Subaru Solterra vs Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$170
- Solterra: $1,097 a year less on energy, 0.4 s quicker to 60.
- Atlas Cross Sport: 36 hp more, 14.1 cu ft more cargo.
- Atlas Cross Sport wins 6 of 12 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Solterra | Atlas Cross Sport | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $39,945 | $39,775 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 233 hp | 269 hp | Atlas Cross Sport |
| Torque | 249 lb-ft | 273 lb-ft | Atlas Cross Sport |
| MPG or MPGe | 120 MPGe | 23 mpg | Not scored |
| Energy cost a year | $573 | $1,670 | Solterra |
| EV range | 278 mi | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 63.5 cu ft | 77.6 cu ft | Atlas Cross Sport |
| Cargo, seats up | 23.8 cu ft | 40.3 cu ft | Atlas Cross Sport |
| Rear legroom | 35.3 in | 40.4 in | Atlas Cross Sport |
| Front legroom | 42.1 in | 41.7 in | About the same |
| Length | 184.6 in | 195.6 in | Not scored |
| Width | 73.2 in | 78.3 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,395 lb | 4,165 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | Not rated | 2,000 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 6.3 in | Solterra |
| 0-60 mph | 6.4 s estimate | 6.8 s estimate | Solterra |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | Atlas Cross Sport |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Solterra Premium AWD $38,495 | Atlas Cross Sport SE FWD $38,300 | $195 |
| Atlas Cross Sport SE FWD $38,300 | Solterra Premium AWD $38,495 | $195 |
Cost to run
Solterra costs $6,409 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Solterra | Atlas Cross Sport |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $39,945 | $39,775 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $573 | $1,670 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $3,438 | $10,017 |
| Total, 6 years | $43,383 | $49,792 |
Charging cost estimated from MPGe.
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Solterra wins.
Atlas Cross Sport wins if MPG weight is 2 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | Solterra | 66% |
| Power | Atlas Cross Sport | 13% |
| Space | Atlas Cross Sport | 18% |
| 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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