BMW X5 vs Volkswagen Atlas Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2023 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. BMW X5 · Volkswagen Atlas
- Length194.3 in
- Height68.7 in
- Wheelbase117.1 in
- Curb weight4,828 lb – 5,260 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Volkswagen Atlas width78.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X5 is 6.4 in shorter (194.3 in vs 200.7 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Atlas is 0.6 in narrower (78.9 in vs 78.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Atlas is 1.5 in taller (68.7 in vs 70.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Atlas has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (117.1 in vs 117.3 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 611 lb heavier (5,044 lb vs 4,434 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 611 lb heavier (5,044 lb vs 4,434 lb)
- Length: BMW X5 is 6.4 in shorter (194.3 in vs 200.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Atlas is 1.5 in taller (68.7 in vs 70.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Atlas is 0.6 in narrower (78.9 in vs 78.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Atlas has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (117.1 in vs 117.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X5 — BMW X5 is shorter by 6.4 in Check garage fit for BMW X5 · garage fit for Volkswagen Atlas
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Atlas — Volkswagen Atlas is narrower by 0.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X5 — Based on length × width (BMW X5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X5 | Volkswagen Atlas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.3 in | 200.7 in | 6.4 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 78.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 68.7 in | 70.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 117.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 5,044 lb | 4,434 lb | 611 lb |
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