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The 2022 Volkswagen Atlas and the 2022 Tiguan are both spacious and versatile SUV options from Volkswagen. While the Atlas is a larger and more traditional full-size SUV, the Tiguan is a more compact and athletic midsize SUV. In this comparison article, we will take a look at the interior, exterior, and technology features of these two models to help you determine which one is the best fit for you.
Starting with the exterior, the Atlas has a more traditional and spacious design compared to the Tiguan. The Atlas is a larger and more upright SUV with a more vertical front grille, a more horizontal roofline, and a more conventional stance. The Atlas also has a more commanding presence on the road with its longer and more spacious body. On the other hand, the Tiguan has a more compact and athletic design with a more steeply raked windshield, a more sloping roofline, and a more pronounced front grille. The Tiguan also has a more agile stance with smaller wheels and a more sporty appearance.
Moving on to the interior, both the Atlas and the Tiguan are spacious and comfortable SUVs with roomy cabins and plenty of head and legroom. However, the Atlas has a more traditional and spacious interior design with a flatter dashboard and a more upright seating position. The Atlas also has a more family-friendly interior with a third-row seat that is more spacious and comfortable, giving it a total of 96.8 cubic feet of cargo space. The Tiguan, on the other hand, has a more driver-focused cockpit design with a more steeply raked dashboard and more heavily bolstered seats. The Tiguan also has a more compact and efficient interior with a second-row seat that can be folded and tumbled, giving it a total of 73.5 cubic feet of cargo space.
In terms of technology, both the Atlas and the Tiguan come standard with Volkswagen’s Car-Net infotainment system, which includes a large touchscreen display, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, and a variety of connectivity and safety features. The Atlas and the Tiguan also both offer available features such as a panoramic sunroof, a premium Fender audio system, and a variety of driver assistance technologies such as forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and automatic emergency braking.
However, the 2022 Atlas comes with an available 12.3-inch digital driver display as standard, while the 2022 Tiguan comes with a 8-inch screen as standard. Additionally, the Atlas has available features such as a rear-seat entertainment system, a heated steering wheel and heated second-row seats which are not available in the Tiguan. The Tiguan, on the other hand, offers a turbocharged engine option and all-wheel drive as standard which are not available in the Atlas.
Overall, both the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas and the 2022 Tiguan are well-equipped SUV options with a wide range of advanced features. The Atlas is geared towards those looking for a more traditional and spacious full-size SUV, while the Tiguan is geared towards those looking for a more compact and athletic midsize SUV. If you are looking for a more family-friendly SUV, the Atlas with its third-row seats, rear-seat entertainment system, and heated second-row seats might be a better choice. If you prioritize a sporty design, better fuel efficiency, and a more driver-focused interior, the Tiguan might be a better fit.
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