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Honda Pilot vs Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2026 Honda Pilot

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2026 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

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Overview

SpecHonda PilotSport 2WDVolkswagen Atlas Cross SportSE
Selected trimSport 2WDSE
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission10-speed automatic8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262026

Pricing & market

SpecHonda PilotSport 2WDVolkswagen Atlas Cross SportSE
MSRP$42,195$38,300 (best)
Lowest listing price$24,120 (best)—
Median listing price$44,472 (best)—
Highest listing price$57,267 (best)—
For sale now9 (best)0

Fuel economy & range

SpecHonda PilotSport 2WDVolkswagen Atlas Cross SportSE
Combined MPG22 MPG23 MPG (best)
City MPG19 MPG20 MPG (best)
Highway MPG27 MPG (best)26 MPG
Fuel tank19 gal (best)18.6 gal

Performance

SpecHonda PilotSport 2WDVolkswagen Atlas Cross SportSE
Horsepower285 hp (best)269 hp
Torque262 lb-ft273 lb-ft (best)
Engine size3.5 L (best)2 L
CylindersV6I4

Size & capability

SpecHonda PilotSport 2WDVolkswagen Atlas Cross SportSE
Seating8 seats (best)5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume—77.6 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity3,500 lbs5,000 lbs (best)
Payload—1,102 lbs (best)
Curb weight4,336 lbs4,165 lbs (best)
Ground clearance—6.3 in (best)
Wheelbase114 in117.3 in (best)
Length200.1 in (best)195.6 in
Width79 in (best)78.3 in
Height71 in (best)68.1 in

Safety & recalls

SpecHonda PilotSport 2WDVolkswagen Atlas Cross SportSE
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (driver)4 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Side pole5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Rollover4 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)1None 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.

TrimHonda PilotVolkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
1

Sport 2WD

$42,195 MSRP(Currently comparing)

SE

$38,300 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Sport AWD

$44,295 MSRP

SE

$40,200 MSRP

3

EX-L

$44,495 MSRP

SE w/Technology

$42,720 MSRP

4

EX-L

$46,595 MSRP

SE w/Technology

$44,620 MSRP

5

TrailSport AWD

$50,395 MSRP

SEL

$48,610 MSRP

6

Touring

$51,095 MSRP

SEL R-Line Black

$50,560 MSRP

7

Touring S

$52,295 MSRP

SEL Premium R-Line

$53,620 MSRP

8

Elite

$53,495 MSRP

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9

Black Edition AWD

$54,995 MSRP

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