The 2023 Honda Pilot arrives this year with significant improvements designed to make it even more appealing to families looking for a spacious, capable, and very safe three-row SUV. Already one of the most spacious sport utility vehicles in its segment, the 2023 Honda Pilot delivers even more remarkable rear legroom with an extra 60 mm between the first and second row, and additional third-row legroom as well. The new Pilot also gets more features including a new hill descent control system for enhanced off-road capability while its proven powertrain is more efficient than ever. In other words, the 2023 Honda Pilot continues to stand out in its segment and delivers exceptional capability and performance wrapped in a comfortable and refined package that allows it to stand out against competitors like the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas.
Here we look at a few differences between the 2023 Pilot and the Volkswagen Atlas, specifically in terms of cargo capacity, off-road capability, and overall value.
The 2023 Honda Pilot gives you more cargo space than the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas
The 2023 Honda Pilot provides more interior space overall than the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas. There is over 3200 L of cargo space in the Pilot and 1702 L behind the second row. Behind the third row, you get 617 L of cargo space, more than the 583 L in the Atlas. The Volkswagen three-row SUV has 1572 L of cargo capacity behind the second row, 130 L less than the Pilot. If you're looking for an SUV that delivers class-leading cargo space, the Pilot is for you and will give you what you're looking for.
More horsepower and better performance in the 2023 Honda Pilot
The 2023 Honda Pilot also gives you more horsepower and overall quicker accelerations than the Atlas. The Pilot is powered by a 3.5-liter V-6 engine with 285 hp, more than what you get in the 3.6-liter V-6 in the Atlas and significantly more than the entry-level 2-liter turbocharged four-cylinder which is rated at 235 hp. Moreover, the 2023 Pilot has received numerous improvements that make it more fuel-efficient, and it will cost you less in fuel than the Volkswagen SUV.
Better off-road capability
The 2023 Honda Pilot introduces the new TrailSport version this year, a more rugged model that features all-terrain tires, more ground clearance, underbody protection, and adjustments to the all-wheel-drive system to deliver more confident performance off the beaten path. The 2023 Volkswagen Atlas does not have a similar version that can compete, and overall, the Atlas is much more comfortable on the road than it is on gravel or going up a mountain in winter. If you are using your SUV to go to the cottage or simply on wet dirt roads on a fairly regular basis, the Pilot overall gives you better traction, and the TrailSport model takes things one step further.
We would conclude by saying that while the 2023 Honda Pilot received multiple improvements this year, the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas will soon be replaced by the 2024 model which gets more features, a completely different powertrain, and significant enhancements. That means that if you buy a 2023 Atlas, you're essentially getting a model that will be changing later this year, while if you wait for a 2024 model, you may be waiting a long time because availability will be tight, and the price will undoubtedly be higher with less appealing financing and leasing rates. If you want a three-row SUV that gives you the latest features, class-leading interior space, impressive performance, and surprising off-road capability, the 2023 Honda Pilot is the way to go. Give us a call today to learn more.
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