Toyota Highlander vs Volkswagen Atlas Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Toyota Highlander · Volkswagen Atlas
- Length192.5 in
- Height68.1 in
- Wheelbase109.8 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight4,165 lb – 4,655 lb
- Width75.8 in
- Volkswagen Atlas width78.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 5.8 in shorter (192.5 in vs 198.3 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 2.5 in narrower (75.8 in vs 78.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Atlas is 1.9 in taller (68.1 in vs 70.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Atlas has a 7.5 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 117.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Atlas is 9 lb heavier (4,410 lb vs 4,419 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Atlas has a 7.5 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 117.3 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 2.5 in narrower (75.8 in vs 78.3 in)
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 5.8 in shorter (192.5 in vs 198.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Atlas is 1.9 in taller (68.1 in vs 70.0 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Atlas is 9 lb heavier (4,410 lb vs 4,419 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is shorter by 5.8 in Check garage fit for Toyota Highlander · garage fit for Volkswagen Atlas
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is narrower by 2.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Highlander — Based on length × width (Toyota Highlander)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Highlander | Volkswagen Atlas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.5 in | 198.3 in | 5.8 in |
| Width | 75.8 in | 78.3 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 70.0 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 117.3 in | 7.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,410 lb | 4,419 lb | 9 lb |
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