2025 Volkswagen Atlas vs. Kia Telluride Exterior Design

The 2025 VW Atlas and 2025 Kia Telluride each have a sophisticated presence that captivates. You can equip distinctive 18- to 21-inch wheels to the Atlas, while the Telluride offers 18- to 20-inch wheels. Access the cargo hold with ease thanks to the power liftgate available with either the Atlas or Telluride. Brighten the interior of each SUV using the available power panoramic sunroof on the Atlas or the dual sunroofs available on the Telluride.

Available VW Atlas exterior features include:

• 18- to 21-in. wheels
• Heated, power-folding side mirrors with position memory and passenger-side auto-tilt function
• Heated washer nozzles
• Power tilting and sliding panoramic sunroof
• Front and rear exterior illuminated light bar and VW emblem
• Hands-free, easy open/close, remote, power rear liftgate
• LED headlights with adaptive lighting system, dynamic cornering lights, and poor weather lights
• LED daytime running lights and taillights
• Rain-sensing windshield wipers
• Roof rails

2025 Volkswagen Atlas vs. Kia Telluride Interior Design & Technology

Enter the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas or 2025 Kia Telluride to find refined creature comforts. The available heated front and second-row outboard seats in either SUV are designed to keep you and your family comfortable no matter the time of year. Available ventilated front seats in the Atlas and Telluride keep summers bearable. The Atlas also offers eight-way power-adjustable front seats with lumbar support, while the Telluride is available with a ten-way power driver's seat with lumbar control, driver smart posture control, and thigh extension.

Modern tech and large touchscreen displays in the VW Atlas and Kia Telluride help ensure quick, seamless connectivity. Easily reach for your favorite apps with help from the Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ systems included with each SUV. The Atlas exclusively offers wireless App-Connect® (Apple CarPlay and Android Auto) for a blissfully cord-free experience. You’ll appreciate the expanded range of sound that emits through the available Harman Kardon® premium audio systems available with either SUV.

If you’d like to explore the VW Atlas interior in more detail, be sure to also check out our Atlas interior guide.

Available VW Atlas interior features include:

• Eight-way power-adjustable front seats with four-way lumbar support, massage, and driver’s side memory
• Perforated V-Tex leatherette, leather, or quilted Vienna diamond-pattern leather seat upholstery with headrest perforation
• Heated front and second-row seats
• Ventilated front seats
• Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Brushed stainless steel pedals
• Multi-color adjustable ambient lighting
• Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror
• Climatronic® three-zone automatic climate control
• Second-row window sunshades
• Gesture-activated overhead lights

Available VW Atlas technology features include:

• Six-speaker sound system or 12-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio system
• 12-in. center touchscreen display with navigation
• Wireless App-Connect (Apple CarPlay and Android Auto)
• HD Radio™
• Six USB-C ports (45W fast charging)
• SiriusXM® with 360L capability
• 10.25-in. fully configurable VW Digital Cockpit Pro
• Wireless charging

2025 Volkswagen Atlas vs. Kia Telluride Engine Specs & Fuel Economy

The 2025 VW Atlas and 2025 Kia Telluride both offer energetic engine options — the Atlas is equipped with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine and the Telluride offers a V6 engine. With the Atlas, you can achieve up to 269 horsepower, while the Telluride can reach up to 291 horsepower. Despite the difference in engine configurations, you’ll find that the Atlas and Telluride offer strikingly similar fuel economy ratings and towing capacities — up to 26 highway MPG and a maximum 5,000-pound capacity.

If you’d like to take a deeper look at Atlas engine specs, be sure to also check out our engines guide.

Engine specs are compared in the following table for easy reference.

2025 Volkswagen Atlas vs. Kia Telluride Size & Cargo Space

There is plenty of space inside the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas and 2025 Kia Telluride for all your cargo and your passengers, too. The Atlas can seat up to seven passengers across three rows, while the Telluride offers seating for up to eight passengers. Both SUVs offer split-folding second- and third-row seats, providing multiple ways to configure your cargo space. Telluride models are also available with sliding and folding second-row captain’s chairs.

When both rear rows are lowered, the Atlas offers the most cargo space — 96.6 cubic feet. The Telluride, meanwhile, reaches up to 87 cubic feet of cargo space.

Interior dimensions for both SUVs are shown in the accompanying table.

2025 Volkswagen Atlas vs. Kia Telluride Safety Options & Features

Confidently work to protect yourself and your family with the various driver assistance and safety systems in the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas and 2025 Kia Telluride. Monitor your surroundings with the blind spot monitors, rearview cameras, and head-up displays available with each SUV. Stay a set distance from the vehicle in front of you using the adaptive cruise control on the Atlas or the smart cruise control on the Telluride.

Available VW Atlas driver assistance and safety features include:

• Light assist (high beam control for headlights)
• Rearview camera system
• Exit warning system
• Front and rear park distance control
• Dynamic road sign display
• Head-up display
• Parking steering assistant (park assist)
• Area view (overhead view camera)
• IQ.DRIVE® suite
  • Travel assist (semi-automated driving assistance)
  • Front assist (forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian monitoring)
  • Active side assist (blind spot monitor)
  • Rear traffic alert
  • Adaptive cruise control with stop and go
  • Lane assist (lane-keeping system)
  • Emergency assist (semi-automated vehicle assistance in a medical emergency)