2018 Volkswagen Atlas Specs, Features & Options
Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.
1 of 11  Atlas S Sport Utility 4D | 2 of 11  Atlas Launch Edition Sport Utility 4D | 3 of 11  Atlas SE Sport Utility 4D | 4 of 11  Atlas SE 4Motion Sport Utility 4D | 5 of 11 Atlas SE w/Tech Pkg Sport Utility 4D | 6 of 11 Atlas SE 4Motion w/Tech Pkg Sport Utility 4D | 7 of 11  Atlas SEL 4Motion Sport Utility 4D | 8 of 11  Atlas S 4Motion Sport Utility 4D | 9 of 11 Atlas SEL Sport Utility 4D | 10 of 11  Atlas SEL Premium 4Motion Sport Utility 4D | 11 of 11  Atlas Launch Edition 4Motion Sport Utility 4D | |||
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| Fair Market Price | $13,929 | $15,052 | $15,219 | $15,368 | $15,582 | $16,407 | $17,202 | $17,332 | $17,783 | $18,733 | $20,723 | ||
| Fuel Economy | City 22/Hwy 26/Comb 24 MPG | City 18/Hwy 25/Comb 20 MPG | City 18/Hwy 25/Comb 20 MPG | City 17/Hwy 23/Comb 19 MPG | City 18/Hwy 25/Comb 20 MPG | City 17/Hwy 23/Comb 19 MPG | City 17/Hwy 23/Comb 19 MPG | City 17/Hwy 23/Comb 19 MPG | City 18/Hwy 25/Comb 20 MPG | City 17/Hwy 23/Comb 19 MPG | City 17/Hwy 23/Comb 19 MPG | ||
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | ||
| Horsepower | 235 @ 4500 RPM | 276 @ 6200 RPM | 276 @ 6200 RPM | 276 @ 6200 RPM | 276 @ 6200 RPM | 276 @ 6200 RPM | 276 @ 6200 RPM | 276 @ 6200 RPM | 276 @ 6200 RPM | 276 @ 6200 RPM | 276 @ 6200 RPM | ||
| Seating | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | ||
| Cargo Volume | 96.80 cu ft | 96.80 cu ft | 96.80 cu ft | 96.80 cu ft | 96.80 cu ft | 96.80 cu ft | 96.80 cu ft | 96.80 cu ft | 96.80 cu ft | 96.80 cu ft | 96.80 cu ft | ||
| Dimensions | 198.3" L x 78.3" W x 70" H | 198.3" L x 78.3" W x 70" H | 198.3" L x 78.3" W x 70" H | 198.3" L x 78.3" W x 70" H | 198.3" L x 78.3" W x 70" H | 198.3" L x 78.3" W x 70" H | 198.3" L x 78.3" W x 70" H | 198.3" L x 78.3" W x 70" H | 198.3" L x 78.3" W x 70" H | 198.3" L x 78.3" W x 70" H | 198.3" L x 78.3" W x 70" H | ||
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter | ||
| Configurations | Inline | V | V | V | V | V | V | V | V | V | V | ||
| Towing Capacity | 2,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs |
| Blind-Spot Alert | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | ||
| Collision Warning System | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | ||
| Child Seat Anchors | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Child Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Surround View Camera | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available |
| Bluetooth Wireless Technology | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | ||
| Remote Engine Start | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | ||
| Smartphone Interface | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Push-Button Engine Start | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | ||
| Voice Recognition System | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Hands Free Phone | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Premium Radio | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | ||
| Bluetooth Streaming Audio | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Bluetooth Wireless Technology | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Satellite Radio | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | ||
| Bluetooth Streaming Audio | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Heated Mirrors | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | ||
| Heated Steering Wheel | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | ||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Torque | 258 @ 4500 RPM | 266 @ 6200 RPM | 266 @ 6200 RPM | 266 @ 6200 RPM | 266 @ 6200 RPM | 266 @ 6200 RPM | 266 @ 6200 RPM | 266 @ 6200 RPM | 266 @ 6200 RPM | 266 @ 6200 RPM | 266 @ 6200 RPM |
| Third Row Seat | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Leather Seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | ||
| Folding Rear Seat | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Dual Power Front Seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | ||
| Power Driver's Seat | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | ||
| Power Outlet | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Steering Wheel Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Tilt Steering Wheel | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cup Holder Count | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Alloy Wheels | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Fog Lights | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | ||
| Panorama Moon Roof | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | ||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | ||
| Privacy Glass | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Roof Rails | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available |
| Alarm System | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD | AWD | AWD | ||
| Hill Descent Control | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | ||
| Recommended Fuel | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | ||
| Stability Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Curb Weight | 4336 pounds | 4336 pounds | 4336 pounds | 4502 pounds | 4336 pounds | 4502 pounds | 4502 pounds | 4502 pounds | 4336 pounds | 4502 pounds | 4502 pounds | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gallons | 18.6 gallons | 18.6 gallons | 18.6 gallons | 18.6 gallons | 18.6 gallons | 18.6 gallons | 18.6 gallons | 18.6 gallons | 18.6 gallons | 18.6 gallons | ||
| Front Head Room | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | ||
| Front Leg Room | 41.5 inches | 41.5 inches | 41.5 inches | 41.5 inches | 41.5 inches | 41.5 inches | 41.5 inches | 41.5 inches | 41.5 inches | 41.5 inches | 41.5 inches | ||
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 8 inches | 8 inches | 8 inches | 8 inches | 8 inches | 8 inches | 8 inches | 8 inches | 8 inches | 8 inches | 8 inches | ||
| Overall Length | 198.3 inches | 198.3 inches | 198.3 inches | 198.3 inches | 198.3 inches | 198.3 inches | 198.3 inches | 198.3 inches | 198.3 inches | 198.3 inches | 198.3 inches | ||
| Payload Capacity | Not Available | 1213 pounds | 1213 pounds | 1213 pounds | 1213 pounds | 1213 pounds | 1213 pounds | 1213 pounds | 1213 pounds | 1213 pounds | 1213 pounds | ||
| Front Shoulder Room | 59.8 inches | 59.8 inches | 59.8 inches | 59.8 inches | 59.8 inches | 59.8 inches | 59.8 inches | 59.8 inches | 59.8 inches | 59.8 inches | 59.8 inches | ||
| Turning Diameter | 38.1 feet | 38.1 feet | 38.1 feet | 38.1 feet | 38.1 feet | 38.1 feet | 38.1 feet | 38.1 feet | 38.1 feet | 38.1 feet | 38.1 feet | ||
| Wheel Base | 117.3 inches | 117.3 inches | 117.3 inches | 117.3 inches | 117.3 inches | 117.3 inches | 117.3 inches | 117.3 inches | 117.3 inches | 117.3 inches | 117.3 inches | ||
| Width with mirrors | 78.3 inches | 78.3 inches | 78.3 inches | 78.3 inches | 78.3 inches | 78.3 inches | 78.3 inches | 78.3 inches | 78.3 inches | 78.3 inches | 78.3 inches |
FAQs
Is the Volkswagen Atlas a 4 or 6 cylinder?
Depends on the trim level. The 2018 Volkswagen Atlas S Sport Utility 4D boasts a 4 cylinder engine, Launch Edition Sport Utility 4D has a 6 cylinder engine, SE Sport Utility 4D is equipped with a 6 cylinder engine, etc. For a more detailed look at the 2018 Atlas specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2018 Volkswagen Atlas specs page.
Does the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas have a turbo?
Yes, the following 2018 Atlas trims have turbo engines: S Sport Utility 4D with a 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter. The following 2018 Atlas trims do not have turbo engines: Launch Edition Sport Utility 4D with a V6, 3.6 Liter, SE Sport Utility 4D with a V6, 3.6 Liter, etc. For a more detailed look at the 2018 Atlas specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2018 Volkswagen Atlas specs page.
What features does a 2018 Atlas have?
2018 Volkswagen Atlas features include Bluetooth Wireless Technology, Child Door Locks, and Child Seat Anchors. For a full list of All 2018 Atlas trims and their respective features and specs compared side-by-side, check out Kelley Blue Book's 2018 Volkswagen Atlas specs page.
How much horsepower does a 2018 Atlas have?
The 2018 Atlas ranges in power from the S Sport Utility 4D with 235 horsepower to the Launch Edition 4Motion Sport Utility 4D with 276 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2018 Atlas specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2018 Volkswagen Atlas specs page.
Is the Volkswagen Atlas underpowered?
It depends on your definition of underpowered. The 2018 Atlas ranges in power from the S Sport Utility 4D with 235 horsepower to the Launch Edition 4Motion Sport Utility 4D with 276 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2018 Atlas specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2018 Volkswagen Atlas specs page.
Is the Volkswagen Atlas fuel efficient?
The 2018 Atlas comes in a variety of trim levels with different levels of fuel efficiency. On the low end is the SE 4Motion Sport Utility 4D which gets 19 MPG, with 17 MPG in the city and 23 MPG on the highway. For a complete list of all the 2018 Atlas specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2018 Volkswagen Atlas specs page.
All 2018 Volkswagen Atlas Trims and Styles
- 2018 Volkswagen Atlas S Sport Utility 4D
- 2018 Volkswagen Atlas Launch Edition Sport Utility 4D
- 2018 Volkswagen Atlas SE Sport Utility 4D
- 2018 Volkswagen Atlas SE 4motion Sport Utility 4D
- 2018 Volkswagen Atlas SE W/tech Pkg Sport Utility 4D
- 2018 Volkswagen Atlas SE 4motion W/tech Pkg Sport Utility 4D
- 2018 Volkswagen Atlas SEL 4motion Sport Utility 4D
- 2018 Volkswagen Atlas S 4motion Sport Utility 4D
- 2018 Volkswagen Atlas SEL Sport Utility 4D
- 2018 Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium 4motion Sport Utility 4D
- 2018 Volkswagen Atlas Launch Edition 4motion Sport Utility 4D
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