Toyota 4Runner vs Volkswagen Atlas
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Volkswagen Atlas
Overview
| Spec | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 | Volkswagen AtlasSE |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | SR5 | SE |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | rear 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 | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 | Volkswagen AtlasSE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $41,570 | $39,310 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $21,074 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $21,074 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $21,074 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 1 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 | Volkswagen AtlasSE |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 22 MPG | 22 MPG |
| City MPG | 20 MPG | 20 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 26 MPG | 26 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 19 gal (best) | 18.6 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 | Volkswagen AtlasSE |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 278 hp (best) | 269 hp |
| Torque | 317 lb-ft (best) | 273 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2.4 L (best) | 2 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 | Volkswagen AtlasSE |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 7 seats (best) |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 90.2 cu ft | 96.6 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 6,000 lbs (best) | 5,000 lbs |
| Payload | — | 1,102 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,455 lbs | 4,317 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in (best) | 6.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 117.3 in (best) |
| Length | 194.9 in | 200.7 in (best) |
| Width | 78 in | 78.3 in (best) |
| Height | 72.6 in (best) | 70.4 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 | Volkswagen AtlasSE |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| 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 pole | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Rollover | 3 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| 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 | Toyota 4Runner | Volkswagen Atlas |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SR5 $41,570 MSRP(Currently comparing) | SE $39,310 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | SR5 $43,570 MSRP | SE $41,210 MSRP |
| 3 | TRD Sport $48,050 MSRP | SE w/Technology $43,730 MSRP |
| 4 | TRD Sport $50,050 MSRP | SE w/Technology $45,630 MSRP |
| 5 | TRD Off-Road $49,990 MSRP | Peak Edition $48,060 MSRP |
| 6 | TRD Off-Road $52,790 MSRP | SEL $49,620 MSRP |
| 7 | TRD Sport Premium $53,410 MSRP | SEL Premium R-Line $54,630 MSRP |
| 8 | TRD Sport Premium $55,410 MSRP | — |
| 9 | TRD Off-Road Premium $55,770 MSRP | — |
| 10 | TRD Off-Road Premium $58,570 MSRP | — |
| 11 | Limited $56,200 MSRP | — |
| 12 | Limited $58,200 MSRP | — |
| 13 | Limited $61,000 MSRP | — |
| 14 | Platinum $63,660 MSRP | — |
| 15 | Trailhunter $67,700 MSRP | — |
| 16 | TRD Pro $67,900 MSRP | — |
