Kia EV6 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 | Kia EV6Light | Volkswagen Atlas Cross SportSE |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Light | SE |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | electric | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 1-speed direct drive | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | electric | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Kia EV6Light | Volkswagen Atlas Cross SportSE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $37,900 (best) | $38,300 |
| Lowest listing price | $25,089 | $17,681 (best) |
| Median listing price | $43,083 | $39,495 (best) |
| Highest listing price | $56,608 | $56,450 (best) |
| For sale now | 100 (best) | 91 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Kia EV6Light | Volkswagen Atlas Cross SportSE |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | — | 23 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | — | 20 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | — | 26 MPG (best) |
| Combined MPGe | 115 MPGe (best) | — |
| Electric range | 237 mi (best) | — |
| Battery capacity | 63 kWh (best) | — |
| 240V charge time | 6.2 hr (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | — | 18.6 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Kia EV6Light | Volkswagen Atlas Cross SportSE |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 167 hp | 269 hp (best) |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 273 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | — | 2 L (best) |
| Cylinders | — | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Kia EV6Light | Volkswagen Atlas Cross SportSE |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 46.7 cu ft | 77.6 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 5,000 lbs (best) |
| Payload | — | 1,102 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,145 lbs (best) | 4,165 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in | 6.3 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 117.3 in (best) |
| Length | 184.8 in | 195.6 in (best) |
| Width | 74 in | 78.3 in (best) |
| Height | 60.8 in | 68.1 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Kia EV6Light | 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 | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported (best) | 2 |
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 | Kia EV6 | Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Light $37,900 MSRP(Currently comparing) | SE $38,300 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Light Long Range $41,200 MSRP | SE $40,200 MSRP |
| 3 | Light Long Range $45,200 MSRP | SE w/Technology $42,720 MSRP |
| 4 | Wind $44,800 MSRP | SE w/Technology $44,620 MSRP |
| 5 | Wind $48,800 MSRP | SEL $48,610 MSRP |
| 6 | GT-Line $48,700 MSRP | SEL R-Line Black $50,560 MSRP |
| 7 | GT-Line $53,000 MSRP | SEL Premium R-Line $53,620 MSRP |
Live inventory
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Pure White•Titan Black59,402 mi$23,987Curry INEOS Grenadier
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Opal White Pearl•Gray15 mi$48,880Lou Sobh Volkswagen of Athens
Bogart, GA
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Bogart, GA
Certified2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
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Platinum Gray Metallic•Titan Black40,575 mi$30,746Greensboro Auto Center
Greensboro, NC
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Pure White•Titan Black113,003 mi$19,694Stokes Hodges Ford Graniteville
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Blue Metallic•Dark Beige/Titan Black15,648 mi$35,088Volkswagen of Kirkland
Kirkland, WA
Kia EV6 vs Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 Kia EV6 or 2026 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Kia EV6 vs 2026 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2026 Kia EV6 or 2026 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Kia EV6 starts lower at $37,900. Live Kia EV6 listings start at $25,089. Live Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport listings start at $17,681.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Kia EV6 or 2026 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport?
- The 2026 Kia EV6 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (37,900).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Kia EV6 or 2026 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport?
- The 2026 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (23).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2026 Kia EV6 or 2026 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport?
- The 2026 Kia EV6 leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (319).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 Kia EV6 or 2026 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport?
- The 2026 Kia EV6 leads on horsepower in this comparison (320).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Kia EV6 or 2026 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport?
- The 2026 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (5,000).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Kia EV6 vs 2026 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Kia EV6 (5/5 NHTSA overall); Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport (5/5 NHTSA overall).