2018 Volkswagen Atlas 4Motion or Audi Q7 Quattro?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.ค. 2017
- The all-new Volkswagen Atlas 3-Row SUV is finally here. How does it compare against its popular cousin the Audi Q7? How about the Ford Explorer and Nissan Armada? In this video Ryan takes a look at the SEL with 4Motion All-Wheel Drive.
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My wife and I have a 2021 Atlas Cross Sport. VR-6, 8-speed tranny, 4motion, SE/Technology package, Pirelli 225/50 X 20 tires on 20" rims. We absolutely love it !!!
Apparently everyone "reviews" cars today. VW Atlas is built on MQB platform and Audi Q7 on MLBevo platform. It should be obvious that those are different platforms since Atlas has transverse engine and Q7 longitudinal engine. So Google it.
I've rented the Atlas and test drove the Audi Q7 about a week ago. The Audi Q7 had terrible 2-3 seconds turbo lag. The VW has quick acceleration from 0mph but it only had adquate passing power the fwy. VW had better soundproof and turning radius than my 2014 TOyota Highlander.
It does not have the same chassis.
What? The people’s version of the Audi Q7? Can’t believe this kind of mistakes with all the information we have just in googling things. The only thing that these two vehicles share is that both have 4 wheels and both have 5 doors, other than that, they are two completely different cars. The only platform that Volkswagen shares with Audi is the one in the A3 and the TT.
I test drove one a week ago. I especially like the handling at corners, it felt like on a sport suspension- tight and smooth. The acceleration is smoother than Highlander and Pilot.
VW had better soundproof and turning radius than my 2014 TOyota Highlander.
We test drove both a loaded Atlas and Q7. The Atlas did remind me of the Q7 for the most part and was 25k cheaper. The Audi is a better handling car with air suspension and much better power. The tech is about the same. The VW is a really nice 3 row for the money but if you can manage it, step up to the Q7 Quattro
lol, I would choose the VW Atlas because the Audi's 3 seconds turbo lag is a deal killer.
I've rented the Atlas and test drove the Audi Q7 about a week ago. The Audi Q7 had terrible 2-3 seconds turbo lag. The VW has quick acceleration from 0mph but it only had adquate passing power the fwy. VW had better soundproof and turning radius than my 2014 TOyota Highlander.
Atlas is a transverse MQB chassis. Q7 is longitudinal chassis
Tan N yeah that's what I thought. The Q7 shares its chassis design with Porsche and Bentley (MLB architecture) while the Atlas shares its with the likes of the VW Golf (MQB).
Tan N how dare you introduce facts to this video review. He was provided this vehicle VW so he could never speak ill of it. This is a paid infomercial at best
This video made me unsubscribe... Too much wrong info and so little useful comparison. I've driven both cars and not that I'm a professional, but I can't imagine anyone saying the Atlas and Q7 feel the same, not evening mentioning the fact that they ride on completely different chassis. I also wouldn't call 280hp VR6 pulling a car of this size "Powerful". You guys need to step up your game
I loved this vehicle it's rugged yet elegant design and specially it has spacious cabin inside which is perfectly fit for my growing family ...plus it's fun to drive.
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Much more usable 3rd row in Atlas than Q7
Love my Atlas!!!
VW VR6+ 4 motion= prefect couple
I think VW should've designed the Atlas closer to the Q7 in terms of technology and luxury. A top trim Honda Pilot Elite is arguably a notch below the Acura MDX. I think VW would sell more Atlases with a similar strategy.
I'd rather have a Q7 the size of the Atlas. The Q7 does not have a usable 3rd row or sufficient storage space behind the 3rd row.
Can’t compare an mdx with q7 in both luxury and prestige. VW is targeting Honda while Acura slots in between that and Audi. Not to say I wouldn’t take an mdx over a Q7.
Where do you put the skis if you have 6 people?
The Atlas & Q7 are alike in many ways, but do NOT even go to suggest they are based on the same platform. The Atlas shares more with the Golf than the Q7 which was more similar to the outgoing Touareg, which also explained its premium pricing.
4wd system being more advance I disagree. I have s3 and Atlas 4 motion. The 4 motion handles identically.
BESIDES cargo space, would you pick the Atlas or the Highlander, and why?? Thanks!
Atlas has a way better infotainment center with Apple car play and Android auto, not having that is a deal breaker for me which is the only reason why I didn't get the highlander.
This guy is utterly clueless. These 2 cars have nothing in common other than being VW products. The Atlas is MUCH larger than the Q7.
I test drove the 2018 Atlas a few days ago, coming from a 2003 Toyota 4runner I felt the atlas was much more bumpy. Every pothole or bump in the street could be felt where as my old toyota glides over them smoothly. Also the top of the line Atlas, the seats are very stiff and not very comfortable. I mean at almost 50k I think those 2 things are a deal breaker for me.
Ryan, unlike most auto journalists, you know the difference between a VR6 and a V6
Hi. I own the Atlas R Line SEL. The interior is much bigger than the Q7. Wanted a family vehicle with max space without buying a suburban. VW was my choice after looking at both. Also, Map does fill the entire dash on VW. Reviewer is not familiar with vehicle.
Different chassis, different engine, and very obviously a different hood! I guess they will let anyone with an iPhone do a car review these days.
Though still cannot compare to Q7, but Atlas is really a nice without any competitor at that price. I really like it. So much better than Highlander or Pilot.
Sun Sharon ... I’ve narrowed my search down to the Atlas SEL Premium and the Highlander Limited Platinum... besides cargo space, why choose the Atlas? Thanks!
What about the 2018 Traverse?
I find the Atlas to be more refined on the freeway with less road and wind noise. In addition I feel as though the 4motion system is more competent in terms of navigating rougher terrain. The Atlas also has more customization with the ride settings, making it easier to find a sweet spot.
I also find the highlander's lack of integration for apple car play and android auto just screams Toyota and their reluctance to get with the times. As a final note the Highlander typically carries a higher lease and finance rate, so you'll find that it's going to cost a bit more to drive it off the dealer lot. Unless you're paying cash I find that the Atlas will give you more affordable loan options.
Nowadays it's pretty hard to choose a bad car but it's easy to choose the wrong car.
Good luck!
The Atlas maybe big but the drivers seats in this, and pretty much all others are quite narrow and small! Why on earth make the center console so damn big and keep the most important seat so damn small? I don't get car makers any longer! The seats in the Audi are much better and a bit larger as well.
Audi Q7 and VW Atlas are the same ... except that the chassis is different, engines are different, drivetrains are different, suspension is different, body and interior are different and few more things. But other than that these two are exactly the same car.
Sorry.
is this a joke or did you really just name basically everything a car has differnt and then call them the same
Bruh, same Chassis suspension is only different if you opt for the air suspension. Yes they aren't identical that's obvious but they do have similarities. His wording could have been better though I agree lol
lol i think his wording should be more than just "better" XD
optap is right. Atlas has an extended Golf chassis. Q7 and Touareg have the same chassis. Q7 does not have a VR6 cause it can't because of the different chassis, same reason why the Atlas does not have the 3.0T or can't. which a also mean suspensions need to be different, which they are. Atlas has nothing to do with Touareg/Q7 and to do with a Golf/Tiguan. BAD video talk about thing he does not know
Cheng-kou Tongkhuya Almost true... 2016 and up Q7 is based on the stretched MLB platform (same as A4, Q5, A8, and a few others from AUDI's stable), while the 2010 to 2017 Touareg is based on the PL52 platform (same as previous generation Q7). The upcoming 2018 Touareg will also be based on the MLB platform, but sadly we won't get it in North America.
Nice Atlas
Хороший обзор и хорошая машина. Всетаки это немец))). Только в качестве конкурента Атласа больше подходят Toyota Highlander, Subaru Ascent и Honda Pilot
But there both very good
so the VR6 is still alive :]
Vw Atlas comfort is horrible even with 18jnch tires. Led headlights sucks at night. I drive with high beams. When r they going to build better suv?
Well Audi is a more advanced part of Volkswagen
It's chassis is NOT comparable at all with the Q7. If comparing with an Audi, it should be to an Q3! They share the SAME chassis!
At 60k I dont think the Vw is the peoples anything
good handling?...wow.... out of 10 reviews I watched, you were the only one that said so...maybe you were expecting to drive a tank?
Lightyears better than Kia or Hyundai and they sell quite a few cars. On that scale, yes, the handling was good.
honestly i came from a 2004 toyota sequia (which practically is a tank) and the Atlas handled corners better then expected. Compared to real suvs this thing is a sports car.
Looks like a Ford Explorer
No relationship between the Atlas and the Audi Q7. The Audi Q7 is the same platform as the VW Touareq. The Atlas is on the same platform as the American made VW Passat. Your comparisons were so inappropriate you should delete this video, and reshoot. The Atlas is also less capable than the Q7 or Touareg off road. Its like the Tiguan.
Correct on all fronts except for the Passat. The NAR variant of the Passat is still on the old PQ46 platform while the Atlas is built on the MQB platform just like the new Tiguan, Golf MK7, new Polo MK6, Arteon, and the EU/ROW variant of the Passat (Passat B8).
VW is moving the North American built Passat to the MQB platform, planned for 2018. I did not clarify this point as it is basically irrelevant to the conversation. This change is only months away. It is part of parts sharing savings in North American manufacturing cost streamlining. Okie Dokie!
I was under the impression that the Touareg was built on the PL52 platform, like the previous gen Q7?
Relax people, I think his comment was to the regular layman who doesn't know the technical side, just the brands, and sees 2 vehicles, one being a "luxury" or higher end SUV, and the other being a more "commoners" SUV.
Compairing the Atlas to a Q7 is probably as far away as you can come. They aren't even built in the same country! The Atlas is an American car built with VW parts and is intended for the Chinese, Russian and the American markets.
Hey it is pronounced twareg not tour reg..
similar my ass
Man too much wrong informations!
You're not doing this right.
Says the guy that uploads a sideways profile pic.
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Mic drop!
Driving Sports TV ok them!
Just sayng.
But you know that you're sayng things thats not true in you're video right?
And about the pic: problem solved hahaha
Diego Contreras
You still need to work on your poor grammar. English might be your third language?
I agree this guys is confused except for the price is useless info.
Hkw the hell is $50k reasonable money? What planet are you from?
$50k is an average price for those features in this class of vehicle. So yes, that's reasonable. Doesn't sound like it's reasonable for you and that's fine.
dude...this review is so off the mark it could be mistaken for a parody of a real review
50k? no
I traded Atlas for 2018 Audi Q7. Q7 is far away from Atlas. This guy has no idea....
They are very different. I've driven both and they're both good. The Audi is smaller, faster and way more luxurious. The VW is bigger all around and has a more spacious and easier to access 3rd row. I don't get the comparison here.
lol, I would choose the VW Atlas because the Audi's 3 seconds turbo lag is a deal killer.
I've rented the Atlas and test drove the Audi Q7 about a week ago. The Audi Q7 had terrible 2-3 seconds turbo lag. The VW has quick acceleration from 0mph but it only had adquate passing power the fwy. VW had better soundproof and turning radius than my 2014 TOyota Highlander.
@@gl9500 I don't care much about money. I buy a new car keep it for 2 years and buy another one.
@@mrpmj00 2018 Q7 3Litre engine is supercharged. No lag. 27 mpg on freeway. 333 hp.
Wow this review is terrible. Most of the data is completely made up and having recently driven both of these I can tell you that the VW is not even close to the same level as the Audi especially the 3.0T with the air suspension. And since these are in the secondary market now their prices are actually not that far apart so I don't know who would go for the VW. Unless you absolutely can't scrape together the extra 5 or 6,000 to get the Audi.
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How will he recover from your unsubscription? Suicide, I hope not.
And as you see in 1.55 15 mpg (US) so it uses a lot of gas due to the dam shitty old V6 engine ! Why no fucking Diesel !!!!!
believe me i drive it :(
Ford Explorer really? This toxic car waht can kill you!?
After the diesel gate you claim that thing is a cheap q7? Looks like is more related with the chevy tahoe by how it looks... May be you can fool the poor chinese, go scam someone else!
It's based on a similar chassis as the Q7, as well as shares some pieces. Audi is also owned by VW. So, the remark isn't really much of a stretch.
Driving Sports TV no it's not. Q7 is longitudinal with s torsen based AWD. Atlas is transverse with haldex 5.
You mentioned that a VR6 is available. VW no longer uses the VR6, this is just a conventional V6.
stan2000 it's a VR6
Tan N yeah I don't think VW markets the 3.6 mill as being a VR6, but it's still the narrow 15-degree single head design.
As per vw.com - 3.6 L VR6 (10.6 deg V), 24V, FSI. Many years ago I owned a VR6 Golf and if I remember correctly that was 10 degree VR.
crimdell ah yeah, I think the first ones were 15 degree but all modern ones are like you said 10.6.
Yup... you're right. I looked it up and learned that in 2005 the US market went "modern" and got the 10.6 degree motor. My 2001 Golf VR6 with 225 hp was 15 degrees. It seems like an eternity ago. I loved that car.
You should find different hobby man. I hope this is not your actual job. Q7 and Atlas same cars? Did you even open a hood of Atlas and Q7? If you knew anything about cars first thing you would notice is that Atlas has transverse engine and Q7 longitudinal engine. You could even Google that. Transmission is different (Atlas has Aisin, Q7 has ZF), engines are different, suspension is different, brakes are different, brake calipers are different, AWD is DEFINIATELY different, etc.
Relax man, I think his comment was to the regular layman who doesn't know the technical side, just the brands, and sees 2 vehicles, one being a "luxury" or higher end SUV, and the other being a more "commoners" SUV. Because in reality that's what over 99% of consumers are, non technical when it comes to that. All they see and know is brand, usable features, and size.
What that has to do with the fact that he does not have idea what he is talking about?
Over priced. Sorry Atlas over priced.
I don't understand the two SUVs, Audi Q7 or this. They are so boring and ugly.
Luv1234 i
q7... simple atlas is junk
lol, I would choose the VW Atlas because the Audi's 3 seconds turbo lag is a deal killer.
I've rented the Atlas and test drove the Audi Q7 about a week ago. The Audi Q7 had terrible 2-3 seconds turbo lag. The VW has quick acceleration from 0mph but it only had adquate passing power the fwy. VW had better soundproof and turning radius than my 2014 TOyota Highlander.
The only one Audi better than VW is that engine(also consider the gap between their price), others all belong to Volkswagen!