2022 Kia Telluride vs. 2022 Volkswagen Atlas: More Power and Refinement

The Kia Telluride hit the market with incredible force during its introduction. It won many prizes and is still acclaimed by industry specialists as being one of the best SUVs you can buy. It offers plenty of space for three rows of passengers, an incredible amount of safety features and amenities as well as unrivalled performance under the hood.

Here, we compare the 2022 Kia Telluride with the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas.

The 2022 Kia Telluride deploys much more performance

Performance is important, whether you’re towing a boat or just zipping around the city. The Kia Telluride is equipped with a 3.8-litre V6 engine that has an output of 291 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. This powerful engine is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission that comes with a variety of driving modes made to conquer all road conditions.

All this is mated to Kia’s superior all-wheel-drive system which offers the best traction in Canada’s changing road conditions. The Telluride is also perfect for towing. With a capacity of 5,000 lb, it can tow a boat, an ATV or anything else you wish to put behind it.

The Volkswagen Atlas offers two engines. The one you will find in the majority of the lineup’s trims is the four-cylinder 2.0-litre engine that only outputs 235 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. This engine is clearly underpowered compared to the Telluride’s state-of-the-art powertrain and can only tow 2,000lb. The second, and more expensive engine is a 3.6-litre V6 with an output of 255 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque. Although it shows a few more foot-pounds on paper, it still falls short in terms of power.

The 2022 Kia Telluride is more comfortable and more spacious

Space is important in this kind of vehicle, that’s why the Telluride doesn’t compromise. If you have a large family, it offers space for up to 8 passengers, while the Volkswagen Atlas maxes out at 7. But that’s not all, the Telluride also deploys more space for cargo when it is full of passengers. With 601 litres of cargo behind the third row, you can bring more stuff along than with the Atlas, which only has 583 litres.

The 2022 Kia Telluride is a better SUV for your family thanks to superior performance, space, style and more. Come see it today! You can also shop for your Kia online with us. Our representatives are waiting for your call or e-mail and can answer all your questions.