Volkswagen Atlas vs. GMC Acadia
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2024 Volkswagen Atlas vs. 2024 GMC Acadia
At Demontrond Volkswagon of Houston, we pride ourselves on our enormous, varied inventory of exceptional vehicles, and the depth of our customer service that doesn’t stop at the sale. We believe in giving quantity and quality—not one or the other. With that in mind, we compare the unmatched experience of the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas against the 2024 GMC Acadia: two SUVs, with one clear champion.
Exterior (Trim Levels)
The Acadia has gone bigger: taller, wider, longer, heavier. The Denali’s 22-inch wheels are the biggest ever on an Acadia. Bigger in everything except trim levels. In its vast choice of trim levels, the 2024 Volkswagon Atlas cannot be rivaled. The wide selection of models presents far more opportunity for customization and shows a greater attention to detail in what drivers are looking for. For example, between the base SE and the next level SE with Technology trim, you’ll see upgrades to 20-inch alloy wheels with all-season tires, the addition of illuminated light bars and heated mirrors, among many other insightful and intricate elements. This continues throughout the lineup, adding varied exclusive design choices, tech options, wheel variations and sizes, and more. The GMC Acadia only has 3 trims, though they are very distinct: the base model, the off-road model, and the luxury model. The Acadia’s base model, the Elevation, doesn’t offer as much as the Atlas SE, though it does have an available panoramic sunroof. Volkswagon zeroes in on substance in its base SE trim, presenting a full suite of LED lighting, including dynamic cornering lights, adaptive LED headlights and taillights, LED daytime running lights and fog lights. This single aspect of the base trim creates a visually arresting exterior while adding safety and convenience, representative of what VW focuses on in with every trim—what matters.
Engine and Performance
The VW Atlas’s new 2.0L turbocharged engine produces 269 hp with 273 lbs.-ft. of torque, to the Acadia’s 2.5L Turbo with a slightly higher 328 hp and 326 lbs.-ft. of torque, though both boast a 5,000 lb. towing capacity. The GMC Acadia AT4 trim is very off-road capable, with off-road suspension and a specific Terrain mode, while the Volkswagon Atlas features the AWD 4MOTION® Active Control, now conveniently on the touchscreen rather than a dial. With quick throttle response and 6 stability-enhancing systems for optimal control, the Volkswagon Atlas delivers a smooth, intuitive ride. Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution ensures appropriate stopping power when braking hard. This precision engineering is what makes the Atlas pull ahead of the Acadia once again.
Interior
Both the Acadia and the Atlas can seat 7 with the Acadia having increased its interior passenger room in this year’s model, slightly outmeasuring the Atlas in leg and headroom. However, the Atlas’s interior is superior in quality with such touches as perforated Vienna leather, real wood trim, stainless steel footrests and pedal covers, to name a few. Heated and ventilated front seats are standard in the Atlas, while only standard on the top-tier Denali trim with the GMC Acadia. The Denali is renowned for its exclusivity and luxury, coming with its own refined features, but the Atlas offers more variation in its trim levels, with more than one top-tier trim to suit more individual tastes. For instance, the Volkswagon Atlas Peak Edition’s illuminated exclusive dash décor and interior styling is different from the apex SEL Premium R-Line trim’s exclusive styling, giving several distinct levels of luxury and utility.
Technology
Both the Atlas and the Acadia come equipped with infotainment features. Once again, the Acadia’s extremely large 15-inch touchscreen is bigger than the Atlas’s ample 12-inch screen, but the Atlas outshines with its functionality. The user-friendly, wireless App-Connect® syncs all your phone’s apps onto the touchscreen in one move. And with up to 6 fast-charging USB ports, everyone has access to connectivity. The GMC Acadia’s 11-inch driver information center highlights the configurable Head-Up Display, which is also available in the VW Atlas. However, the Atlas boasts the innovative VW Digital Cockpit Pro, packed with customizable state-of-the-art features displayed on a high-resolution, intuitive screen. A full-screen navigation view increases the map size with crisp resolution to show you specifically and clearly where you’re going and how to get there, rather than relying on a much larger screen in general.
Safety
Safety is top priority in both the Atlas and the Acadia, each with their own suite of driver-assist features. The Acadia features an impressive 15 standard driving assist technologies, mirroring the Atlas, as well as up to 9 cameras and a new hands-free driving capability. The 2024 Volkswagon Atlas, however, comes equipped with a more varied safety net. Volkswagon’s IQ. DRIVE provides the forward-thinking Automatic Post-Collision Braking System which minimizes additional impacts in the event of an accident. The Intelligent Crash Response System deploys the airbags, but also turns off the fuel pump, unlocks the doors and activates the hazard lights automatically. The Atlas also puts great emphasis on its 6 stability-enhancing systems, like Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution for hard-braking scenarios, and Electronic Stability Control to apply corrective force to the wheels that need it most. Finally, Volkswagon puts intense emphasis on its structure, and builds safety into its very design. The 2024 VW Atlas’s rigid safety cage structure distributes impact force away from occupants while front and rear crumple zones absorb crash momentum, protecting you from the ground up, as well as before and after the unforeseen.
Conslusion
To summarize, while the 2024 GMC Acadia has seen an astronomical increase in size in every aspect, the 2024 Volkswagon Atlas remains steady in its exceptional quality, performance, and hyperfocuses on individual aspects rather than generally making everything bigger. What is bigger in the Atlas is its trim lineup and standard features, along with thoughtfully curated, gradual available upgrades, both interior and exterior. The Acadia offers only 3 trims, limiting your choices monumentally. The Acadia does generate more horsepower and torque, but the Atlas matches it in towing capacity and exceeds it in throttle response for an exceptionally responsive drive. Both include impressive technological features, with again, the Acadia’s being larger, but the Atlas’s are more driver-focused, meticulously thought-out, and more easily accessed. In the realm of safety, the Acadia does bring hands-free driving, but the Atlas supplies more thoughtful systems and structure. In short, the 2024 Acadia may have more showmanship, but it’s the 2024 Volkswagon Atlas that brings more substance, and leads with a carefully concocted, driver and passenger-centric design in every aspect. Experience the excellence of the Volkswagen Atlas firsthand at Demontrond Volkswagen. Contact us today to schedule a test drive and embark on a journey of unparalleled performance and innovation. Elevate your driving experience with the Volkswagen Atlas.?
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