Subaru Ascent vs Volkswagen Atlas Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Subaru Ascent · Volkswagen Atlas
- Length196.8 in
- Height71.6 in
- Wheelbase113.8 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight4,430 lb – 4,603 lb
- Width76.0 in
- Volkswagen Atlas width78.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Ascent is 1.5 in shorter (196.8 in vs 198.3 in)
- Width: Subaru Ascent is 2.3 in narrower (76.0 in vs 78.3 in)
- Height: Subaru Ascent is 1.6 in taller (71.6 in vs 70.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Atlas has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 117.3 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Ascent is 155 lb heavier (4,517 lb vs 4,362 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Ascent is 155 lb heavier (4,517 lb vs 4,362 lb)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Atlas has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 117.3 in)
- Width: Subaru Ascent is 2.3 in narrower (76.0 in vs 78.3 in)
- Height: Subaru Ascent is 1.6 in taller (71.6 in vs 70.0 in)
- Length: Subaru Ascent is 1.5 in shorter (196.8 in vs 198.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Ascent — Subaru Ascent is shorter by 1.5 in Check garage fit for Subaru Ascent · garage fit for Volkswagen Atlas
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Ascent — Subaru Ascent is narrower by 2.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Ascent — Based on length × width (Subaru Ascent)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Ascent | Volkswagen Atlas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.8 in | 198.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 78.3 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 71.6 in | 70.0 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 117.3 in | 3.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,517 lb | 4,362 lb | 155 lb |
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