2025 Kia Telluride vs 2025 Volkswagen Atlas
Performance: How the Telluride Beats Phoenix VW Atlas Options
Before you head to your Volkswagen dealer in Phoenix, you'll want to test drive the Telluride. Why? Because the family driver will be much happier.
With an extra 29 horses under the hood, a Telluride's 291-horsepower V6 engine delivers noticeably quicker acceleration than a VW Atlas's smaller turbocharged four-cylinder. A half-second difference in 0-60 times translates to confident highway merging and passing power that Phoenix 3-row SUV drivers appreciate on busy I-10 stretches. An extra 500-pounds of towing capacity is another sign that the Telluride is the better SUV in this 2025 Volkswagen Atlas comparison. 
Passenger Comfort: 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Phoenix Models Fall Short
2025 Volkswagen Atlas dimensions in Phoenix showrooms reveal cramped second-row seating compared to the Telluride's spacious interior. The numbers tell the story of why families choose the Telluride over competing three-row SUVs.
The Telluride's 42.4 inches of second-row legroom creates a dramatically different experience than the Atlas's cramped 37.6 inches. This isn't just about numbers – it's about kids being comfortable on long drives to Chandler soccer games or adults actually enjoying the ride to Tempe restaurants. 
Standard Features: How to Claim More Value Than What Phoenix Volkswagen Atlas Offers
Big SUVs should come well-equipped from the start, and the Telluride meets this expectation better than Atlas models at similar price points. When shopping for a Volkswagen Atlas for sale in Phoenix, you'll notice fewer standard features compared to what Kia includes with every Telluride.
Tellurides delivers better value from day one. Every Telluride comes standard with built-in navigation through its 12.3-inch touchscreen – a feature that costs extra with many competitors. Both the Kia and the Volkswagen have key connectivity features, including Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and an available Wi Fi hotspot.
These are just some of the reasons that the Telluride is rated at the top of the midsize class at major automotive critic sites. It’s also at the root of why the 3-row Kia earned a Best Buy Award.
Kia’s standard safety suite includes blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, forward collision avoidance, emergency braking, and lane keeping assist. While the Atlas offers similar safety technology through its IQ.Drive system, the Telluride's automatic responses feel more refined and less intrusive during daily driving around Phoenix Arizona.
Ownership Costs: What Phoenix Volkswagen Dealers Can’t Match
Here’s a fact. If you shop at Phoenix Volkswagen dealers, you won't find the peace of mind you'll get at your Earnhardt Kia dealer. Why? Well, Phoenix VW dealers can only offer the basic 4-year/50,000-mile limited warranty. This is the minimum in the auto industry. If you want more, you will have to pay for it.
Kia warranty coverage leads the industry with 5 yr/60,000 miles of basic coverage and an impressive 10 yr/100,000 miles of powertrain protection. This translates to years of additional coverage that provides real value and peace of mind. When your Telluride is eight years old and approaching 90,000 miles, you'll still have powertrain warranty coverage – something Atlas owners cannot claim unless they paid more for the privilege. 
Get more details about SUV prices and Telluride standards in this 2025 Telluride Review.
The Clear Choice for Phoenix Families: Test Drive the Telluride
Recent recognition speaks volumes about the Kia 3-row SUV’s superior passenger experience. Car and Driver named it to their 10Best Trucks and SUVs list for the sixth consecutive year, while the 2025 Telluride earned the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award for the third year running.
These awards recognize what Phoenix families already know: the Telluride simply does family SUVs better than the competition. Choose the Kia Telluride if you prioritize:
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More horsepower and faster acceleration
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Better second-row passenger space
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Higher towing capacity
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Superior warranty coverage
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Better price points
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Better ground clearance for light off-roading
Before you test drive the Volkswagen Atlas, get behind the steering wheel of the all new Telluride at Earnhardt Peoria Kia. Schedule a test drive and enjoy hands-on research.
REVIEWS
”Midsize SUV Best Buy of 2025 ”
Kelley Blue Book
”Ranked #1 Out of 24 Midsize SUVs (2025) ”
US News and World Report
”2025 Ford F-150: Best Buy Full-Size Truck”
Car and Driver
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