Volkswagen Atlas vs Subaru Ascent Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Atlas · Subaru Ascent
- Length198.3 in
- Height70.0 in
- Wheelbase117.3 in
- Curb weight4,336 lb – 4,502 lb
- Width78.3 in
- Subaru Ascent width76.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Ascent is 1.5 in shorter (198.3 in vs 196.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Ascent is 2.3 in narrower (78.3 in vs 76.0 in)
- Height: Subaru Ascent is 1.6 in taller (70.0 in vs 71.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Atlas has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (117.3 in vs 113.8 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Ascent is 98 lb heavier (4,419 lb vs 4,517 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Atlas has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (117.3 in vs 113.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Ascent is 2.3 in narrower (78.3 in vs 76.0 in)
- Height: Subaru Ascent is 1.6 in taller (70.0 in vs 71.6 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Ascent is 98 lb heavier (4,419 lb vs 4,517 lb)
- Length: Subaru Ascent is 1.5 in shorter (198.3 in vs 196.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Ascent — Subaru Ascent is shorter by 1.5 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Atlas · garage fit for Subaru Ascent
- 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 | Volkswagen Atlas | Subaru Ascent | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.3 in | 196.8 in | 1.5 in |
| Width | 78.3 in | 76.0 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 71.6 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.3 in | 113.8 in | 3.5 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.7 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,419 lb | 4,517 lb | 98 lb |
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