Cadillac Escalade vs Volkswagen Atlas Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Cadillac Escalade · Volkswagen Atlas
- Length203.9 in
- Height74.4 in
- Wheelbase116.0 in
- Ground clearance9.0 in
- Curb weight5,578 lb – 5,856 lb
- Width80.5 in
- Volkswagen Atlas width78.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Atlas is 5.6 in shorter (203.9 in vs 198.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Atlas is 2.2 in narrower (80.5 in vs 78.3 in)
- Height: Cadillac Escalade is 4.4 in taller (74.4 in vs 70.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Atlas has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (116.0 in vs 117.3 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac Escalade is 1,298 lb heavier (5,717 lb vs 4,419 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Cadillac Escalade is 1,298 lb heavier (5,717 lb vs 4,419 lb)
- Height: Cadillac Escalade is 4.4 in taller (74.4 in vs 70.0 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Atlas is 5.6 in shorter (203.9 in vs 198.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Atlas is 2.2 in narrower (80.5 in vs 78.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Atlas has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (116.0 in vs 117.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Atlas — Volkswagen Atlas is shorter by 5.6 in Check garage fit for Cadillac Escalade · garage fit for Volkswagen Atlas
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Atlas — Volkswagen Atlas is narrower by 2.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Atlas — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Atlas)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Cadillac Escalade | Volkswagen Atlas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 203.9 in | 198.3 in | 5.6 in |
| Width | 80.5 in | 78.3 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 74.4 in | 70.0 in | 4.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 117.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 5,717 lb | 4,419 lb | 1,298 lb |
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