Volkswagen Atlas vs Toyota Highlander Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Atlas · Toyota Highlander
- Length198.3 in
- Height70.0 in
- Wheelbase117.3 in
- Curb weight4,336 lb – 4,502 lb
- Width78.3 in
- Toyota Highlander width75.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 5.8 in shorter (198.3 in vs 192.5 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 2.5 in narrower (78.3 in vs 75.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Atlas is 1.9 in taller (70.0 in vs 68.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Atlas has a 7.5 in longer wheelbase (117.3 in vs 109.8 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Atlas is 9 lb heavier (4,419 lb vs 4,410 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Atlas has a 7.5 in longer wheelbase (117.3 in vs 109.8 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 2.5 in narrower (78.3 in vs 75.8 in)
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 5.8 in shorter (198.3 in vs 192.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Atlas is 1.9 in taller (70.0 in vs 68.1 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Atlas is 9 lb heavier (4,419 lb vs 4,410 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is shorter by 5.8 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Atlas · garage fit for Toyota Highlander
- 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 | Volkswagen Atlas | Toyota Highlander | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.3 in | 192.5 in | 5.8 in |
| Width | 78.3 in | 75.8 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 68.1 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.3 in | 109.8 in | 7.5 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,419 lb | 4,410 lb | 9 lb |
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