2020 VW Atlas Cross Sport vs. Honda Pilot Comparison

An Outside Look at the Family SUVs

In this VW Atlas Cross Sport vs. Honda Pilot comparison, you can compare what both SUVs have to offer. Visit Capital Volkswagen to discover the difference between them for yourself.

Both vehicles offer a unique mid-size SUV experience. The 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport features a stylish and modern design. Available LED headlights with cornering lights help lead the way for drivers when making turns. The Pilot does not feature any cornering light technology.

An available panoramic sunroof provides extra comfort and relief to passengers inside. Up to 20-inch wheels are available to help drivers roll with even more style than before.

The exterior portion of this SUV comparison has to side with Volkswagen due to the distinctive style and modern options available. Visit the Capital Volkswagen dealership to test drive the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport today.

Powering and Performance

The engine comparison between both of these SUVs is worth taking a closer look at. The Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport engine uses a durable cast iron block while the Honda Pilot uses an aluminum engine block. Typically aluminum engine blocks are more prone to warping and cracking at high temperatures over time.

VW uses a 2.0L turbocharged engine providing 235 horsepower for driving enthusiasts. This engine’s camshaft is driven by a hardened steel chain with no maintenance needs. The Pilot’s camshafts are driven by a rubber cam belt that needs periodic replacement over time. If the Pilot’s belt were to break, the engine could face severe damage.

To make better use of the engine’s fuel efficiency, the 2020 VW Atlas Cross Sport engine features technology to automatically turn the engine off when the vehicle is stopped. This helps save fuel and reduce pollution. To make use of a similar feature in the Honda Pilot, owners would have to upgrade to a more expensive model.

At the end of the VW Atlas Cross Sport vs. Honda Pilot power comparison, Volkswagen comes out ahead.

Comfortable and Spacious Interiors

When comparing interior room and space, occupants of the VW Atlas Cross Sport enjoy more than in the Pilot. The Atlas Cross Sport features more headroom and front legroom. It also provides more rear head and hip room, and more third-row legroom than the Pilot offers. You’ll also find more cargo space than what’s available in the Honda Pilot.

Windows of the Atlas Cross Sport can be opened and closed with one touch of the power switches for a convenient pull-up to drive-thru openings or toll booths.

In the VW Atlas Cross Sport vs. Honda Pilot showdown, the spacious interior of the Atlas Cross Sport impresses while the Pilot has room for improvement.

VW Puts Safety First

The safety VW Atlas Cross Sport vs. Honda Pilot comparison may be the most important deciding factor yet. When your passengers are your most precious cargo, safety advancements make all the difference in the world.

The VW Atlas Cross Sport has a standard Automatic Post-Collision Braking System to apply brakes when a crash has occurred for secondary impact prevention. Atlas Cross Sport SEL/SEL Premium models have standard Maneuver Braking that uses rear sensors to automatically apply your brakes to prevent collisions.

When descending down a steep, off-road slope, the Atlas Cross Sport 4MOTION^® standard Hill Descent Control helps drivers descend safely.

The Honda Pilot unfortunately does not feature any of the safety features listed above. When taking a closer look at the VW Atlas Cross Sport vs. Honda Pilot, the comparison doesn’t look good for the Pilot.

Tech Comparison

In the VW Atlas Cross Sport vs. Honda Pilot technology comparison, the Atlas Cross Sport SEL Premium has a standard Overhead View Camera to give drivers a birds-eye view of the vehicle. The Pilot offers a rear monitor, but nothing to help drivers see the blind spots or sides of the vehicle.

The VW Atlas Cross Sport features rain-sensitive wipers that adjust speed and turn on/off automatically depending on rainfall. Honda Pilot wipers do not feature the convenience of auto on/off or wiper speed detection.

Standard on the Atlas Cross Sport SE/SEL/SEL Premium are heated windshield washer nozzles to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing. The Pilot offers no such technology.

Parking SEL Premium is a breeze thanks to the Premium’s Park Assist. This technology parallel parks or backs into parking spaces by itself, all the driver has to do is control speed with the brake pedal. The Pilot unfortunately does not offer any automated parking system for drivers.

At the end of the VW Atlas Cross Sport vs. Honda Pilot comparison, the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport outlasts the Honda Pilot in every category.

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In this SUV showdown, the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport offers drivers more across the board. Visit the Capital Volkswagen dealer to test drive a 2020 VW Atlas Cross Sport today.