Volkswagen:Product: Difference between revisions

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== Summary ==
== Summary ==


=== Comparison with rivals ratings ===
=== Comparison with rivals ===
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!Porsche
!Porsche
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!Main pros
!Main pros
!Main cons
!Main cons
!Assessment
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|2025 Porsche 911
|2025 Porsche 911
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* Dated
* Dated
|Very competitive
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|2024 Porsche Cayenne
|2024 Porsche Cayenne
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* Depreciates faster than rivals
* Depreciates faster than rivals
* More expensive than rivals.
* More expensive than rivals.
|Competitive
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|2024 Porsche Panamera
|2024 Porsche Panamera
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* It is less practical
* It is less practical
* Undercuts rivals when it comes to fuel efficiency
* Undercuts rivals when it comes to fuel efficiency
|Competitive
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|2024 EV Macan
|2024 EV Macan
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* It's said to be slightly less intuitive compared to German rivals
* It's said to be slightly less intuitive compared to German rivals
* Taycan's reliability issues could be a drag on its sales
* Taycan's reliability issues could be a drag on its sales
|Very competitive
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|2024 Taycan
|2024 Taycan
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* High depreciation rate
* High depreciation rate
* It's more expensive than rivals
* It's more expensive than rivals
|Fairly competitive
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!Porsche overall rating
!Porsche overall rating
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!Competitive
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|2024 Audi Q4 e-tron
|2024 Audi Q4 e-tron
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* It is less intuitive compared to rivals
* It is less intuitive compared to rivals
* Less opulent design
* Less opulent design
|Competitive
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|2024 Audi A6
|2024 Audi A6
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* Smaller and less responsive infotainment system
* Smaller and less responsive infotainment system
* Dated compared to rivals
* Dated compared to rivals
|Competitive
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|2024 Audi Q5
|2024 Audi Q5
|3.4
|3.5
|3.5
|4.0
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|4.0
|4.0
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|4.3
|4.3
|4.0
|4.0
|3.5
|3.0
|5.0
|5.0
|5.0
|5.0
|4.1
|4.0
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* Cheaper than rivals
* Cheaper than rivals
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* It's less practical compared to rivals
* It's less practical compared to rivals
* It's less intuitive compared to its German rivals
* It's less intuitive compared to its German rivals
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|2024 Audi A4
|2024 Audi A4
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* Smaller infotainment screen
* Smaller infotainment screen
* Less opulent compared to German rivals
* Less opulent compared to German rivals
|Competitive
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|2024 Audi A3
|2024 Audi A3
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* Not pricey
* Not pricey
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|Very competitive
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|2024 Audi Q3
|2024 Audi Q3
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* It's less practical
* It's less practical
* Falls behind when it comes to tech
* Falls behind when it comes to tech
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|2024 Audi Q7
|2024 Audi Q7
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* Dated
* Dated
* Lower residual value
* Lower residual value
|Fairly competitive
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|2024 Audi A5
|2024 Audi A5
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* Lower performance compared rivals
* Lower performance compared rivals
* Slightly less fuel efficient
* Slightly less fuel efficient
|Competitive
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!Audi overall rating
!Audi overall rating
!4.2
!4.2
!4.1
!4.0
!4.4
!4.4
!3.9
!3.9
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!4.2
!4.2
!4.4
!4.4
!3.6
!3.5
!4.1
!4.1
!4.9
!4.9
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!Competitive
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|2024 Skoda Octavia
|2024 Skoda Octavia
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* Slightly less fuel efficient
* Slightly less fuel efficient
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|2024 Skoda Kodiaq
|2024 Skoda Kodiaq
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* Less eye-catching design
* Less eye-catching design
|Very Competitive
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|2024 Skoda Kamiq
|2024 Skoda Kamiq
|4.8
|4.8
|4.0
|3.8
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|3.8
|3.8
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|4.7
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|4.3
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* More comfortable than rivals
* More comfortable than rivals
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* Less eye-catching design
* Less eye-catching design
* Some rivals have larger infotainment
* Some rivals have larger infotainment
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!Skoda overall rating
!Skoda overall rating
!4.7
!4.7
!4.5
!4.4
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!3.9
!3.9
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|2025 Volkswagen Tiguan
|2025 Volkswagen Tiguan
|5.0
|3.7
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|5.0
|3.8
|5.0
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|4.7
|5.0
|5.0
|4.5
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* It's newer than rivals
* More standard features than rivals
* Very competitive performance
* Larger infotainment screen
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* It's less practical and slightly less comfortable
* It features touch-based climate controls, which is less liked
* Less fuel efficient
* Less reliable
|Very Competitive
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|2024 Volkswagen Atlas
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|4.0
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|4.0
|4.8
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|4.0
|4.0
|3.0
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* Very competitive fuel efficiency
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* It's dated
* Shifted to touch-based functions, which received mixed reviews
|Competitive
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|2024 Volkswagen Passat
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|3.5
|5.0
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|4.3
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|4.5
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* It's newer than rivals
* More practical and comfortable compared to some rivals
* It's more fuel efficient
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* Less attractive design
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|Very competitive
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|2024 Volkswagen Atlas
|2024 Volkswagen Golf
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|5.0
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|4.1
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|4.0
|3.0
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* It's more powerful
* It's more comfortable
* Attractive design
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* Less fuel efficient
* Lacks knobs for volume and radio stations
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|2024 Volkswagen Jetta
|5.0
|4.5
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|3.6
|5.0
|4.0
|2.5
|3.0
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* It's more powerful
* It's as comfortable as its rivals
* Very competitive fuel efficiency
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* Least residual value
|Competitive
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|2024 Volkswagen Pollo
|5.0
|4.2
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|4.0
|4.0
|5.0
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|4.0
|3.6
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* It's more powerful
* Comprehensive set of standard features
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* Slightly dated compared to rivals
* It's less fuel efficient
* Slightly smaller infotainment screen
|Competitive
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|2024 Volkswagen Passat
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!Competitive
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'''Rating description'''
4.5-5: Very competitive
4.0-4.4: Competitive
3.5-3.9: Fairly competitive
3.0-3:4: Much less competitive
0.0-2.9: Not competitive


=== 2024 Changes ===
=== 2024 Changes ===
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* It comes exclusive with a 2-row/5-passenger setup. Previous model had a third row.
* It comes exclusive with a 2-row/5-passenger setup. Previous model had a third row.
* 23 cubic feet of cargo capacity which expands to 65 cubic feet.
* 23 cubic feet of cargo capacity which expands to 65 cubic feet.
* It is said to be less comfortable, particularly on rough roads when compared to the 2025 Honda CR-V and the 2025 Hyundai Tucson
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* It features a 2-row/5-passenger setup.
* It features a 2-row/5-passenger setup.
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* It features a sleek and modern design.
* It features a sleek and modern design.
* Interior looks classy and climate controls are touch-based.
* Interior looks classy and climate controls are touch-based.
* It utilizes touch-based climate controls, which may not be good since studies indicate consumers prefer physical buttons.  
* It utilizes touch-based climate controls, which may not be good since studies indicate consumers prefer physical buttons. But its physical knobs for volume.
* Its shape is smooth and curvy, similar to rivals such as the Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5.
* Its shape is smooth and curvy, similar to rivals such as the Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5.
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===== 2024 Atlas versus rivals =====
===== 2024 Atlas versus rivals =====
 
'''''Assessment: The 2024 Atlas is competitive in all areas except performance, resale value, full life-cycle upgrade, and intuitiveness.<br />'''''
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* It features a modern and minimalist design.
* It features a modern and minimalist design.
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* It has three rows designed to accommodate up to eight passengers.
* It has three rows designed to accommodate yup to eight passengers.
* Front headroom and legroom measure 42.8 inches and 41.0 inches respectively. Second headroom and legroom measure 40.0 inches and 38.4 inches respectively. Third row headroom and legroom measure 38.2 inches and 33.5 inches respectively.
* Front headroom and legroom measure 42.8 inches and 41.0 inches respectively. Second headroom and legroom measure 40.0 inches and 38.4 inches respectively. Third row headroom and legroom measure 38.2 inches and 33.5 inches respectively.
* It has a cargo capacity of 22.9 cubic feet, 57.8 cubic feet when the third row is folded and 98.2 cubic feet when all the rear rows are folded.
* It has a cargo capacity of 22.9 cubic feet, 57.8 cubic feet when the third row is folded and 98.2 cubic feet when all the rear rows are folded.
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* Standard features include a 14.9-inch touchscreen and a 12.3-inch digital display that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, multizone automatic climate control, standard safety features such as  lane departure warning and blind-spot monitoring, LED headlights, and power-adjustable heated side mirrors.
* Standard features include a 14.9-inch touchscreen and a 12.3-inch digital display that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, multizone automatic climate control, standard safety features such as  lane departure warning and blind-spot monitoring, LED headlights, and power-adjustable heated side mirrors.
* Optional features include heated front seats and steering wheel, panoramic roof, and adaptive cruise control.
* Optional features include heated front seats and steering wheel, panoramic roof, and adaptive cruise control.
* Its infotainment system is said to be more advanced than that of the 2024 Passat
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* Standard features include a 10-inch touchscreen and a 12.3 inch head-up digital display that support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, dual-zone automatic climate control, standard cruise control, LED headlights and daytime running lights, safety features such as multiple airbags, ABS, electronic stability control, and tire pressure monitoring system, heated front seats and power-adjustable heated side mirrors.
* Standard features include a 10-inch touchscreen and a 12.3 inch head-up digital display that support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, dual-zone automatic climate control, standard cruise control, LED headlights and daytime running lights, safety features such as multiple airbags, ABS, electronic stability control, and tire pressure monitoring system, heated front seats and power-adjustable heated side mirrors.
* Panoramic roof and adaptive cruise control are optional.
* Panoramic roof and adaptive cruise control are optional.
* It's said to be less advanced compared to the Passat when it comes to tech.
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* Standard features include a 10.0-inch capacitive touchscreen and a relatively small digital instrument display that support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, dual-zone automatic climate control, keyless entry and start, electric parking brake, height and depth-adjustable steering wheel, adaptive cruise control, lane assist, blind-spot monitoring, traffic sign recognition, rearview camera with parking sensors, automatic emergency braking, LED headlights and daytime running lights, and power-adjustable and heated side mirrors.
* Standard features include a 10.0-inch capacitive touchscreen and a relatively small digital instrument display that support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, dual-zone automatic climate control, keyless entry and start, electric parking brake, height and depth-adjustable steering wheel, adaptive cruise control, lane assist, blind-spot monitoring, traffic sign recognition, rearview camera with parking sensors, automatic emergency braking, LED headlights and daytime running lights, and power-adjustable and heated side mirrors.
* Panoramic roof is optional
* Panoramic roof is optional
* The Passat is said to stand out when it comes to tech when compared to this model.
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|31 mpg combined
|31 mpg combined
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|Kelly Blue Book 5-year residual value
|Kelly Blue Book rating
|$14,673
|3.6
|$15,793
|4.1
|$12,851
|4.7
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[[File:2024 Mazda3 Hatchback.png|left|thumb|485x485px|2024 Mazda3 Hatchback]]
[[File:2024 Mazda3 Hatchback.png|left|thumb|485x485px|2024 Mazda3 Hatchback]]