2026 Volkswagen SUV Cargo Comparison: Tiguan, Taos, Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas Ranked
Cargo space is one of the most practical specs to compare when choosing between SUVs. Four of the vehicles in Volkswagen's 2026 Canadian lineup...
Read more2023 VW Tiguan or 2023 VW Atlas: Both have a lot to offer
The 2023 Volkswagen SUV lineup has three models that have been significantly redesigned last year and a brand-new SUV introduced in 2022, the VW Taos. The new Atlas is a three-row SUV that has received significant improvements inside and out while the Atlas Cross Sport gives you the same luxury without the third row. In other words, there are a lot of options in the VW SUV lineup, and these models deliver better performance than what you find in the competition. Here we compare the Tiguan to the larger, three-row Atlas.
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan
Like the Atlas, the Tiguan has received significant improvements this year. It has a much more luxurious interior as well as a new and bolder exterior design. It is also one of the most spacious and versatile SUVs you can buy right now in the compact SUV segment. It has 1,065 L of cargo space, and you can get over 2,000 L of cargo space by lowering the rear seat. Moreover, you get one of the most powerful and efficient engines you can find in a compact SUV.
The 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder that powers the Tiguan offers 184 hp and 221 pound-feet of torque. This engine has the most torque of any other engine in this class right out of the gate and it makes for a very engaging and dynamic driving experience.
2023 Volkswagen Atlas
We have talked a lot about the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas. It is a three-row SUV with a lot of space and that provides a lot of driving fun. If you are looking for a three-row SUV that is fun to drive, dynamic, and agile, the 2023 VW Atlas gives you the fun with the versatility. With 1,572 L of cargo space behind the second row, this is one of the most spacious SUVs you can find in its class. Moreover, you get nearly 600 litres behind the third row. It has advanced connected features as well through the Volkswagen Car-Net at and it has the most torque of any SUV in its segment.
Is powered by either a 2.0 L turbocharged four-cylinder with 235 hp and 258 pound-feet of torque. This engine offers impressive performance, and it is also quite efficient. Moreover, you get an even more powerful 3.6-litre V6 with 276 horsepower in most versions. In other words, the Atlas gives you more space than the Tiguan and better versatility across the interior, but it is also more expensive and less efficient. In other words, it all depends on your needs.
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