Buick Envision vs Volkswagen Atlas
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Volkswagen Atlas
Overview
| Spec | Buick EnvisionPreferred | Volkswagen AtlasSE |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Preferred | SE |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Buick EnvisionPreferred | Volkswagen AtlasSE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $41,000 | $39,310 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Buick EnvisionPreferred | Volkswagen AtlasSE |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 24 MPG (best) | 22 MPG |
| City MPG | 22 MPG (best) | 20 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 28 MPG (best) | 26 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 16.1 gal | 18.6 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Buick EnvisionPreferred | Volkswagen AtlasSE |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 228 hp | 269 hp (best) |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 273 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2 L | 2 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Buick EnvisionPreferred | Volkswagen AtlasSE |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 7 seats (best) |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 52.7 cu ft | 96.6 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 5,000 lbs (best) |
| Payload | — | 1,102 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,940 lbs (best) | 4,317 lbs |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.3 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 109 in | 117.3 in (best) |
| Length | 182.7 in | 200.7 in (best) |
| Width | 74.1 in | 78.3 in (best) |
| Height | 64.6 in | 70.4 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Buick EnvisionPreferred | Volkswagen AtlasSE |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Buick Envision | Volkswagen Atlas |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preferred $41,000 MSRP(Currently comparing) | SE $39,310 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Sport Touring $43,500 MSRP | SE $41,210 MSRP |
| 3 | Avenir $50,700 MSRP | SE w/Technology $43,730 MSRP |
| 4 | — | SE w/Technology $45,630 MSRP |
| 5 | — | Peak Edition $48,060 MSRP |
| 6 | — | SEL $49,620 MSRP |
| 7 | — | SEL Premium R-Line $54,630 MSRP |