Volkswagen Atlas vs Honda Odyssey Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Atlas · Honda Odyssey

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length198.3 in
  • Height70.0 in
  • Wheelbase117.3 in
  • Curb weight4,222 lb – 4,502 lb
Front / width
  • Width78.3 in
  • Honda Odyssey width78.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Volkswagen Atlas is 6.9 in shorter (198.3 in vs 205.2 in)
  • Width: Volkswagen Atlas is 0.2 in narrower (78.3 in vs 78.5 in)
  • Height: Volkswagen Atlas is 1.1 in taller (70.0 in vs 68.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Honda Odyssey has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (117.3 in vs 118.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Honda Odyssey is 139 lb heavier (4,362 lb vs 4,501 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Volkswagen Atlas is 6.9 in shorter (198.3 in vs 205.2 in)
  2. Curb weight: Honda Odyssey is 139 lb heavier (4,362 lb vs 4,501 lb)
  3. Height: Volkswagen Atlas is 1.1 in taller (70.0 in vs 68.9 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Honda Odyssey has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (117.3 in vs 118.1 in)
  5. Width: Volkswagen Atlas is 0.2 in narrower (78.3 in vs 78.5 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen AtlasVolkswagen Atlas is shorter by 6.9 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Atlas · garage fit for Honda Odyssey
  • Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen AtlasVolkswagen Atlas is narrower by 0.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen AtlasBased on length × width (Volkswagen Atlas)

Dimension comparison

SpecVolkswagen AtlasHonda OdysseyDifference
Length198.3 in205.2 in6.9 in
Width78.3 in78.5 in0.2 in
Height70.0 in68.9 in1.1 in
Wheelbase117.3 in118.1 in0.8 in
Ground clearance4.5 in
Curb weight4,362 lb4,501 lb139 lb

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