Ford Flex vs Volkswagen Atlas Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Ford Flex · Volkswagen Atlas
- Length201.8 in
- Height68.0 in
- Wheelbase117.9 in
- Ground clearance5.9 in
- Curb weight4,439 lb – 4,828 lb
- Width75.9 in
- Volkswagen Atlas width78.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Atlas is 3.5 in shorter (201.8 in vs 198.3 in)
- Width: Ford Flex is 2.4 in narrower (75.9 in vs 78.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Atlas is 2.0 in taller (68.0 in vs 70.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Flex has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (117.9 in vs 117.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Flex is 215 lb heavier (4,634 lb vs 4,419 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Flex is 215 lb heavier (4,634 lb vs 4,419 lb)
- Width: Ford Flex is 2.4 in narrower (75.9 in vs 78.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Atlas is 2.0 in taller (68.0 in vs 70.0 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Atlas is 3.5 in shorter (201.8 in vs 198.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Flex has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (117.9 in vs 117.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Atlas — Volkswagen Atlas is shorter by 3.5 in Check garage fit for Ford Flex · garage fit for Volkswagen Atlas
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Flex — Ford Flex is narrower by 2.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Flex — Based on length × width (Ford Flex)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Flex | Volkswagen Atlas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 201.8 in | 198.3 in | 3.5 in |
| Width | 75.9 in | 78.3 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 68.0 in | 70.0 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 117.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,634 lb | 4,419 lb | 215 lb |
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