Volkswagen Atlas vs BMW X7 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Atlas · BMW X7
- Length200.7 in
- Height70.1 in – 70.4 in
- Wheelbase117.3 in
- Curb weight4,262 lb – 4,605 lb
- Width78.3 in
- BMW X7 width78.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Atlas is 2.6 in shorter (200.7 in vs 203.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Atlas is 0.4 in narrower (78.3 in vs 78.7 in)
- Height: BMW X7 is 0.8 in taller (70.3 in vs 71.1 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X7 has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (117.3 in vs 122.2 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X7 is 1,082 lb heavier (4,434 lb vs 5,516 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X7 is 1,082 lb heavier (4,434 lb vs 5,516 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X7 has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (117.3 in vs 122.2 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Atlas is 2.6 in shorter (200.7 in vs 203.3 in)
- Height: BMW X7 is 0.8 in taller (70.3 in vs 71.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Atlas is 0.4 in narrower (78.3 in vs 78.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Atlas — Volkswagen Atlas is shorter by 2.6 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Atlas · garage fit for BMW X7
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Atlas — Volkswagen Atlas is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Atlas — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Atlas)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Atlas | BMW X7 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 200.7 in | 203.3 in | 2.6 in |
| Width | 78.3 in | 78.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 70.3 in | 71.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.3 in | 122.2 in | 4.9 in |
| Curb weight | 4,434 lb | 5,516 lb | 1,082 lb |
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