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Hyundai Palisade vs Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

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

Vehicles

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2026 Hyundai Palisade

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2026 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

Overview

SpecHyundai PalisadeSEVolkswagen Atlas Cross SportSE
Selected trimSESE
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262026

Pricing & market

SpecHyundai PalisadeSEVolkswagen Atlas Cross SportSE
MSRP$39,435$38,300 (best)
For sale now00

Fuel economy & range

SpecHyundai PalisadeSEVolkswagen Atlas Cross SportSE
Combined MPG21 MPG23 MPG (best)
City MPG19 MPG20 MPG (best)
Highway MPG25 MPG26 MPG (best)
Fuel tank19 gal (best)18.6 gal

Performance

SpecHyundai PalisadeSEVolkswagen Atlas Cross SportSE
Horsepower287 hp (best)269 hp
Torque260 lb-ft273 lb-ft (best)
Engine size3.5 L (best)2 L
CylindersV6I4

Size & capability

SpecHyundai PalisadeSEVolkswagen Atlas Cross SportSE
Seating8 seats (best)5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume86.7 cu ft (best)77.6 cu ft
Towing capacity5,000 lbs5,000 lbs
Payload1,102 lbs (best)
Curb weight4,420 lbs4,165 lbs (best)
Ground clearance7.4 in (best)6.3 in
Wheelbase116.9 in117.3 in (best)
Length199.2 in (best)195.6 in
Width78 in78.3 in (best)
Height69.5 in (best)68.1 in

Safety & recalls

SpecHyundai PalisadeSEVolkswagen Atlas Cross SportSE
NHTSA overall5 / 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 pole5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Rollover4 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone 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.

TrimHyundai PalisadeVolkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
1

SE

$39,435 MSRP(Currently comparing)

SE

$38,300 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

SE

$40,935 MSRP

SE

$40,200 MSRP

3

SEL

$41,440 MSRP

SE w/Technology

$42,720 MSRP

4

SEL

$41,440 MSRP

SE w/Technology

$44,620 MSRP

5

SEL

$43,440 MSRP

SEL

$48,610 MSRP

6

SEL

$43,440 MSRP

SEL R-Line Black

$50,560 MSRP

7

SEL Convenience

$42,870 MSRP

SEL Premium R-Line

$53,620 MSRP

8

SEL Convenience

$44,870 MSRP

9

Hybrid Blue SEL

$43,660 MSRP

10

Hybrid Blue SEL

$43,660 MSRP

11

SEL Premium

$44,800 MSRP

12

SEL Premium

$45,300 MSRP

13

SEL Premium

$46,800 MSRP

14

SEL Premium

$47,300 MSRP

15

Hybrid SEL

$45,660 MSRP

16

Hybrid SEL

$45,660 MSRP

17

Hybrid Blue SEL Premium

$47,020 MSRP

18

Hybrid Blue SEL Premium

$47,020 MSRP

19

Hybrid SEL Premium

$49,020 MSRP

20

Hybrid SEL Premium

$49,020 MSRP

21

Limited

$49,270 MSRP

22

Limited

$51,270 MSRP

23

XRT PRO

$49,370 MSRP

24

Hybrid Limited

$51,490 MSRP

25

Hybrid Limited

$53,490 MSRP

26

Calligraphy

$54,060 MSRP

27

Calligraphy

$56,560 MSRP

28

Hybrid Calligraphy

$56,280 MSRP

29

Hybrid Calligraphy

$58,280 MSRP

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