Honda Passport vs Volkswagen Atlas
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Volkswagen Atlas
Overview
| Spec | Honda PassportRTL | Volkswagen AtlasSE |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | RTL | SE |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Honda PassportRTL | Volkswagen AtlasSE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $44,750 | $39,310 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $50,722 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $54,877 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $56,617 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 6 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Honda PassportRTL | Volkswagen AtlasSE |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 MPG | 22 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 19 MPG | 20 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 25 MPG | 26 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 18.5 gal | 18.6 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Honda PassportRTL | Volkswagen AtlasSE |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 285 hp (best) | 269 hp |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft | 273 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3.5 L (best) | 2 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Honda PassportRTL | Volkswagen AtlasSE |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 7 seats (best) |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 83.8 cu ft | 96.6 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs |
| Payload | — | 1,102 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,478 lbs | 4,317 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in (best) | 6.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.6 in | 117.3 in (best) |
| Length | 191.5 in | 200.7 in (best) |
| Width | 79.4 in (best) | 78.3 in |
| Height | 73.1 in (best) | 70.4 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Honda PassportRTL | Volkswagen AtlasSE |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | Not Rated | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (driver) | Not Rated | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (passenger) | Not Rated | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 | None reported (best) |
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 | Honda Passport | Volkswagen Atlas |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | RTL $44,750 MSRP(Currently comparing) | SE $39,310 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | RTL Towing $45,450 MSRP | SE $41,210 MSRP |
| 3 | RTL Blackout $45,950 MSRP | SE w/Technology $43,730 MSRP |
| 4 | TrailSport $48,450 MSRP | SE w/Technology $45,630 MSRP |
| 5 | TrailSport Blackout $49,650 MSRP | Peak Edition $48,060 MSRP |
| 6 | TrailSport Elite $52,450 MSRP | SEL $49,620 MSRP |
| 7 | TrailSport Elite Blackout $53,650 MSRP | SEL Premium R-Line $54,630 MSRP |
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