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Volkswagen Atlas Specs

Since 2018 the Atlas has kept the same length and gained 101 lb.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 1 generations · 2018–2026 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The 2026 Volkswagen Atlas is 198.4″ long, 78.3″ wide and 68.5″ tall on a 117.3″ wheelbase, and weighs 4,519 lb. At 16.5 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 1.5 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Volkswagen Atlas generation, measured

FIG.01·Volkswagen Atlas dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
2018–2026198.4″78″68.9″117.3″4,418 lb
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Atlas year by year

FIG.02·Volkswagen Atlas dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2026198.4″78.3″117.3″4,519 lb4
2025198.4″78.3″117.3″4,519 lb4
2024198.4″78.3″117.3″4,519 lb4
2023198.4″78.3″117.3″4,519 lb4
2022198.4″78.3″117.3″4,519 lb4
2021198.4″78.3″117.3″4,519 lb4
2020197.2″78.3″117.3″4,519 lb4
2019198.4″78″117.3″4,418 lb2
2018198.4″78″117.3″4,418 lb2
ROWS 9·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Atlas on the used market

In 536 Atlas listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2018–2026 car is the most common: 536 of them (100%), at an average asking price of $19,435. ForCar visitors have decoded 192 Atlas VINs; the most checked model years are 2026, 2024 and 2025.

FIG.05·Volkswagen Atlas generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2018–2026536100%$19,43586,180 mi
ROWS 1·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Atlas fit

FIG.02·Volkswagen Atlas — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep16.5 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft16.5 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.5 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 821 cars within 10″ of its length, the Atlas is wider than 85%.

FIG.03·Volkswagen Atlas against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 821 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width78.3″74.4″+3.9″
Wheelbase117.3″114.6″+2.7″
Curb weight4,519 lb4,180 lb+339 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

Atlas against its rivals

FIG.04·Volkswagen Atlas against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Volkswagen Atlas (this car)2026198.4″78.3″4,519 lb
Honda Pilot2026200″78.3″4,627 lb
Tesla Model Y2026188.6″78″4,363 lb
Kia Telluride2026196.9″78.3″4,343 lb
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2026 Atlas bigger than the 2025?

No. The 2026 and 2025 Atlas are the same size and weight.

Which is bigger, the Atlas or the Honda Pilot?

The 2026 Honda Pilot is 1.6″ longer and 108 lb heavier than the 2026 Atlas.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 9 Atlas model years, 2018 to 2026. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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