Volkswagen Atlas Crossover (2017-2020)

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Product Overview

Volkswagen Atlas is a large crossover in production from 2017 to 2020, whereupon it received a facelift. It was available with a range of inline-4 and VR6 engines that displaced 2.0 to 3.6 liters.
Compared to the smaller Touareg, the VW Atlas was meant primarily for the North American and Chinese markets, where consumers appreciate large vehicles. Unfortunately, however, VW omitted larger, more powerful engines, with the VR6 being the more interesting option.
Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the Volkswagen Atlas comes with double-wishbone + multi-link suspensions. This provides the best cornering performance and tunability, at the expense of cost and a little bit of durability.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 71% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Some offroad capabilities
  • High cargo capacity
  • Great on-road comfort
  • Imposing styling
Cons
  • Relatively small engines for its size

What external reviewers found***

External score 59% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Good standard safety package
  • Comfortable ride
  • Comfortable interior
  • Sleek, spacious interior
  • Lots of standard equipment
Cons
  • Lack of in-dash navigation
  • No Android Auto or CarPlay
  • No surround-view camera
  • No infotainment
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Specifications

2.0 FSI3.6 4MOTION3.6

Capacity

Cargo Capacity583 L / 20.6 cu-ft ~ 2741 L / 96.8 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity20.0 L / 21.1 qt
Engine Oil Capacity5.7 L / 6.0 qt5.5 L / 5.8 qt5.5 L / 5.8 qt
Fuel Capacity70.4 L / 18.6 gal
Passengers7
Payload635 kg / 1400 lbs678 kg / 1495 lbs585 kg / 1290 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs, 335x30 mm
Brakes | RearDisc, 310x23 mm
Offroad | Approach Angle20.4 deg
Offroad | Breakover Angle17.5 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle22.4 deg
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontDouble-wishbone
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size245/60 R18245/60 R18, 255/50 R20245/60 R18, 255/50 R20
Turning Circle11.6 m / 38.0 ft

Construction

Body Style5-door SUV

Dimensions

Ground Clearance203 mm / 8.0 in
Size | Height1778 mm / 70.0 in
Size | Length5036 mm / 198.3 in
Size | Width1989 mm / 78.3 in
Track Width | Front1708.0 mm / 67.2 in
Track Width | Rear1723.0 mm / 67.8 in
Weight1915.0 kg / 4221.9 lbs2042.0 kg / 4501.8 lbs1967.0 kg / 4336.5 lbs
Wheel Size8J x 188J x 18, 8J x 208J x 18, 8J x 20
Wheelbase2979 mm / 117.3 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag0.34
Fuel Economy8.1 L/100km / 29.0 MPG (combined) | 9.7 L/100km / 24.2 MPG (urban) | 7.2 L/100km / 32.7 MPG (highway)8.1 L/100km / 29.0 MPG (combined) | 9.7 L/100km / 24.2 MPG (urban) | 7.2 L/100km / 32.7 MPG (highway)8.5 L/100km / 27.7 MPG (combined) | 10.6 L/100km / 22.2 MPG (urban) | 7.6 L/100km / 31.0 MPG (highway)
Towing Capacity907 kg / 2000 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), All-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
EngineDCGA TurboCDVCCDVC
Engine | Bore82.5 mm / 3.2 in88.9 mm / 3.5 in88.9 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Compression Ratio9.6:112.0:112.0:1
Engine | Displacement2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc3.6 L / 219.5 cu-in / 3597.0 cc3.6 L / 219.5 cu-in / 3597.0 cc
Engine | Power235.0 hp / 175.2 kW @ 4500 rpm276.0 hp / 205.8 kW @ 6200 rpm276.0 hp / 205.8 kW @ 6200 rpm
Engine | Specific Output118.4 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in76.7 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in76.7 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke92.7 mm / 3.6 in96.4 mm / 3.8 in96.4 mm / 3.8 in
Engine | Torque350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm361 Nm / 266.3 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm361 Nm / 266.3 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm
Engine | TypeTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V6 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V6 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears8-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomatic

Production

Availability2017 ~ 2020

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External Reviews

cnet[1]

Reviewer score 67%
Reviewers from cnet have found the following***:
A 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine is the standard power plant for the Atlas S and SE. The optional engine upgrade is a 3.6-liter V6 that steps up to 276 hp and 266 lb-ft. The base engine is good for 22 combined miles per gallon (20 city and 26 highway)
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Sleek, spacious interior
  • Comfortable ride
  • Lots of standard equipment
Cons
  • No surround-view camera
  • No infotainment

digitaltrends[2]

Reviewer score 51%
Reviewers from digitaltrends have found the following***:
With so much black everywhere, the interior feels a bit unimaginative, but this is a Volkswagen and interiors are not their forte. Where the Atlas scores quite well is in drivability. Using sport mode, the steering gets noticeably tighter, and while the pick-up-and-go of the Atlas leaves a little bit to be desired, it makes it feel a little more car-like in its handling.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Comfortable ride
  • Good standard safety package
  • Comfortable interior
Cons
  • Lack of in-dash navigation
  • No Android Auto or CarPlay

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References

  1. ^ 2019 Volkswagen Atlas review: A solid and spacious SUV with a few small nitpicks. [cnet]. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2019-volkswagen-atlas-review/. 2019-12-06. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
  2. ^ 2019 Volkswagen Atlas review: Big box. [digitaltrends]. https://www.digitaltrends.com/car-reviews/2019-volkswagen-atlas-review/. 2019-09-17. Retrieved 2022-04-23.

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