The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas or the 2021 Ford Escape?

The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas and the 2021 Ford Escape are two of the most compared vehicles in today’s market! Showing off many amazing features, the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas and the 2021 Ford Escape make for great vehicles. But what really makes each one so special? Well, we here at West Broad Volkswagen have taken some time to look at the power, features, technology & safety, and comfort of both vehicles. We want you to take a look at each vehicle and decide which one is right for you. Let’s jump to it!

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Which is more Powerful: The 2021 Atlas or the Escape?

When it comes to power, you want to make sure you are making the correct decision. You want something that is reliable and will get the job done. So, let’s take a look at the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas first. This vehicle has a 2.0L Turbo 4cyl engine producing 235 HP and has options of FWD and 4 Motion AWD

The features of the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas are amazing. But, in order to make an informed decision, we should compare that to the 2021 Ford Escape. This vehicle has a 1.5L 3cyl engine that provides 181HP and has both a FWD and an AWD option available.

When it comes to power, the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas edges out ahead of the 2021 Ford Escape.

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What Features do the 2021 Atlas or the Escape Have?

With the ever changing importance of features in vehicles in today’s market, it is important to take a look at what these two specific vehicles have to offer. In the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas, some of the features include a composition color touchscreen sound system with 6.5” color display, and AM/FM radio and available power-adjustable lumbar support for the driver's seat. It has an estimated 21 city and 24 highway MPG rating.

In the 2021 Ford Escape, the features include 4.2” instrument cluster and 28 city and 34 highway MPG rating. The Escape also has a 44 MPG Hybrid Model.

Knowing the features available in each vehicle are important to a well rounded decision!


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Tell Me About Technology and Safety in the 2021 Atlas and the Escape

Today’s drivers across the nation want their vehicle to be a seamless part of their life, and to have the systems and features to stay connected at all times. This includes having power for electronics, connectivity to listen to the latest music and podcasts, and much more in the way of comfort and convenience.

Both the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas and the 2021 Ford Escape have great connectivity, capable of connecting with your smartphone and making it easy to utilize the technology at your fingertips. Technology isn’t just about comfort – it’s also about safety. Both the Atlas and Escape use the latest in safety technology to make our rides safer. The Atlas offers technology like a rear view camera system and has available options like Composition Media touchscreen sound system with 8" color display, proximity sensor, AM/FM/HD radio and voice control and Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist).

Whereas the Escape offers available technology options like Ford Co-Pilot 360, SYNC 3, and Panoramic Vista Roof.

Having knowledge of both technology and safety can help you make the best decision possible.


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Which Vehicle is More Comfortable and Has More Utility Space?

Driving in comfort is important to all drivers and making a decision without taking comfort into consideration would be a big mistake! Both the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas and the 2021 Ford Escape provide comfort features that even the most picky of backseat drivers or annoyances won’t have something to complain about. The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas has features available like Dual-zone climate control with air vents for the 1st, 2nd & 3rd rows and 96.8 cu ft cargo capacity. There are also available features like wireless smartphone charger and Bluetooth® technology with audio streaming for compatible devices.

The 2021 Ford Escape has features that include 2nd row sliding seats and available features like 10 way power seats. The 2021 Ford Escape was also awarded with Best in Class second row legroom with 40.7 inches of leg space.

Not forgetting about comfort is important and using the information provided should help any driver make an informed decision!

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Hopefully, we were able to provide some insight into both the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas and the 2021 Ford Escape. We want you to be happy in the vehicle you drive, and hopefully knowing what each vehicle has to offer makes the decision between these two vehicles a little clearer. Ready to test drive a new 2021 Volkswagen Atlas? Visit us at West Broad Volkswagen and let us help you drive off in a new vehicle, today!


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