2022 Honda Pilot vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Looking for a family-friendly SUV that will take you to new heights as you travel around Pittsford? While the 2022 Honda Pilot is a popular midsize three-row crossover choice, it’s hardly the best option in its segment. In fact, the Volkswagen Atlas has much more to offer, including a greater towing capacity, more overall passenger volume, and a much lower starting MSRP! Read on or contact us here at Ide VW of East Rochester to learn more.

VW Atlas vs. Honda Pilot: Price

When you compare the VW Atlas vs. Honda Pilot, you’ll note that the Honda Pilot is much pricier, by about $3,500! The Honda Pilot starts at $37,580 MSRP, while the VW Atlas starts at only $33,900 MSRP. See how the rest of the lineup for each vehicle compares:

2022 VW Atlas

• SE: $33,900 starting MSRP*
• SE with Technology: $38,070 starting MSRP*
• SEL: $43,670 starting MSRP*
• SEL R-Line: $46,820 starting MSRP*
• SEL Premium R-Line: $51,070 starting MSRP*

2022 Honda Pilot

• Sport: $37,580 starting MSRP
• EX-L: $39,810 starting MSRP
• Special Edition: $40,410 starting MSRP
• Trailsport: $44,310 starting MSRP
• Touring: $44,370 starting MSRP
• Elite: $49,870 starting MSRP
• Black Edition: $51,370 starting MSRP

VW Atlas vs. Honda Pilot: Towing

The Volkswagen Atlas tows up to 5,000 pounds when properly-equipped. The Honda Pilot can’t match that. In fact, it falls short by 1,500 pounds:

• 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Base Towing Capacity: 5,000 pounds
• 2022 Honda Pilot Base Towing Capacity: 3,500 pounds

VW Atlas vs. Honda Pilot: Dimensions

Step inside the Honda Pilot vs. Volkswagen Atlas, and you’ll see that the former SUV is less spacious overall:

2022 Volkswagen Atlas

• Head Room (1st/2nd/3rd Row, Without Sunroof): 41.3 / 40.4 / 38.3 inches
• Shoulder Room (1st/2nd/3rd Row): 61.5 / 60.8 / 54.9 inches
• Legroom (1st/2nd/3rd Row): 41.7 / 37.6 / 33.7 inches
• Total Passenger Volume: 154.0 cubic feet

2022 Honda Pilot

• Head Room (1st/2nd/3rd Row, Without Sunroof): 39.5 / 39.9 / 38.9 inches
• Shoulder Room (1st/2nd/3rd Row): 62 / 62 / 57.6 inches
• Legroom (1st/2nd/3rd Row): 40.9 / 38.4 / 31.9 inches
• Total Passenger Volume: 151.7 cubic feet

VW Atlas vs. Honda Pilot: Features

Looking for information on specific features you might enjoy on your Webster and Fairport adventures? The Volkswagen Atlas has plenty compared to the Honda Pilot:

2022 Volkswagen Atlas:

• Touchscreen sound system with 6.5-inch color display
• Bluetooth® technology with audio streaming
• App-Connect
• Dual-zone climate control
• Auto-dimming interior rear view mirror
• LED interior lighting
• Rear View Camera System
• Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking
• Blind Spot Monitor
• Rear Traffic Alert
• Pedestrian Monitoring
• Intelligent Crash Response
• Tire Pressure Monitoring

2022 Honda Pilot:

• 5-inch Color LCD Screen
• Bluetooth Streaming and Audio
• Advanced Rear Entertainment System
• Multi-Angle Rearview Camera
• Multi-functional center console storage

Learn More with Ide VW of East Rochester

Now that you’ve had a chance to compare the VW Atlas vs. Honda Pilot overall, we invite you to do so in person! Call (585) 586-2225 to book a test drive in a new Atlas in East Rochester at Ide VW of East Rochester! Meanwhile, use our payment calculator to price out how much your next Atlas could cost you by the month and value your trade.

*Price excludes destination, taxes, title, other options, and dealer charges. Dealer sets actual price.