MODEL REVIEW
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport vs. Honda Passport
At a Glance: VW Atlas Cross Sport vs. Passport
Are you ready to upgrade your current vehicle to a high-tech SUV that prioritizes your comfort and peace of mind? Allow us to introduce you to the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport and the 2023 Honda Passport. You've noticed these SUVs on the streets of West Palm Beach, Delray Beach, and Coconut Creek, FL, but you may still be unsure which one to add to your family. We've got it from here.
Our team at Schumacher Volkswagen of West Palm Beach has crafted the following comparison to help you confidently decide on your next family car. Start reading now!
FRONT LEGROOM
41.7 in. | 40.9 in.
VW Atlas Cross Sport vs. Passport
DRIVE MODES
8 | 3
VW Atlas Cross Sport vs. Passport
ROAD SIGN DISPLAY
Available | N/A
VW Atlas Cross Sport vs. Passport
See the Difference for Yourself
Select a category below to learn more about how the VW Atlas Cross Sport compares to the Honda Passport.
INTERIOR
Space is important in your next SUV. With space, you can treat your loved ones to the ample wiggle room they deserve. You’ll also have plenty of cargo space to spare for luggage, weekend bags, farmer’s market hauls, or grocery store pickups.
Slide Into Your Sweet Spot
Take a seat inside either SUV and watch all your worries wash away. The VW Atlas Cross Sport and the Passport have multi-way adjustable front seats with power lumbar support, cradling you at every turn. Pair these configurable seats with standard heating functionality, and you can enjoy a warm embrace once the sun sets.
Whoever sits shotgun will be treated to a more personalized experience in the Volkswagen. This SUV equips its base model with a 6-way manually adjustable front-passenger seat, which outcompetes the 4-way passenger seat in the Honda. Say hello to your sweet spot!
Stretch Out
What’s one of the best ways to know if the VW Atlas Cross Sport or the Passport is your perfect fit? Take out the measuring tape. After doing so, you’ll find the Volkswagen offers more legroom in both the front and rear rows, allowing all sorts of drivers and passengers to feel comfortable on board.
| 41.7/40.4 inches | 40.9/39.6 inches |
PERFORMANCE
You don’t just need an SUV that works, you need an SUV that works for you. Thanks to their dynamic performance, the VW Atlas Cross Sport and the Honda Passport can be applied in several scenarios. Whether you’re taking the scenic country route or maneuvering through congested city streets, these SUVs make driving fun again.
Enhance Your Experience
Did you know that both SUVs come standard with all-wheel drive (AWD)? This balanced drivetrain enhances grip and banishes wheel slip, so you can feel confident driving in inclement weather or on rough terrain.
However, 4MOTION® AWD on the Volkswagen comes with Active Control & Driving Mode Selection, a feature that adds four drive settings to your model:
- Onroad
- Snow
- Offroad
- Custom Offroad
These settings will help customize your drive. Plus, within the Onroad setting, there are even more ways to enhance your commute. You can choose from Normal, Sport, Comfort, and Individual modes too!
The Honda also has standard drive modes—Snow, Sand, and Mud—which optimize this ride for off-road jaunts. Despite this similarity, the VW also has unique on-road settings, which allow you to tailor your experience everywhere you go.
The Power of Choice
Do you want the power to tow up to 5,000 pounds or to experience hair-raising acceleration? If so, the Volkswagen and the Honda are ready to satisfy your wildest wishes. However, the VW Atlas Cross Sport allows you to choose the amount of power you want with its two available engines:
- 2.0L Turbo engine: 235 horsepower
- Available 3.6L V6 engine: 276 horsepower
On the other hand, the Passport can only be equipped with one engine: a 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 engine. Although the Honda bestows thoroughbred power, the Volkswagen’s range of power allows it to be equally suitable for gentle drivers and adrenaline junkies.
SAFETY
The roads are unpredictable, which is why you need an SUV that’s dedicated to your safety. Both models offer driver assistance that helps keep you out of harm’s way and boosts your confidence behind the wheel. Which one offers more support overall, though?
High IQ
Meet IQ.Drive and Honda Sensing®: two intelligent safety suites designed to monitor the road and other drivers. Even though they have different names, these suites have similar brand-specific versions of these features in common:
- Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Traffic Alert
- Forward Collision Warning
- Autonomous Emergency Braking
- Rear View Camera System
Only the VW Atlas Cross Sport offers an available Dynamic Road Sign Display, which monitors the road for speed limit, traffic, and restricted zone signs. It will project this vital information on the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit.
A Parking Professional
Have you ever thought, “Will my car fit in that space?” What if we told you the Volkswagen has a feature that gauges the girth of a parking spot and helps you steer into it? You read that right! Available Park Assist can help you find a suitable parking spot and help maneuver your vehicle into it.
The Honda Passport has standard parking sensors but no similar feature that will ease you into any parallel or perpendicular parking spot like a professional valet driver.
Select an SUV!
After reading our comparison, which SUV can you see yourself driving? Both the VW Atlas Cross Sport and the Honda Passport offer exciting features and capabilities; however, if it were up to us, we'd say the more spacious, customizable, and safe pick for West Palm Beach, Delray Beach, and Coconut Creek, FL drivers is the Volkswagen.
Do you agree? Visit Schumacher Volkswagen of West Palm Beach today to take this SUV for a test drive!
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