Volkswagen Atlas is a seven-seat large-size vehicle in the SUV category. For the 2022 model year, there are eight trim-lines to choose from EPA-estimated annual regular gasoline expense is $2,500 to $3,000, which over the course of five years will cost you $4,500 in extra fuel spending. Volkswagen Atlas has received a 5-stars crash rating from NHTSA.
2022 Atlas has a relatively long wheelbase ( 117.3 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier, too, with curb weight of 4262 - 4605 lbs.
2022 Atlas seats seven adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only one measurement - shoulders - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on hips and head. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Atlas ia a class-leader on only one measurement - head - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on shoulders and hips. Cargo volume behind second-row seats is larger than average among its peers with 55.5 cu. ft.
Trim | 2022 Atlas 2.0T SE | 2022 Atlas 2.0T SE w/Technology | 2022 Atlas 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology | 2022 Atlas 2.0T SEL | 2022 Atlas 3.6L V6 SEL | 2022 Atlas 3.6L V6 SEL R-Line | 2022 Atlas 3.6L V6 SEL Premium R-Line | 2022 Atlas 3.6L V6 SEL R-Line Black |
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Starging MSRP | $34,335 | $38,505 | $40,255 | $44,105 | $45,855 | $47,255 | $51,505 | $47,805 |
Engine | 2.0 L/121 | 2.0 L/121 | 3.6 L/220 | 2.0 L/121 | 3.6 L/220 | 3.6 L/220 | 3.6 L/220 | 3.6 L/220 |
HP | 235 hp | 235 hp | 276 hp | 235 hp | 276 hp | 276 hp | 276 hp | 276 hp |
Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
City | 21 MPG | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | 17 MPG | 17 MPG | 17 MPG |
Highway | 25 MPG | 25 MPG | 24 MPG | 24 MPG | 23 MPG | 23 MPG | 23 MPG | 23 MPG |
Combined | 23 MPG | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 19 MPG | 19 MPG | 19 MPG |
Annual Fuel Cost | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,850 | $2,600 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
2022 Atlas SUV comes in eight trim levels, with an average price that is $100 less compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average less powerful engine, Atlas
2022 Atlas SUV has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed thirty-eight complaints, which is less than the average for its rivals. There are also six recalls issued by Volkswagen, which by itself is a relatively low number.