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Do not guess if your golf clubs, stroller, or hockey gear will fit. Compare exact interior cargo dimensions, exterior lengths, and seating capacities across the VW SUV lineup to find the right vehicle for your life.
The VW Atlas and the VW Atlas Cross Sport are nearly tied for the most cargo space behind the second row. The Atlas provides 55.5 cubic feet behind the second row (when the third row is folded), while the Atlas Cross Sport provides 40.3 cubic feet. However, if you fold all rear seats flat, the 3-row VW Atlas dominates the lineup with a massive 96.8 cubic feet of maximum cargo capacity.
Compare the precise measurements to see how each model stacks up.
| Model | Exterior Length | Max Seating | Cargo Behind 2nd Row | Max Cargo (All Seats Folded) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VW Taos | 175.8 inches | 5 Passengers | 27.9 cu. ft. | 65.9 cu. ft. |
| VW Tiguan | 186.1 inches | 5 (or 7 in FWD) | 37.6 cu. ft. | 73.4 cu. ft. |
| VW Atlas Cross Sport | 195.5 inches | 5 Passengers | 40.3 cu. ft. | 77.8 cu. ft. |
| VW Atlas | 200.7 inches | 7 Passengers | 55.5 cu. ft. | 96.8 cu. ft. |
*Note: Cargo figures may vary slightly depending on whether the model is equipped with a sunroof or 4MOTION® AWD. Data is based on latest available OEM specifications.
Numbers on a spreadsheet are helpful, but here is what actually fits inside these SUVs.
Winner: Atlas and Cross Sport
You can easily lay multiple sets of golf clubs horizontally across the trunk of the Atlas or Atlas Cross Sport without folding down any seats. The Tiguan can handle them diagonally or with one seat portion folded.
Winner: Tiguan and Atlas
The Tiguan's squared rear hatch makes sliding a bulky double stroller in and out very easy, leaving room for grocery bags. The Atlas swallows a double stroller with ease, even with the third row up in some configurations.
Winner: VW Atlas
If you are doing a massive run to a bulk store for paper towels, water cases, and groceries, the 96.8 cubic feet in the Atlas (with seats folded) effectively turns it into a luxury cargo van.
If you regularly park in tight downtown Stamford parking garages or have a narrow driveway, the Taos (175.8 inches long) and the Tiguan (186.1 inches long) are significantly easier to maneuver and parallel park than the larger Atlas models.
The VW Atlas is 200.7 inches long (nearly 16.7 feet). Before purchasing, measure your home garage depth. Most modern garages can accommodate it easily, but older historic homes in Fairfield County may have tighter depths.
Do not wonder if your life fits into a VW. Bring your car seat, your clubs, or your dog crate to Prestige VW of Stamford and we will let you test the cargo space yourself.
Yes, slightly. When the third row is upright in a 3-row Tiguan, cargo space is limited to roughly 12 cubic feet. However, when those seats are folded flat, you regain the vast majority of the cargo space found in the standard 2-row model.
While the VW Atlas has a massive 96.8 cubic feet of maximum cargo space, a standard 4x8 sheet of plywood will not fit flat on the floor with the tailgate closed due to interior width between the wheel wells and total interior length. It is best to use a roof rack or utility trailer for building materials.
Yes, in the Taos, Tiguan, Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas, the rear seats are designed to fold down to create a nearly flat continuous load floor, making it easy to slide heavy or long items all the way to the front seatbacks.
The VW Atlas and the VW Atlas Cross Sport share the exact same wheelbase and overall width (78.4 inches). The primary difference in their exterior dimensions is the length and the height of the rear roofline.