Volkswagen Atlas vs Audi Q7

The Volkswagen Atlas vs Audi Q7 debate has already started, which is why we wanted to help you make an educated decision on your next vehicle. Both of these rides are powerful, safe, and versatile SUVs. However, deciding on the one that’s right for you and your family can be tough. That’s why we’re here to help you make the decision!

For drivers around the Fort Myers, Venice, and North Port areas, our automotive experts at Norm Reeves Volkswagen Superstore Port Charlotte have put together this VW Atlas vs Audi Q7 comparison guide—so you can drive off the lot with the SUV that fits your driving lifestyle.  Contact us today for more information.

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Efficient Engine Performance

The Volkswagen Atlas comes standard with a turbocharged and intercooled 2.0L 4-cylinder engine. It comes mated to an 8-speed Automatic Transmission. The Audi Q7 also comes equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo engine that’s also mated to an 8-speed Automatic Transmission. Both vehicles can surpass 230 horsepower.

Interior Technology

Both the Volkswagen Atlas and Audi Q7 come loaded with a ton of interior conveniences. From touchscreen audio displays equipped with phone integration to plush cockpits, you won’t be disappointed. The systems provide you with plenty of options for entertainment. Whether you’re looking for your favorite station, streaming audio from your phone or device, or even placing phone calls from the road, you’ll have a variety of tech to use!

The Audi Q7 is equipped with quattro®, but the versatile driver will enjoy the 4MOTION® all-wheel drive system with Active Control available in the VW Atlas. Easily select among four drive modes for one of the best experiences we’ve had on and off the road in a while. Depending on the terrain and weather, you can choose between a mode for dry, rainy, snowy, and rough road conditions.

Comparable Safety Features

We appreciate the care that this Volkswagen SUV puts into their passengers’ basic safety on the road. You’ll discover that many safety systems in the Audi Q7 are available after an upgrade. In the base model Q7, Audi pre sense® front will alert the driver of an imminent collision and begin to apply brake pressure, tension seatbelts, and activate hazard warning lights without any response from the driver.

The VW Atlas starts with a similar measure titled Front Assist, which includes a Forward Collision Warning system and driver-assistive Autonomous Emergency Braking. Another standard feature is Pedestrian Monitoring. This will sense a pedestrian in front of your VW Atlas and help prevent a collision.

The new Volkswagen Atlas also includes Adaptive Cruise Control, which keeps a safe distance from the vehicle ahead while you set your cruising speed. It will adapt to the flow of traffic to ensure that the distance is kept.

To acquire a like feature to the Pedestrian Monitoring, you need to opt for an available Night Vision Assistant that has a pedestrian-detecting capacity in the Q7.

All of these features work by using sensors that are mounted to the exterior of the vehicles. These sensors will measure factors like the vehicle’s speed, its distance from other cars, and even its position on the road.

When the sensors detect an issue that could lead to an accident, they’ll activate the appropriate features to send a warning and provide mitigation to reduce the issue while giving you time to react and stop the vehicle completely.

But where Audi stopped, VW continued with additional safety features: In the event of an accident where the airbags deploy, the Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS) can turn off the fuel pump, activate hazard lights, and unlock the doors.

Cabin Space & Passenger Comfort

When it comes to the Volkswagen Atlas vs. Audi Q7, both were designed with some comfort in mind. Both the Volkswagen SUV and the Q7 are outfitted with three rows of seating that are meant for seven passengers each. Of course, there’s a bit of difference with the actual space that the passengers get between these two SUVs.

The Volkswagen Atlas offers 41.3 inches of headroom in the front row while the Audi Q7 only offers 39.9 inches of headroom. When the VW Atlas has the Sunroof, it still offers more with 40.1 inches in the front row.

Middle-row passengers get more headroom in the new Volkswagen Atlas with 40.4 (39.5 with sunroof) inches compared to the 38.8 inches of headroom in the Q7. The last row of both SUVs offers the least amount of space and should be reserved for the smaller passengers. The VW Atlas includes 38.3 inches of headroom in its third row while the Audi Q7 has just 35.9 inches of headroom in its last row.

As you can see, this Volkswagen SUV offers just a bit more space and comfort for your passengers than the Audi Q7!

Which SUV Will You Choose?

We know that our Volkswagen Atlas vs. Audi Q7 comparison guide showcases both SUVs as capable, well-designed, and safe. However, the experts at Norm Reeves Volkswagen Superstore Port Charlotte think that drivers near the Fort Myers, Venice, and North Port areas will really appreciate what the VW Atlas has to offer.

When you’re ready to get behind the wheel, we welcome you to contact our dealership to schedule a test drive in the Volkswagen Atlas at your convenience. It’s your chance to see how it performs on the roads so you can decide with confidence if it’s the right Volkswagen SUV for you!