Comparing crossovers is important for Fort Myers families interested in a new Volkswagen SUV. The new Volkswagen Atlas has more space and a third row of seating, while the new Volkswagen Taos is smaller, more maneuverable, and more fuel-efficient. Either new SUV can match your Fort Myers lifestyle. Visit Fort Myers' Volkswagen destination near the Bell Tower shopping mall to get seated in a new Volkswagen Atlas or Volkswagen Taos.
Design of These New Volkswagen SUVs
The new Volkswagen Atlas accommodates larger Fort Myers families with seating for seven passengers across three rows, compared to five-passenger seating in the VW Taos. The Volkswagen Atlas has 21 cubic feet of storage behind the rear seats compared to 28 cubic feet in the VW Taos, but the Atlas has a total cargo capacity of 97 cubic feet that tops 66 cubic feet in the Taos.
Both Volkswagen SUVs offer a panoramic sunroof. Outside, the VW Atlas shines on streets in the River District with LED headlights that are integrated with fog and cornering lights. The Volkswagen Taos counters with LED headlights and an Adaptive Front Lighting System.
Similar Safety & Tech Features for These New Volkswagen SUVs
Each SUV is equipped with the standard VW Digital Cockpit that puts Fort Myers drivers in control. The Taos and the Atlas each feature App-Connect with Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™ and offer wireless charging. Both SUVs offer IQ.DRIVE with the following safety features:
- Travel Assist
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Active Blind Spot Monitor
- Rear Traffic Alert
- Front Assist
- Emergency Assist
- Lane Assist
Performance Outputs for These New Volkswagen SUVs
The Volkswagen Atlas includes 4MOTION® with Active Control, while the VW Taos offers this all-wheel-drive setup as an available performance feature. Fort Myers motorists can choose their shifting method with the Atlas' eight-speed Tiptronic® transmission or the Taos' 7-speed DSG® dual-clutch automatic transmission. The Volkswagen Taos can earn 36 miles per gallon on I-75 and Lee County highways compared to 25 miles per gallon in the Volkswagen Atlas.
The Volkswagen Taos only has one powertrain, a 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 engine that achieves 158 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. The Volkswagen Atlas is more powerful and offers these two powertrains:
- 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine: 235 horsepower, 258 pound-feet of torque
- 3.6-liter V6 engine: 276 horsepower, 266 pound-feet of torque
Buy or Lease a New Volkswagen SUV in Fort Myers with Sonic Price®
Explore the new inventory at your Fort Myers Volkswagen dealer to find the most suitable SUV. Contact Fort Myers' Volkswagen destination to test drive the Volkswagen Taos or the Volkswagen Atlas while learning more about each new SUV and our upfront Sonic Price® approach.