Volkswagen Atlas vs Dodge Journey Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Atlas · Dodge Journey
- Length198.3 in
- Height70.0 in
- Wheelbase117.3 in
- Curb weight4,336 lb – 4,502 lb
- Width78.3 in
- Dodge Journey width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Journey is 5.9 in shorter (198.3 in vs 192.4 in)
- Width: Dodge Journey is 6.1 in narrower (78.3 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Atlas is 3.4 in taller (70.0 in vs 66.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Atlas has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (117.3 in vs 113.8 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Atlas is 347 lb heavier (4,419 lb vs 4,073 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Atlas is 347 lb heavier (4,419 lb vs 4,073 lb)
- Width: Dodge Journey is 6.1 in narrower (78.3 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Atlas is 3.4 in taller (70.0 in vs 66.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Atlas has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (117.3 in vs 113.8 in)
- Length: Dodge Journey is 5.9 in shorter (198.3 in vs 192.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Journey — Dodge Journey is shorter by 5.9 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Atlas · garage fit for Dodge Journey
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Journey — Dodge Journey is narrower by 6.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Journey — Based on length × width (Dodge Journey)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Atlas | Dodge Journey | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.3 in | 192.4 in | 5.9 in |
| Width | 78.3 in | 72.2 in | 6.1 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 66.6 in | 3.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.3 in | 113.8 in | 3.5 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.2 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,419 lb | 4,073 lb | 347 lb |
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