You might not know but Volkswagen Auto Group is the largest car manufacturer in the world. Some of its brands are Audi, Porsche, Bugatti and Lamborghini. I think it's fair to say that Volkswagen makes great vehicles that look great and are fun to drive.

The freshly updated Volkswagen Atlas now offers 25 combined MPG and Honda Odyssey has a combined fuel economy of 22 so while there's no clear winner, the Atlas does have an advantage. With that being said there's a way to save on fuel consumption.

Volkswagen Atlas offers a handful of driving modes - comfort, sport (didn't we say that driving a VW is fun), economy, snow, and offroad. Choose the economy (eco) mode and the fuel economy should improve.

When it comes to cargo volume Honda Odyssey has more to offer (we would say more than you will ever need). More cargo space means you can take all you need for a fun day out and won't have to leave anything behind. Again, that doesn't mean that Volkswagen Atlas doesn't have big enough cargo area, it's just not as big as Odyssey's.

As mentioned above, Volkswagen makes excellent vehicles. Want proof? Volkswagen Atlas comes with a 48 months / 50,000 miles bumper-to-bumper warranty vs just 36 months / 36,000 miles. And get that - Volkswagen Atlas also offers 2 years of free scheduled maintenance (Honda Odyssey owners will have to pay for things like oil and filter change). We are talking about massive savings.

Even though no one wants to think about it while on the road accidents happen. That's why people have been paying more attention to the safety features of the vehicles they consider buying. with the In-Vehicle Assistance Service (standard), Volkswagen Atlas alerts emergency services in the event of a major crash or other emergencies. You want to have that feature in your car, just in case because we never know what might happen.

It's all good but how much are the Volkswagen Atlas and Honda Odyssey in Orlando? On the surface, the German SUV is a bit more expensive but not really. Why? Because it comes with 2 years of free maintenance so Volkswagen Atlas actually costs less.

So, which one is better - Volkswagen Atlas or Honda Odyssey? If you'll be using your vehicle primarily for driving kids to school and soccer practices Honda Odyssey should be your top choice. If you want to blend in, that is.

If you want to stand out, that you should choose Volkswagen Atlas. It seats 7 passengers, looks great and can be driven with ease both in the city and on rough terrain if you like to spend your weekends away from the city jungle.