2025 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque vs 2025 Volkswagen Atlas

$49,900 · Crossover

$38,200 · Crossover

Comparison Overview

The most significant numerical disparity between the 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque and the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas is the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP), with the Atlas starting at $38,200 compared to the Evoque's $49,900, a $11,700 difference. Despite the price gap, the Atlas achieves higher output with 269 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque versus the Evoque's 246 hp and 269 lb-ft. Both vehicles achieve an identical 22 MPG combined rating. Dimensionally, the Atlas is substantially larger at 200.7 inches long, dwarfing the Evoque's 172.1-inch length, though the Evoque slightly wins on pure storage capacity with 21.6 cubic feet versus the Atlas's 20.6 cu ft. Furthermore, the Evoque mandates premium unleaded fuel while the Atlas runs on regular, impacting long-term running costs.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2025 Volkswagen Atlas

The Volkswagen Atlas, starting at $11,700 less and using regular unleaded fuel, presents a superior cost-of-ownership profile for daily commuting.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2025 Volkswagen Atlas

The Atlas offers superior physical size, measuring 200.7 inches long and 70.4 inches high, suggesting a larger interior volume for passengers and cargo.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2025 Volkswagen Atlas

The Atlas offers a measurable performance advantage with 269 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque over the Evoque's 246 hp and 269 lb-ft.

💰 Best Value

2025 Volkswagen Atlas

The Atlas provides significantly more horsepower and greater dimensions for $11,700 less MSRP than the Range Rover Evoque.

Choose the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque if...

You require standard All-Wheel Drive capability regardless of trim level.
You prioritize a more compact footprint with a length of only 172.1 inches.
You prefer the marginally higher measured cargo capacity of 21.6 cubic feet.

Choose the Volkswagen Atlas if...

Maximizing horsepower output is critical, as the Atlas delivers 269 hp versus Car 1's 246 hp.
You need the cost savings associated with running on regular unleaded fuel instead of premium.
The significantly lower MSRP of $38,200 aligns better with budget constraints.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	Land Rover Range Rover Evoque	Volkswagen Atlas
Length	172.1"	200.7"
Width	-	78.3"
Height	64.9"	70.4"
Wheelbase	105.6"	117.3"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	Land Rover	Volkswagen
Blind Spot Monitor	✓	✓
Lane Keeping Assist System	✓	✓
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	✓	✓
Driver Attention Alert	✓	—
Pre-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	✓
Front Head Airbags	✓	✓
Rear Head Airbags	✓	✓
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation	✓	✓
Electronic Stability Control	✓	✓
Traction Control System	✓	✓
LATCH System	✓	✓
Rear Door Child Safety Locks	✓	✓
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)	4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Rear Solid Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Brake Preparation System	✓	✓
Brake Assist	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	✓	✓
Automatic Headlights	✓	✓
Headlight Delay-Off	✓	✓
LED Headlights	✓	✓
Self-Leveling Headlights	✓	—
Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓
Front Fog Lights	✓	—
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	✓	✓
Front Headrests	2	2
Front Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Rear Headrests	3	3
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	✓	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	✓	✓
Engine Immobilizer	✓	✓
Lane Departure Warning	—	✓
Post-Collision Safety System	—	✓
Third Row Head Airbags	—	✓
Adaptive Headlights	—	✓
Cornering Lights	—	✓
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests	—	✓

Engine

Feature	Land Rover	Volkswagen
Base Engine Displacement	2.0 L	2.0 L
Number of Cylinders	inline 4	inline 4
Base Engine Type	gas	gas
Horsepower	246 hp @ 5500 rpm	269 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque	269 lb-ft @ 1300 rpm	273 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
Number of Valves	16	16
Camshaft Type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	✓	✓

Drive Train

Feature	Land Rover	Volkswagen
Transmission Type	9-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain Type	all wheel drive	front wheel drive
Hill Descent Control	✓	—

Fuel

Feature	Land Rover	Volkswagen
Fuel Type	premium unleaded (recommended)	regular unleaded
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	20/27 MPG	20/26 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	22 MPG	22 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	354.0/477.9 mi.	372.0/483.6 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	17.7 gal.	18.6 gal.

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	Land Rover	Volkswagen
Push Button Start	✓	✓
Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	✓	—
Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Electric Power Steering	✓	✓
Rear View Camera	✓	✓
Front Parking Sensors	✓	—
Rear Parking Sensors	✓	—
Wireless Charging Pad	✓	✓
Adaptive Cruise Control	✓	✓
Universal Remote Transmitter	✓	—
Front Cupholders	✓	✓
Rear Cupholders	✓	✓
Front Door Pockets	✓	✓
Rear Door Pockets	✓	✓
Overhead Console with Storage	✓	—
Front Seatback Storage	✓	✓
Leather Steering Wheel	✓	—
Heated Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Dual Zone Climate Control	✓	—
Rear Ventilation Ducts	✓	—
Dual Vanity Mirrors	✓	✓
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	✓	✓
Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors	✓	✓
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	—	✓
3rd Row Cupholders	—	✓
Manual Rear Seat Easy Entry	—	✓
Leatherette Steering Wheel	—	✓
Three Zone Climate Control	—	✓
Rear Ventilation Ducts with Fan Control	—	✓
Interior Air Filtration	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	Land Rover	Volkswagen
Infotainment Display	11.4 in	12.0 in
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Meridian Speakers	✓	—
Stereo Power	400W	—
Speaker System	12	6
Subwoofer Count	1	—
Android Auto (Wireless)	✓	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	✓	✓
USB Port	✓	✓
Satellite Radio	✓	✓
Satellite Radio Trial Period	3 months	3 months
Speed Sensitive Volume Control	✓	—
USB Port with External Media Control	—	✓

Power Feature

Feature	Land Rover	Volkswagen
One-Touch Power Windows	4	—
Moonroof Type	1st Row Power Glass	—
Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓

Frontseats

Feature	Land Rover	Volkswagen
Front Head Room	37.4 in.	41.3 in.
Front Leg Room	40.0 in.	41.7 in.
Front Shoulder Room	56.6 in.	61.5 in.
Seat Material: Leather	✓	—
Front Seat Type: Bucket	✓	✓
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	8-way	8-way
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Driver Seat Memory Settings	3	—
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	6-way	—
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Passenger Seat Lumbar Support	Power	—
Driver Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Passenger Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Front Hip Room	—	58.4 in.
Seat Material: Leatherette	—	✓
Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments	—	6-way
Driver Seat Ventilation	—	✓
Passenger Seat Ventilation	—	✓

Rearseats

Feature	Land Rover	Volkswagen
Rear Head Room	38.1 in.	40.4 in.
Rear Leg Room	34.0 in.	37.6 in.
Rear Shoulder Room	55.4 in.	60.5 in.
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	✓
Folding Center Armrest	✓	✓
Rear Hip Room	—	58.6 in.
Reclining Rear Seats	—	✓
Manual Folding Third Row Seat	—	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	Land Rover	Volkswagen
Wheel Material	Alloy	—
Wheel Size	18 x 8.0 in	18 x 8.0 in
Tire Type	All Season	All Season
Tire Size	R18	245/60R18
Spare Tire Type	Temporary	—
Spare Tire Location	Inside Mounted	—
Wheel Finish	—	Painted Alloy

Suspension

Feature	Land Rover	Volkswagen
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension	✓	✓
Front Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓
Rear Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓

Warranty

Feature	Land Rover	Volkswagen
Basic Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	6 yr./ unlimited mi.	7 yr./ 100000 mi.
Roadside Assistance	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance	—	2 yr./ 20000 mi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque and 2025 Volkswagen Atlas.

What is the primary performance difference between the 2025 Evoque and the 2025 Atlas?

The 2025 Volkswagen Atlas generates more power, producing 269 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. The Range Rover Evoque trails slightly with 246 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque.

How much more cargo space does the Evoque offer compared to the Atlas?

The 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque provides 21.6 cubic feet of cargo capacity. The significantly larger 2025 Volkswagen Atlas measures slightly less internally with 20.6 cubic feet of storage.

Is there a difference in required fuel type that affects operating costs?

Yes, the Evoque requires premium unleaded (recommended), whereas the Atlas utilizes regular unleaded, which generally results in lower refueling costs for the Atlas owner.

How significant is the size difference when comparing the two crossovers?

The Atlas is substantially larger, measuring 200.7 inches in length and 70.4 inches in height, making the Evoque (172.1 inches long and 64.9 inches high) a much more compact vehicle.

Does the significant price gap between these vehicles reflect a massive fuel economy advantage for the Evoque?

No, both the 2025 Evoque and the 2025 Atlas are rated at an identical 22 MPG combined for efficiency.

What does the MSRP difference of $11,700 generally buy the Atlas buyer?

For $11,700 less, the Atlas buyer gains an extra 23 horsepower, the ability to use regular fuel, and a substantial increase in exterior dimensions, offsetting the Evoque's standard AWD.