2018 Volkswagen Atlas 4Motion or Audi Q7 Quattro?

The all-new Volkswagen Atlas 3-Row SUV is finally here. How does it compare against its popular cousin the Audi Q7? How about the Ford Explorer and Nissan Armada? In this video Ryan takes a look at the SEL with 4Motion All-Wheel Drive.

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[edinmujkic]

Apparently everyone "reviews" cars today. VW Atlas is built on MQB platform and Audi Q7 on MLBevo platform. It should be obvious that those are different platforms since Atlas has transverse engine and Q7 longitudinal engine. So Google it.

[mrpmj]

I've rented the Atlas and test drove the Audi Q7 about a week ago. The Audi Q7 had terrible 2-3 seconds turbo lag. The VW has quick acceleration from 0mph but it only had adquate passing power the fwy. VW had better soundproof and turning radius than my 2014 TOyota Highlander.

[markherbert]

My wife and I have a 2021 Atlas Cross Sport. VR-6, 8-speed tranny, 4motion, SE/Technology package, Pirelli 225/50 X 20 tires on 20" rims. We absolutely love it !!!

[Huamulan]

I test drove one a week ago. I especially like the handling at corners, it felt like on a sport suspension- tight and smooth. The acceleration is smoother than Highlander and Pilot.

[petergonzsanz]

What? The people’s version of the Audi Q7? Can’t believe this kind of mistakes with all the information we have just in googling things. The only thing that these two vehicles share is that both have 4 wheels and both have 5 doors, other than that, they are two completely different cars. The only platform that Volkswagen shares with Audi is the one in the A3 and the TT.

[SPQR-Z]

We test drove both a loaded Atlas and Q7. The Atlas did remind me of the Q7 for the most part and was 25k cheaper. The Audi is a better handling car with air suspension and much better power. The tech is about the same. The VW is a really nice 3 row for the money but if you can manage it, step up to the Q7 Quattro

[UBAYBE]

Where do you put the skis if you have 6 people?

[spower]

Ryan, unlike most auto journalists, you know the difference between a VR6 and a V6

[fartman]

Atlas is a transverse MQB chassis. Q7 is longitudinal chassis

[Trades]

The Atlas & Q7 are alike in many ways, but do NOT even go to suggest they are based on the same platform. The Atlas shares more with the Golf than the Q7 which was more similar to the outgoing Touareg, which also explained its premium pricing.

[JulezWinnfield]

I think VW should've designed the Atlas closer to the Q7 in terms of technology and luxury. A top trim Honda Pilot Elite is arguably a notch below the Acura MDX. I think VW would sell more Atlases with a similar strategy.

[TJW]

Much more usable 3rd row in Atlas than Q7

[Ostap]

Audi Q7 and VW Atlas are the same ... except that the chassis is different, engines are different, drivetrains are different, suspension is different, body and interior are different and few more things. But other than that these two are exactly the same car.
Sorry.

[Gibbo-kqep]

Different chassis, different engine, and very obviously a different hood! I guess they will let anyone with an iPhone do a car review these days.

[tomcatjeff]

I loved this vehicle it's rugged yet elegant design and specially it has spacious cabin inside which is perfectly fit for my growing family ...plus it's fun to drive.
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[autoone]

4wd system being more advance I disagree. I have s3 and Atlas 4 motion. The 4 motion handles identically.

[TJW]

This guy is utterly clueless. These 2 cars have nothing in common other than being VW products. The Atlas is MUCH larger than the Q7.

[misterscruffle]

I test drove the 2018 Atlas a few days ago, coming from a 2003 Toyota 4runner I felt the atlas was much more bumpy. Every pothole or bump in the street could be felt where as my old toyota glides over them smoothly. Also the top of the line Atlas, the seats are very stiff and not very comfortable. I mean at almost 50k I think those 2 things are a deal breaker for me.

[_Viking]

It's chassis is NOT comparable at all with the Q7. If comparing with an Audi, it should be to an Q3! They share the SAME chassis!

[Measadam]

BESIDES cargo space, would you pick the Atlas or the Highlander, and why?? Thanks!