Volkswagen Atlas vs Toyota Highlander Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Atlas · Toyota Highlander
- Length198.3 in
- Height70.0 in
- Wheelbase117.3 in
- Curb weight4,222 lb – 4,502 lb
- Width78.3 in
- Toyota Highlander width76.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 3.4 in shorter (198.3 in vs 194.9 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 2.3 in narrower (78.3 in vs 76.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Atlas is 1.9 in taller (70.0 in vs 68.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Atlas has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (117.3 in vs 112.2 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Atlas is 65 lb heavier (4,362 lb vs 4,298 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Atlas has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (117.3 in vs 112.2 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 2.3 in narrower (78.3 in vs 76.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Atlas is 1.9 in taller (70.0 in vs 68.1 in)
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 3.4 in shorter (198.3 in vs 194.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Atlas is 65 lb heavier (4,362 lb vs 4,298 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is shorter by 3.4 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Atlas · garage fit for Toyota Highlander
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is narrower by 2.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Highlander — Based on length × width (Toyota Highlander)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Atlas | Toyota Highlander | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.3 in | 194.9 in | 3.4 in |
| Width | 78.3 in | 76.0 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 68.1 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.3 in | 112.2 in | 5.1 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,362 lb | 4,298 lb | 65 lb |
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