Ford Expedition vs Volkswagen Atlas Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Ford Expedition · Volkswagen Atlas
- Length210.0 in
- Height76.4 in – 76.6 in
- Wheelbase122.5 in
- Ground clearance9.8 in
- Curb weight5,443 lb – 5,692 lb
- Width79.9 in
- Volkswagen Atlas width78.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Atlas is 11.7 in shorter (210.0 in vs 198.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Atlas is 1.6 in narrower (79.9 in vs 78.3 in)
- Height: Ford Expedition is 6.5 in taller (76.5 in vs 70.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Expedition has a 5.2 in longer wheelbase (122.5 in vs 117.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 1,206 lb heavier (5,568 lb vs 4,362 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 1,206 lb heavier (5,568 lb vs 4,362 lb)
- Height: Ford Expedition is 6.5 in taller (76.5 in vs 70.0 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Atlas is 11.7 in shorter (210.0 in vs 198.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Expedition has a 5.2 in longer wheelbase (122.5 in vs 117.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Atlas is 1.6 in narrower (79.9 in vs 78.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Atlas — Volkswagen Atlas is shorter by 11.7 in Check garage fit for Ford Expedition · garage fit for Volkswagen Atlas
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Atlas — Volkswagen Atlas is narrower by 1.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Atlas — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Atlas)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Expedition | Volkswagen Atlas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 210.0 in | 198.3 in | 11.7 in |
| Width | 79.9 in | 78.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 76.5 in | 70.0 in | 6.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 122.5 in | 117.3 in | 5.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 5,568 lb | 4,362 lb | 1,206 lb |
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