Ontario Volkswagen Shoppers Get A First Hand Comparison Of The 2019 VW Atlas vs 2019 Subaru Ascent
If you have a big family, there’s a good chance you’ll be interested in a new three-row crossover. Ontario Volkswagen shoppers love what the new 2019 Volkswagen Atlas brings to the table. It’s spacious, enjoyable to drive, and loaded with attractive features. Let’s see how the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas compares to the 2019 Subaru Ascent.
Pricing
The Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the new 2019 Volkswagen Atlas starts at $30,895. Meanwhile, the 2019 Subaru Atlas has a starting MSRP of $31,995. As you can see, that’s a $1,100 difference in cost. When buying a new Atlas, Ontario area VW drivers can look forward to saving extra money.
Warranty
VW’s People First warranty is among the best in the industry. Atlas owners will enjoy 72 months/72,000 miles of bumper-to-bumper coverage. The powertrain is protected for the same length of time. Meanwhile, Subaru only gives the Ascent a 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty.
Compare Fuel Economy
Both of these SUVs are good on gas. Equipped with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas S conserves even more fuel around town. It has an EPA-estimated city rating of 22 mpg, which is better than the Subaru Ascent’s estimated city rating of 21 mpg.
Compare Performance
A muscular 3.6-liter V6 engine is available on the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas. It’s rated to crank out 276 horsepower. All versions of the 2019 Subaru Ascent come equipped with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which develops 260 hp. Whether traveling with a full load of passengers and cargo or pulling a load, you’ll appreciate the Atlas’ additional horsepower.
Interior Room
Like the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas, the 2019 Subaru Ascent provides a great deal of comfort. However, your family will appreciate the Atlas’ more spacious third row. It provides an extra 2.0 inches of legroom. When taking a road trip, passengers will greatly appreciate the extra space to spread out. A larger cargo area also enables the Atlas to carry more gear. While the Atlas provides 20.6 cubic feet of storage space behind the third row, the Ascent has 17.6 cubic feet of storage space in the rear.
Features
Both of these three-row crossovers come standard with must-have features like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone support, as well as hands-free Bluetooth. However, some upgrades are only offered on the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas. Technology lovers will especially appreciate Volkswagen’s available Digital Cockpit. This fully digital gauge cluster can be customized in a variety of different ways. Subaru equips every Ascent with traditional analog gauges.
Safety
These are two of the safest SUVs in the class. They both received a five-star overall safety rating from the NHTSA. However, only the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas provides standard blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic detection. Every new Atlas also benefits from Automatic Post-Collision Braking, which isn’t even available on the 2019 Subaru Ascent. By helping reduce secondary impacts, this safety innovation seeks to reduce the seriousness of a crash.
In The End
While the 2019 Subaru Ascent is a good vehicle, it loses this comparison. The 2019 Volkswagen Atlas packs more value, has a roomier third row, and offers some exclusive features.