Comparing the 2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI Performance vs 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Highline

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2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI Performance

MSRP starting at:

$42,395

60 months lease
$141 @ 8.32 %*
+tx/wk $0 cash down
Performance Manual
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2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Highline

MSRP starting at:

$56,545

84 months financing
$192 @ 6.24 %*
+tx/wk $0 cash down
Highline 3.6 FSI 4MOTION

* Rounded payments, for information only, excluding taxes, registrations, options and accessories

 
Overview
Base MSRP $41,895 $56,045
EPA Classification Midsize Cars Small SUV 4WD
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 10 L/100 km 13.1 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 7.3 L/100 km 10 L/100 km
Engine Type Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded V-6
Displacement 2.0 L/121 3.6 L/220
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 241 @ 5000 276 @ 6200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 273 @ 1750 266 @ 3500
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Technical Specs
Vehicle
EPA Classification Midsize Cars Small SUV 4WD
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 10 L/100 km 13.1 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 7.3 L/100 km 10 L/100 km
Powertrain
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 10 L/100 km 13.1 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 7.3 L/100 km 10 L/100 km
Engine Order Code
Engine Type Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded V-6
Displacement 2.0 L/121 3.6 L/220
Fuel System Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 241 @ 5000 276 @ 6200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 273 @ 1750 266 @ 3500
Trans Order Code U2 UR
Trans Type 6 8
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.77 5.59
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.09 3.14
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.48 1.95
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.09 1.43
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.10 1.21
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.91 1.00
Reverse Ratio (:1) 4.55 3.99
Clutch Size (in)
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 2.76 3.60
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 540
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 140
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft³) 91.9 112
Front Head Room (in) 38.5 38.6
Front Leg Room (in) 41.2 41.7
Front Shoulder Room (in) 55.9 61.5
Front Hip Room (in) 53.4
Second Head Room (in) 38.1 37.3
Second Leg Room (in) 35 40.4
Mechanical
ABS Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard
Locking/Limited Slip Differential Standard N/A
Front Wheel Drive Standard N/A
4 Cylinder Engine Standard N/A
Turbocharged Standard N/A
Gasoline Fuel Standard Standard
Power Steering Standard Standard
6-Speed M/T Standard N/A
Aluminum Wheels Standard Standard
M/T Standard N/A
Active Suspension Standard N/A
Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Standard
Wheel Locks Standard N/A
All Wheel Drive N/A Standard
V6 Cylinder Engine N/A Standard
Aluminum Wheels (Option) N/A Standard
A/T N/A Standard
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode N/A Standard
Tow Hitch N/A Standard
8-Speed A/T N/A Standard
Exterior
Generic Sun/Moonroof (Option) Standard N/A
Sun/Moonroof (Option) Standard N/A
Panoramic Roof (Option) Standard N/A
Tires - Front Performance Standard Standard
Tires - Rear Performance Standard Standard
Temporary Spare Tire Standard Standard
Generic Sun/Moonroof N/A Standard
Sun/Moonroof N/A Standard
Panoramic Roof N/A Standard
Interior
Climate Control Standard Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Standard Standard
A/C Standard Standard
Rear A/C Standard N/A
Security System Standard Standard
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard
Rear Defrost Standard Standard
Floor Mats Standard Standard
Keyless Entry Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Heated Mirrors Standard Standard
Power Mirror(s) Standard Standard
Navigation System Standard Standard
Power Driver Seat (Option) Standard N/A
Power Driver Seat Standard Standard
Power Passenger Seat (Option) Standard N/A
Power Passenger Seat Standard Standard
Pass-Through Rear Seat Standard Standard
Cloth Seats (Option) Standard N/A
Leather Seats (Option) Standard Standard
Leather Seats Standard Standard
Bucket Seats (Option) Standard N/A
Bucket Seats Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
Premium Sound System Standard Standard
Satellite Radio Standard Standard
MP3 Player Standard Standard
Fog Lamps Standard Standard
Heated Front Seat(s) (Option) Standard N/A
Heated Front Seat(s) Standard Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers Standard Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Standard
Immobilizer Standard Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror Standard Standard
Driver Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror Standard Standard
Mirror Memory Standard Standard
Rear Parking Aid (Option) Standard N/A
Driver Adjustable Lumbar (Option) Standard N/A
Driver Adjustable Lumbar Standard Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar (Option) Standard N/A
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar Standard N/A
Seat Memory Standard Standard
Leather Steering Wheel Standard N/A
Trip Computer Standard Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Standard
Telematics Standard Standard
Back-Up Camera Standard Standard
Keyless Start Standard Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s) Standard Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s) Standard Standard
Cargo Shade Standard Standard
Power Folding Mirrors Standard N/A
Heads-Up Display Standard N/A
Rear Bench Seat Standard Standard
Automatic Parking Standard N/A
Heated Steering Wheel Standard Standard
WiFi Hotspot Standard Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Standard Standard
Smart Device Integration Standard Standard
LED Headlights Standard Standard
Requires Subscription Standard Standard
Cruise Control Steering Assist Standard Standard
Privacy Glass N/A Standard
Rear Parking Aid N/A Standard
Leather Steering Wheel (Option) N/A Standard
Remote Trunk Release N/A Standard
Remote Engine Start N/A Standard
Power Liftgate N/A Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate N/A Standard
Heated Steering Wheel (Option) N/A Standard
Safety
Driver Air Bag Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Sensor Standard Standard
Front Side Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Rear Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Child Safety Locks Standard Standard
Daytime Running Lights Standard Standard
Traction Control Standard Standard
Automatic Headlights Standard Standard
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors Standard Standard
Stability Control Standard Standard
Brake Assist Standard Standard
Blind Spot Monitor Standard Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling Standard Standard
Lane Departure Warning Standard Standard
Lane Keeping Assist Standard Standard
Driver Restriction Features Standard N/A
Front Collision Mitigation Standard Standard
Automatic Highbeams Standard N/A
Rear Collision Mitigation Standard Standard
Driver Monitoring N/A Standard
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