2024 Volkswagen Atlas / 2024 Toyota 4Runner

2024 VW Atlas Compared to the 2024 Toyota 4Runner 
 

For reliable and energetic everyday cruising in the Central Michigan region, the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas promises an entertaining driving experience every time customers step behind the wheel. Their families will also appreciate all the modern interior amenities that are found throughout any trim level of the Atlas. How does the 2024 VW Atlas compare to the 2024 Toyota 4Runner? Comparable performance with even greater overall fuel economy makes the Atlas a more enticing family cruiser for mid-Michigan. The SUV is also more accessible than the Toyota, allowing more Michigan customers to confidently consider the Atlas. As such, the Atlas delivers on the concept of a dependable, modern everyday cruiser for the Great Lakes Bay Region.  

Performance 
 

While both SUVs are equipped with drastically different engines, their output is virtually identical. The turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine under the hood of the 2024 Atlas delivers 269 horsepower of vibrant performance across mid-Michigan cities and highways. Meanwhile, the 4.0L V6 engine that resides in the 2024 4Runner generates 270 horsepower. The smaller engine of the Atlas lends a significant efficiency advantage for the Volkswagen as well. The Atlas sports an EPA-estimated 20 MPG city/27 MPG highway fuel economy with standard equipment, while the 4Runner only offers an estimated 16 MPG city/19 MPG highway fuel economy. An eight-speed automatic transmission works with the engine in the Atlas for seamless acceleration, while the Toyota is equipped with a five-speed automatic transmission. The standard drivetrains are different as well, with the VW being equipped with FWD and the 4Runner with RWD. Both SUVs have available AWD options to transform them into the versatile all-season cruisers that modern mid-Michigan customers demand. 

Interior Features 

Efficiency isn’t the only major advantage that the 2024 VW Atlas has over the 2024 Toyota 4Runner. Their interiors are also remarkably different when it comes to the overall cruising experience that they deliver. Up to seven passengers will get to enjoy the superb ride of a 2024 Atlas with plenty of space to have quality personal room, while only five can fit into a Toyota 4Runner. The front seating in the Atlas also comes with superior fully climate-controlled capability through heat and ventilation functionality. A standard 4Runner doesn’t have any additional comfort functionality found in the front seating. Even the steering wheel in the standard Atlas comes with heated functionality. Accessing the various multimedia applications found in the VW MIB3 infotainment system is easier with its 12-inch touchscreen compared to the standard eight-inch touchscreen found in the 4Runner. Both SUVs are equipped with various smartphone connection applications and SiriusXM® radio capability for elevated convenience and entertainment diversity. However, the Atlas also comes with a Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging pad for another level of welcome convenience for any trip across Central Michigan.  

Safety Features 

Modern SUVs are praised for their reliable safety through the inclusion of innovative and dependable driver-assistance systems. Both the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas and the 2024 Toyota 4Runner share a plethora of features that make them excellent for quality monitoring and active protection when contending with busy city traffic throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region. Features such as Automatic Emergency Braking and Forward Collision Warning provide drivers with comprehensive protection from frontal collisions and give peace of mind that they can react to something appearing in front of them. Similarly, both family cruisers are equipped with Blind Spot Monitoring technology that comes with added Rear Cross-Traffic Alert to give a proper idea of what traffic is approaching from behind the vehicles so that more informed lane merging decisions can be made. Finally, systems such as Lane Departure Warning and Lane Keeping Assist work together to keep the SUVs in their intended spots on the road so that unintentional veering is minimized. 

Shop for a 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Today at Thelen VW in Bay City, MI 

There are numerous reasons to consider a 2024 VW Atlas over the 2024 Toyota 4Runner in Central Michigan. If you’d like more information about why the Volkswagen SUV is a preferred choice for today’s families, visit Thelen VW in Bay City, Michigan today. One of our friendly sales team members will be happy to meet with you and discuss any additional details you want to know about the dynamic everyday family cruiser from Volkswagen. Come see why when residents of communities such as Mt. Pleasant, Grand Blanc, and Midland are looking to purchase a new Volkswagen vehicle, they come to Thelen!