Ford Expedition vs Volkswagen Atlas Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Ford Expedition · Volkswagen Atlas
- Length206.5 in
- Height77.2 in
- Wheelbase119.0 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight5,562 lb – 5,789 lb
- Width78.8 in
- Volkswagen Atlas width78.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Atlas is 5.8 in shorter (206.5 in vs 200.7 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Atlas is 0.5 in narrower (78.8 in vs 78.3 in)
- Height: Ford Expedition is 7.0 in taller (77.2 in vs 70.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Expedition has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (119.0 in vs 117.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 1,242 lb heavier (5,676 lb vs 4,434 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 1,242 lb heavier (5,676 lb vs 4,434 lb)
- Height: Ford Expedition is 7.0 in taller (77.2 in vs 70.3 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Atlas is 5.8 in shorter (206.5 in vs 200.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Expedition has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (119.0 in vs 117.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Atlas is 0.5 in narrower (78.8 in vs 78.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Atlas — Volkswagen Atlas is shorter by 5.8 in Check garage fit for Ford Expedition · garage fit for Volkswagen Atlas
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Atlas — Volkswagen Atlas is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Atlas — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Atlas)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Expedition | Volkswagen Atlas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 206.5 in | 200.7 in | 5.8 in |
| Width | 78.8 in | 78.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 77.2 in | 70.3 in | 7.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 119.0 in | 117.3 in | 1.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 5,676 lb | 4,434 lb | 1,242 lb |
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