GMC Acadia vs Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
Overview
| Spec | GMC AcadiaElevation | Volkswagen Atlas Cross SportSE |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Elevation | SE |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | GMC AcadiaElevation | Volkswagen Atlas Cross SportSE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $43,700 | $38,300 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | GMC AcadiaElevation | Volkswagen Atlas Cross SportSE |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 23 MPG | 23 MPG |
| City MPG | 20 MPG | 20 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 27 MPG (best) | 26 MPG |
| Fuel tank | — | 18.6 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | GMC AcadiaElevation | Volkswagen Atlas Cross SportSE |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 328 hp (best) | 269 hp |
| Torque | 326 lb-ft (best) | 273 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2.5 L (best) | 2 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | GMC AcadiaElevation | Volkswagen Atlas Cross SportSE |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 8 seats (best) | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 97.5 cu ft (best) | 77.6 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs |
| Payload | — | 1,102 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | — | 4,165 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in (best) | 6.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 120.9 in (best) | 117.3 in |
| Length | 204 in (best) | 195.6 in |
| Width | 79.6 in (best) | 78.3 in |
| Height | 71 in (best) | 68.1 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | GMC AcadiaElevation | Volkswagen Atlas Cross SportSE |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ | 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 | GMC Acadia | Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elevation $43,700 MSRP(Currently comparing) | SE $38,300 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Elevation $45,700 MSRP | SE $40,200 MSRP |
| 3 | AT4 $52,300 MSRP | SE w/Technology $42,720 MSRP |
| 4 | Denali $55,700 MSRP | SE w/Technology $44,620 MSRP |
| 5 | Denali $57,700 MSRP | SEL $48,610 MSRP |
| 6 | Denali Ultimate $62,900 MSRP | SEL R-Line Black $50,560 MSRP |
| 7 | Denali Ultimate $64,900 MSRP | SEL Premium R-Line $53,620 MSRP |