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Used 2019 Volkswagen Atlas SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The Atlas is offered in seven trim levels: S, SE, SE with Technology, SE with Technology R-Line, SEL, SEL R-Line and SEL Premium. The base S comes with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine (235 horsepower, 258 pound-feet of torque). All other trim levels come with a 3.6-liter V6 engine (276 hp, 266 lb-ft). Front-wheel drive is standard, and V6 models can also be ordered with all-wheel drive (standard on the SEL Premium). Regardless of engine, every Atlas gets an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Base Atlas S models have cloth seating, a bench seat in the second row, LED automatic headlights, dual-zone manual climate control, a rearview camera and cruise control. For 2019, Volkswagen makes forward collision mitigation, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert standard for all Atlas trim levels. The Atlas S also has a 6.5-inch touchscreen interface that offers Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Bluetooth connectivity.

Upgrading to the SE adds simulated-leather upholstery, push-button start, a power driver's seat, heated front seats, rear sunshades, three-zone automatic climate control, a larger 8-inch touchscreen interface, Car-Net subscription services, and the option of captain's chairs in the second row. The SE with Technology builds on the SE's equipment list with the addition of remote engine start, a power rear liftgate, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist and an active blind-spot monitor.

Moving up to the SEL adds a panoramic sunroof, LED taillights, a power-adjustable front passenger's seat, a heated steering wheel, a hands-free rear liftgate, park distance control, an upgraded touchscreen display with navigation, and the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit. Digital Cockpit is a display that replaces the standard gauge cluster with a reconfigurable video screen that shows a wide variety of information beyond basic speed, fuel and temperature readings. Both the SE with Technology and the SEL are available with the R-Line upgrade, which adds 20-inch wheels, unique bumpers, side skirts and badging, and some unique interior trim.

The top-of-the-line SEL Premium adds standard all-wheel drive, automatic high-beam headlights, power-folding mirrors with puddle lamps, full leather seating, heated and ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats, a 12-speaker Fender sound system, a 360-degree surround-view parking camera, and a parking assist system. The SEL Premium also gets its own unique 20-inch wheels, with 21-inchers as an available option.

Which Atlas trim does Edmunds recommend?

The trim level we recommend is called SE with Technology. While we'd love for everyone to experience the topped-out SEL Premium trim level, it is pricey and not everyone needs the creature comforts it provides. And this year Volkswagen has given the lower trim levels more standard equipment such as forward collision mitigation, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert — all excellent additions. The SE with Technology trim level also comes standard with the Atlas' impressive V6, and it's available with all-wheel drive.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Lansing, MI
Vehicle
Atlas S
Atlas SE
Atlas V6 S 4MOTION
Atlas V6 SE
Atlas SE w/Technology
Atlas V6 SE w/Technology
Atlas V6 SE 4MOTION
Atlas V6 SE w/Technology 4MOTION
Atlas V6 SE w/Technology R-Line
Atlas V6 SE w/Technology R-Line 4MOTION
Atlas V6 SEL
Atlas V6 SEL 4MOTION
Atlas V6 SEL R-Line
Atlas V6 SEL R-Line 4MOTION
Atlas V6 SEL Premium 4MOTION
Vehicle
S
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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SE
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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V6 S 4MOTION
3.6L 6cyl 8A
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V6 SE
3.6L 6cyl 8A
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SE w/Technology
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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V6 SE w/Technology
3.6L 6cyl 8A
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3 for sale near you
V6 SE 4MOTION
3.6L 6cyl 8A
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V6 SE w/Technology 4MOTION
3.6L 6cyl 8A
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4 for sale near you
V6 SE w/Technology R-Line
3.6L 6cyl 8A
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V6 SE w/Technology R-Line 4MOTION
3.6L 6cyl 8A
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2 for sale near you
V6 SEL
3.6L 6cyl 8A
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2 for sale near you
V6 SEL 4MOTION
3.6L 6cyl 8A
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1 for sale near you
V6 SEL R-Line
3.6L 6cyl 8A
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V6 SEL R-Line 4MOTION
3.6L 6cyl 8A
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1 for sale near you
V6 SEL Premium 4MOTION
3.6L 6cyl 8A
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1 for sale near you
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
Not Available
standard
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
standard
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Parking assistance
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
cloth
leatherette
cloth
leatherette
leatherette
leatherette
leatherette
leatherette
leatherette
leatherette
leatherette
leatherette
leatherette
leatherette
leather
Heated seats
Not Available
standard
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
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Not Available
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
optional
optional
Not Available
optional
optional
optional
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
all wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
front wheel drive
all wheel drive
front wheel drive
all wheel drive
front wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
235 hp @ 4,500 rpm
235 hp @ 4,500 rpm
276 hp @ 6,200 rpm
276 hp @ 6,200 rpm
235 hp @ 4,500 rpm
276 hp @ 6,200 rpm
276 hp @ 6,200 rpm
276 hp @ 6,200 rpm
276 hp @ 6,200 rpm
276 hp @ 6,200 rpm
276 hp @ 6,200 rpm
276 hp @ 6,200 rpm
276 hp @ 6,200 rpm
276 hp @ 6,200 rpm
276 hp @ 6,200 rpm
Engine torque
258 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
266 lb-ft @ 2,750 rpm
266 lb-ft @ 2,750 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
266 lb-ft @ 2,750 rpm
266 lb-ft @ 2,750 rpm
266 lb-ft @ 2,750 rpm
266 lb-ft @ 2,750 rpm
266 lb-ft @ 2,750 rpm
266 lb-ft @ 2,750 rpm
266 lb-ft @ 2,750 rpm
266 lb-ft @ 2,750 rpm
266 lb-ft @ 2,750 rpm
266 lb-ft @ 2,750 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
3.6 l
3.6 l
2.0 l
3.6 l
3.6 l
3.6 l
3.6 l
3.6 l
3.6 l
3.6 l
3.6 l
3.6 l
3.6 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
v6
v6
inline 4
v6
v6
v6
v6
v6
v6
v6
v6
v6
v6
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
245/60R18
245/60R18
245/60R18
245/60R18
245/60R18
245/60R18
245/60R18
245/60R18
255/50R20
255/50R20
245/60R18
245/60R18
255/50R20
255/50R20
255/50R20
Wheel size
18 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
20 X 8.0-in
20 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
20 X 8.0-in
20 X 8.0-in
20 X 8.0-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
20 / 26 / 22 MPG
20 / 26 / 22 MPG
17 / 23 / 19 MPG
17 / 24 / 19 MPG
20 / 26 / 22 MPG
17 / 24 / 19 MPG
17 / 23 / 19 MPG
17 / 23 / 19 MPG
17 / 24 / 19 MPG
17 / 23 / 19 MPG
17 / 24 / 19 MPG
17 / 23 / 19 MPG
17 / 24 / 19 MPG
17 / 23 / 19 MPG
17 / 23 / 19 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
18.6 gal.
18.6 gal.
18.6 gal.
18.6 gal.
18.6 gal.
18.6 gal.
18.6 gal.
18.6 gal.
18.6 gal.
18.6 gal.
18.6 gal.
18.6 gal.
18.6 gal.
18.6 gal.
18.6 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
372 / 484 miles
372 / 484 miles
316 / 428 miles
316 / 446 miles
372 / 484 miles
316 / 446 miles
316 / 428 miles
316 / 428 miles
316 / 446 miles
316 / 428 miles
316 / 446 miles
316 / 428 miles
316 / 446 miles
316 / 428 miles
316 / 428 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
premium unleaded (recommended)
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
38.1 ft.
38.1 ft.
38.1 ft.
38.1 ft.
38.1 ft.
38.1 ft.
38.1 ft.
38.1 ft.
38.1 ft.
38.1 ft.
38.1 ft.
38.1 ft.
38.1 ft.
38.1 ft.
38.1 ft.
Curb weight
4,242 lb.
4,242 lb.
4,528 lb.
4,343 lb.
4,242 lb.
4,343 lb.
4,528 lb.
4,528 lb.
4,343 lb.
4,528 lb.
4,343 lb.
4,528 lb.
4,343 lb.
4,528 lb.
4,528 lb.
Ground Clearance
8.0 in.
8.0 in.
8.0 in.
8.0 in.
8.0 in.
8.0 in.
8.0 in.
8.0 in.
8.0 in.
8.0 in.
8.0 in.
8.0 in.
8.0 in.
8.0 in.
8.0 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
78.3 in.
78.3 in.
78.3 in.
78.3 in.
78.3 in.
78.3 in.
78.3 in.
78.3 in.
78.3 in.
78.3 in.
78.3 in.
78.3 in.
78.3 in.
78.3 in.
78.3 in.
Height
70.0 in.
70.0 in.
70.0 in.
70.0 in.
70.0 in.
70.0 in.
70.0 in.
70.0 in.
70.0 in.
70.0 in.
70.0 in.
70.0 in.
70.0 in.
70.0 in.
70.0 in.
Length
198.3 in.
198.3 in.
198.3 in.
198.3 in.
198.3 in.
198.3 in.
198.3 in.
198.3 in.
198.3 in.
198.3 in.
198.3 in.
198.3 in.
198.3 in.
198.3 in.
198.3 in.
Wheelbase
117.3 in.
117.3 in.
117.3 in.
117.3 in.
117.3 in.
117.3 in.
117.3 in.
117.3 in.
117.3 in.
117.3 in.
117.3 in.
117.3 in.
117.3 in.
117.3 in.
117.3 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
20.6 cu. ft.
20.6 cu. ft.
20.6 cu. ft.
20.6 cu. ft.
20.6 cu. ft.
20.6 cu. ft.
20.6 cu. ft.
20.6 cu. ft.
20.6 cu. ft.
20.6 cu. ft.
20.6 cu. ft.
20.6 cu. ft.
20.6 cu. ft.
20.6 cu. ft.
20.6 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
Front Leg Room
41.5 in.
41.5 in.
41.5 in.
41.5 in.
41.5 in.
41.5 in.
41.5 in.
41.5 in.
41.5 in.
41.5 in.
41.5 in.
41.5 in.
41.5 in.
41.5 in.
41.5 in.
Front Shoulder Room
61.5 in.
61.5 in.
61.5 in.
61.5 in.
61.5 in.
61.5 in.
61.5 in.
61.5 in.
61.5 in.
61.5 in.
61.5 in.
61.5 in.
61.5 in.
61.5 in.
61.5 in.
Rear Head Room
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
Rear Leg Room
37.6 in.
37.6 in.
37.6 in.
37.6 in.
37.6 in.
37.6 in.
37.6 in.
37.6 in.
37.6 in.
37.6 in.
37.6 in.
37.6 in.
37.6 in.
37.6 in.
37.6 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
60.8 in.
60.8 in.
60.8 in.
60.8 in.
60.8 in.
60.8 in.
60.8 in.
60.8 in.
60.8 in.
60.8 in.
60.8 in.
60.8 in.
60.8 in.
60.8 in.
60.8 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Titan Black, cloth
Shetland Beige, leatherette
Titan Black, leatherette
Titan Black, cloth
Shetland Beige, leatherette
Titan Black, leatherette
Shetland Beige, leatherette
Titan Black, leatherette
Shetland Beige, leatherette
Titan Black, leatherette
Shetland Beige, leatherette
Titan Black, leatherette
Shetland Beige, leatherette
Titan Black, leatherette
Shetland Beige, leatherette
Titan Black, leatherette
Shetland Beige, leatherette
Titan Black, leatherette
Shetland Beige, leatherette
Titan Black, leatherette
Shetland Beige, leatherette
Titan Black, leatherette
Shetland Beige, leatherette
Titan Black, leatherette
Shetland Beige, leatherette
Titan Black, leatherette
Titan Black, leather
Golden Oak/Black, leather
Shetland Beige, leather
Exterior
Reflex Silver Metallic
Pure White
Fortana Red Metallic
Platinum Gray Metallic
Deep Black Pearl
Tourmaline Blue Metallic
Terra Brown Metallic
Pacific Blue Metallic
Reflex Silver Metallic
Pure White
Fortana Red Metallic
Platinum Gray Metallic
Deep Black Pearl
Tourmaline Blue Metallic
Terra Brown Metallic
Pacific Blue Metallic
Reflex Silver Metallic
Pure White
Fortana Red Metallic
Platinum Gray Metallic
Deep Black Pearl
Tourmaline Blue Metallic
Terra Brown Metallic
Pacific Blue Metallic
Reflex Silver Metallic
Pure White
Fortana Red Metallic
Platinum Gray Metallic
Deep Black Pearl
Tourmaline Blue Metallic
Terra Brown Metallic
Pacific Blue Metallic
Reflex Silver Metallic
Pure White
Fortana Red Metallic
Platinum Gray Metallic
Deep Black Pearl
Tourmaline Blue Metallic
Terra Brown Metallic
Pacific Blue Metallic
Reflex Silver Metallic
Pure White
Fortana Red Metallic
Platinum Gray Metallic
Deep Black Pearl
Tourmaline Blue Metallic
Terra Brown Metallic
Pacific Blue Metallic
Reflex Silver Metallic
Pure White
Fortana Red Metallic
Platinum Gray Metallic
Deep Black Pearl
Tourmaline Blue Metallic
Terra Brown Metallic
Pacific Blue Metallic
Reflex Silver Metallic
Pure White
Fortana Red Metallic
Platinum Gray Metallic
Deep Black Pearl
Tourmaline Blue Metallic
Terra Brown Metallic
Pacific Blue Metallic
Reflex Silver Metallic
Pure White
Fortana Red Metallic
Platinum Gray Metallic
Deep Black Pearl
Tourmaline Blue Metallic
Terra Brown Metallic
Reflex Silver Metallic
Pure White
Fortana Red Metallic
Platinum Gray Metallic
Deep Black Pearl
Tourmaline Blue Metallic
Terra Brown Metallic
Reflex Silver Metallic
Pure White
Fortana Red Metallic
Platinum Gray Metallic
Deep Black Pearl
Tourmaline Blue Metallic
Terra Brown Metallic
Pacific Blue Metallic
Reflex Silver Metallic
Pure White
Fortana Red Metallic
Platinum Gray Metallic
Deep Black Pearl
Tourmaline Blue Metallic
Terra Brown Metallic
Pacific Blue Metallic
Reflex Silver Metallic
Pure White
Fortana Red Metallic
Platinum Gray Metallic
Deep Black Pearl
Tourmaline Blue Metallic
Terra Brown Metallic
Reflex Silver Metallic
Pure White
Fortana Red Metallic
Platinum Gray Metallic
Deep Black Pearl
Tourmaline Blue Metallic
Terra Brown Metallic
Reflex Silver Metallic
Pure White
Fortana Red Metallic
Platinum Gray Metallic
Deep Black Pearl
Tourmaline Blue Metallic
Terra Brown Metallic
Pacific Blue Metallic