Buick Enclave Vs Volkswagen Atlas – a champion versus a wannabe
It honestly looks like the Volkswagen Atlas has nothing going for itself. It’s not a good-looking car, nor is t a powerful car. It doesn’t come at a low price and it doesn’t include too many features as standard either.
In a game of hoops between Kobe Bryant and the guy down the block that used to play for the basketball team back in high school, you end up with a demolition, not a win. That’s exactly the case with the Enclave versus the Atlas.
From the minute you lay eyes on the cars you understand that something is terribly adrift. The Atlas is boxy, not at all in tune with the modern crossover design language but somewhat reminiscent of the early 2000s pickup trucks. It’s a terribly uninspiring car that can’t outclass even cheap Asian models, let alone the US-manufactured nameplates.
The Buick is the stark opposite. Curvy lines that seem to flow from the imposing front grille, a contemporary look and feel, plus there’s a facelift coming in just a few months for the 2021 model year.
With the huge aesthetic handicap against it, the Volkswagen would have to be near perfect everywhere else to make up the lost points, but instead, it just disappoints with every chance it gets.
Under the hood, the Enclave has a tried-and-true 3.6-liter V-6 that will produce 310 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque, which are truck-comparable figures. Fit the towing package onto it and future owners can expect a towing power of up to 5,000 pounds – impressive to say the least.
The Atlas?
The Atlas comes with a meager 2.0-liter which would barely cut it on a sedan. It produces 235 horsepower and won’t be any pleasure to drive. There is an available upgrade but with it, you're asked to pay extra and you still wouldn't match the Buick's standard engine because the upgraded powertrain is a 3.6-liter V-6 that can belt out only 276 horsepower, a full 34 fewer than the Enclave.
Enclave's interior is spacious as even third-row passengers can sit comfortably. It also sports an exceptionally modern look and feel with its highly-responsive infotainment system, 8.0-inch color touch, heated and power-adjustable front seats, plus a plethora of connectivity options like Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, and Bluetooth.
The Atlas, despite high-quality materials and great craftsmanship, feels miles behind. It’s largely down to bad decisions like fitting it with a tiny 6.5-inch touch when even entry-level sedans get at least a 7-inch touchscreen these days.
Enclave’s win is painfully clear from every angle.
Here at O'Neill's Chevrolet Buick in Avon we have all Enclave trims and most available colors already on display. Our staff is knowledgeable, experienced, and ready to help you choose the right Enclave rendition to match your needs.
Visit us and you can even take the Buick Enclave for a test drive.
At the opposite pole, the Enclave is gorgeous, has more than enough power under the hood, and plenty of tech as standard equipment.
In a game of hoops between Kobe Bryant and the guy down the block that used to play for the basketball team back in high school, you end up with a demolition, not a win. That’s exactly the case with the Enclave versus the Atlas.
From the minute you lay eyes on the cars you understand that something is terribly adrift. The Atlas is boxy, not at all in tune with the modern crossover design language but somewhat reminiscent of the early 2000s pickup trucks. It’s a terribly uninspiring car that can’t outclass even cheap Asian models, let alone the US-manufactured nameplates.
The Buick is the stark opposite. Curvy lines that seem to flow from the imposing front grille, a contemporary look and feel, plus there’s a facelift coming in just a few months for the 2021 model year.
With the huge aesthetic handicap against it, the Volkswagen would have to be near perfect everywhere else to make up the lost points, but instead, it just disappoints with every chance it gets.
Under the hood, the Enclave has a tried-and-true 3.6-liter V-6 that will produce 310 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque, which are truck-comparable figures. Fit the towing package onto it and future owners can expect a towing power of up to 5,000 pounds – impressive to say the least.
The Atlas?
The Atlas comes with a meager 2.0-liter which would barely cut it on a sedan. It produces 235 horsepower and won’t be any pleasure to drive. There is an available upgrade but with it, you're asked to pay extra and you still wouldn't match the Buick's standard engine because the upgraded powertrain is a 3.6-liter V-6 that can belt out only 276 horsepower, a full 34 fewer than the Enclave.
Enclave's interior is spacious as even third-row passengers can sit comfortably. It also sports an exceptionally modern look and feel with its highly-responsive infotainment system, 8.0-inch color touch, heated and power-adjustable front seats, plus a plethora of connectivity options like Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, and Bluetooth.
The Atlas, despite high-quality materials and great craftsmanship, feels miles behind. It’s largely down to bad decisions like fitting it with a tiny 6.5-inch touch when even entry-level sedans get at least a 7-inch touchscreen these days.
Enclave’s win is painfully clear from every angle.
Here at O'Neill's Chevrolet Buick in Avon we have all Enclave trims and most available colors already on display. Our staff is knowledgeable, experienced, and ready to help you choose the right Enclave rendition to match your needs.
Visit us and you can even take the Buick Enclave for a test drive.