Specifications Comparison: 2019 Volkswagen Atlas vs 2024 Ford Explorer

Towing Capacity

Trim	Engine	Drive train	Towing Capacity (lbs)
3.6L SEL 4MOTION	3.6L V6	AWD	5,000 lbs.
3.6L SEL	3.6L V6	FWD	5,000 lbs.
3.6L SEL Premium 4MOTION	3.6L V6	AWD	5,000 lbs.
3.6L SEL RLine 4MOTION	3.6L V6	AWD	5,000 lbs.
3.6L SEL RLine	3.6L V6	FWD	5,000 lbs.
SEL	3.6L V6	FWD	5,000 lbs.
SEL	3.6L V6	AWD	5,000 lbs.
SEL Premium	3.6L V6	AWD	5,000 lbs.
SEL RLine	3.6L V6	AWD	5,000 lbs.
SEL RLine	3.6L V6	FWD	5,000 lbs.

Trim	Engine	Drive train	Towing Capacity (lbs)
Base	2.3L I4	4WD	5,300 lbs.
Base	2.3L I4	RWD	5,300 lbs.
King Ranch	3.0L V6	4WD	5,300 lbs.
King Ranch	3.0L V6	RWD	5,300 lbs.
Limited	2.3L I4	4WD	5,300 lbs.
Limited	2.3L I4	RWD	5,300 lbs.
Platinum	3.0L V6	4WD	5,000 lbs.
Platinum	3.0L V6	RWD	5,300 lbs.
ST	3.0L V6	4WD	5,600 lbs.
ST	3.0L V6	RWD	5,300 lbs.
ST-Line	2.3L I4	4WD	5,300 lbs.
ST-Line	2.3L I4	RWD	5,300 lbs.
Timberline	2.3L I4	4WD	5,300 lbs.
XLT	2.3L I4	4WD	5,300 lbs.
XLT	2.3L I4	RWD	5,300 lbs.