2022 Volkswagen Atlas vs. 2022 Hyundai Palisade

The 2022 Volkswagen Atlas combines style, comfort, power, and practicality, making it a perfect option if you're looking for a full-size three-row SUV for your family adventures in Manchester, NH. However, the new VW Atlas finds itself amidst other options like the 2022 Hyundai Palisade, Hyundai's most upscale SUV in the three-row segment. The VW Atlas has outperformed most of the competition, and it will be interesting to see how it compares with the Palisade. In this detailed comparison brought to you by Quirk Volkswagen of Manchester in Manchester, NH, let's find out just that.  

Differences Between the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas and the 2022 Hyundai Palisade

The 2022 VW Atlas and the 2022 Hyundai Palisade are priced very closely, with the Atlas costing just $985 more than the Palisade. While the Hyundai Palisade comes with a standard 3.8-liter V6 engine, which makes 291 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque, the 2022 VW Atlas offers two engine options: a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine that makes 235 horsepower and 258 lb.-ft. of torque and an available 3.6-liter V6 engine that makes 276 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque and comes standard with the Volkswagen 4MOTION® all-wheel-drive system for those who need more power.  

The Volkswagen Atlas offers a more comfortable and spacious cabin that provides 154 cubic feet of passenger space and a significantly higher 96.8 cubic feet of cargo space behind the front row seats, 55.5 cubic feet behind the second row, and 20.6 cubic feet behind the third-row seats. In comparison, the 2022 Hyundai Palisade offers 86.4 cubic feet of cargo capacity behind the first row, 45.8 cubic feet behind the second, and 18.0 cubic feet behind the third row. The extra cargo room in the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas will come in handy when planning long-distance travel and ensures that you don't need to compromise on your cargo. Additionally, the 2022 VW Atlas offers better legroom, headroom, and shoulder room than the Palisade.