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Used 2023 Volkswagen Atlas SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2023 Volkswagen Atlas is available in five trim levels: SE, SE with Technology, SEL, SEL R-Line Black and SEL Premium R-Line. The SE, SE with Technology and SEL trims come standard with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (235 horsepower, 258 lb-ft). A 3.6-liter V6 engine (276 hp, 266 lb-ft) engine is available on the SE with Technology and all the SEL permutations. Feature highlights include:

SE
Comes standard with:

  • Front-wheel drive (all-wheel drive is optional)
  • 18-inch alloy wheels
  • LED headlights
  • Proximity keyless entry and ignition
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Synthetic leather upholstery
  • Heated front seats
  • 60/40-split second-row bench seat and 50/50-split third-row bench
  • Manual rear window sunshades
  • Digital instrument cluster
  • 6.5-inch touchscreen
  • Six-speaker audio system
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity

The SE also comes with these safety features:

  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Blind-spot monitor (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
  • Rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle behind you is about to cross your vehicle's path while in reverse)

SE with Technology
Has more of the features you'll want, including:

  • 20-inch wheels
  • Hands-free power liftgate
  • Remote engine start
  • Upgraded configurable digital instrument cluster
  • Three-zone automatic climate control
  • Second- and third-row USB ports
  • 115-volt AC outlet in 2nd row
  • 8-inch touchscreen
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration (with wireless connectivity)
  • Voice controls
  • Wireless charging pad
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Atlas and the car in front)
  • Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)

Options include:

  • All-wheel drive
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Second-row captain's chairs
  • Towing package with 5,000-pound towing capacity (V6 models only)

SEL
Builds off the SE with Technology trim. The panoramic sunroof is standard at this level, as is the Towing package when you opt for a V6 engine. Other standard features include:

  • All-wheel drive
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Power-adjustable passenger seat
  • Navigation system with road sign recognition
  • Adaptive headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves)
  • Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
  • Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot)

SEL R-Line Black
Features mirror those for the SEL trim, though the SEL R-Line Black comes standard with the V6 engine. It goes for a blacked-out appearance via:

  • 20-inch gloss black wheels
  • Sporty front and rear bumpers
  • Black exterior trim and badges
  • R-Line interior trim

SEL Premium R-Line
This is the most feature-packed Atlas available. It starts with SEL R-Line content and also adds:

  • 21-inch wheels
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Heated second-row seats
  • Leather upholstery
  • 12-speaker Fender premium audio system
  • Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with no driver intervention)
  • 360-degree camera (gives you a top-down view of the car for tight parking situations)

Which Atlas trim does Edmunds recommend?

The SE with Technology trim strikes the best balance of price and features. We suggest this trim because it's the most affordable model eligible for the powerful V6 engine.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Delray Beach, FL
Vehicle
Atlas SE
Atlas SE w/Technology
Atlas SEL
Atlas SEL R-Line Black
Atlas SEL Premium R-Line
Vehicle
SE
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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3 for sale near you
SE w/Technology
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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15 for sale near you
SEL
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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SEL R-Line Black
3.6L 6cyl 8A
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SEL Premium R-Line
3.6L 6cyl 8A
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

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

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
235 hp @ 5,400 rpm
235 hp @ 5,400 rpm
235 hp @ 5,400 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
258 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
266 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm
266 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
3.6 l
3.6 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
v6
v6
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
245/60R18
255/50R20
255/50R20
255/50R20
265/45R21
Wheel size
18 X 8.0-in
20 X 8.0-in
20 X 8.0-in
20 X 8.0-in
21 X 8.0-in
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
21 / 25 / 23 MPG
21 / 25 / 23 MPG
20 / 24 / 22 MPG
18 / 23 / 20 MPG
18 / 23 / 20 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
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.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
391 / 465 miles
391 / 465 miles
372 / 446 miles
335 / 428 miles
335 / 428 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
40.5 ft.
40.5 ft.
40.5 ft.
40.5 ft.
40.5 ft.
Curb weight
4,261 lb.
4,261 lb.
4,451 lb.
4,594 lb.
4,594 lb.
Ground Clearance
7.1 in.
7.1 in.
7.1 in.
7.5 in.
7.5 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
78.3 in.
78.3 in.
78.3 in.
78.3 in.
78.3 in.
Height
70.1 in.
70.1 in.
70.1 in.
70.4 in.
70.4 in.
Length
200.7 in.
200.7 in.
200.7 in.
200.7 in.
200.7 in.
Wheelbase
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.
Front Head Room
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
40.1 in.
40.1 in.
40.1 in.
Front Leg Room
41.7 in.
41.7 in.
41.7 in.
41.7 in.
41.7 in.
Front Shoulder Room
61.5 in.
61.5 in.
61.5 in.
61.5 in.
61.5 in.
Rear Head Room
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
39.5 in.
39.5 in.
39.5 in.
Rear Leg Room
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.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$47,000
$48,319
$51,295
$51,394
$51,878
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.63
$0.64
$0.68
$0.69
$0.69
Depreciation
$13,712
$14,596
$16,449
$17,647
$17,925
Financing
$5,626
$5,954
$6,693
$7,231
$7,386
Taxes & Fees
$2,304
$2,411
$2,653
$2,829
$2,880
Fuel
$13,741
$13,741
$14,375
$12,821
$12,821
Insurance
$4,211
$4,211
$4,211
$4,211
$4,211
Maintenance
$5,136
$5,136
$4,417
$4,447
$4,447
Repairs
$2,270
$2,270
$2,497
$2,208
$2,208
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Titan Black, leatherette
Shetland Beige, leatherette
Titan Black, leatherette
Shetland Beige, leatherette
Mauro Brown, leatherette
Titan Black, leatherette
Shetland Beige, leatherette
Mauro Brown, leatherette
Titan Black, leatherette
Shetland Beige, leatherette
Mauro Brown, leatherette
Shetland Beige and Quartzite, leather
Titan Black and Quartzite, leather
Mauro Brown and Titan Black, leather
Exterior
Platinum Gray Metallic
Tourmaline Blue Metallic
Pure White
Deep Black Pearl
Pyrite Silver Metallic
Platinum Gray Metallic
Tourmaline Blue Metallic
Pure White
Aurora Red Metallic
Deep Black Pearl
Pyrite Silver Metallic
Platinum Gray Metallic
Tourmaline Blue Metallic
Pure White
Aurora Red Metallic
Opal White Pearl
Deep Black Pearl
Pyrite Silver Metallic
Platinum Gray Metallic
Tourmaline Blue Metallic
Pure White
Aurora Red Metallic
Opal White Pearl
Deep Black Pearl
Pyrite Silver Metallic
Platinum Gray Metallic
Tourmaline Blue Metallic
Aurora Red Metallic
Opal White Pearl
Deep Black Pearl
Pyrite Silver Metallic