 6 years | $52,006 | $50,802 |
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 | Atlas | 9% |
| Power | Palisade | 6% |
| Space | Atlas | 10% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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