2020 Volkswagen Atlas Specs, Features & Options
Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.
Save 1 of 13 ![]() Atlas S Sport Utility 4D | Save 2 of 13 ![]() Atlas SE Sport Utility 4D | Save 3 of 13 ![]() Atlas SE R-Line 4Motion w/Tech Pkg Sport Utility 4D | Save 4 of 13 ![]() Atlas S 4Motion Sport Utility 4D | Save 5 of 13 ![]() Atlas SE 4Motion Sport Utility 4D | Save 6 of 13 ![]() Atlas SE 4Motion w/Tech Pkg Sport Utility 4D | Save 7 of 13 ![]() Atlas SE w/Tech Pkg Sport Utility 4D | Save 8 of 13 ![]() Atlas SEL 4Motion Sport Utility 4D | Save 9 of 13 ![]() Atlas SEL R-Line Sport Utility 4D | Save 10 of 13 ![]() Atlas SE R-Line w/Tech Pkg Sport Utility 4D | Save 11 of 13 ![]() Atlas SEL Sport Utility 4D | Save 12 of 13 ![]() Atlas SEL Premium 4Motion Sport Utility 4D | Save 13 of 13 ![]() Atlas SEL R-Line 4Motion Sport Utility 4D | |||
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| Fair Market Price | $18,350 | $18,850 | $19,400 | $19,800 | $20,300 | $22,000 | $22,000 | $22,200 | $22,300 | $22,400 | $24,300 | $24,800 | $26,300 | ||
| Fuel Economy | City 20/Hwy 24/Comb 22 MPG | City 20/Hwy 24/Comb 22 MPG | City 16/Hwy 22/Comb 19 MPG | City 16/Hwy 22/Comb 19 MPG | City 16/Hwy 22/Comb 19 MPG | City 16/Hwy 22/Comb 19 MPG | City 17/Hwy 23/Comb 19 MPG | City 16/Hwy 22/Comb 19 MPG | City 17/Hwy 23/Comb 19 MPG | City 17/Hwy 23/Comb 19 MPG | City 17/Hwy 23/Comb 19 MPG | City 16/Hwy 22/Comb 19 MPG | City 16/Hwy 22/Comb 19 MPG | ||
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | ||
| Horsepower | 235 @ 4500 RPM | 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 | 276 @ 6200 RPM | ||
| Seating | 7 | 7 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | V6, 3.6 Liter | ||
| Configurations | Inline | Inline | V | 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 | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs |
| Blind-Spot Alert | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Collision Warning System | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Child Seat Anchors | Standard | Standard | 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 | Standard | Standard | ||
| Surround View Camera | Not Available | Not Available | 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 | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Remote Engine Start | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Smartphone Interface | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Internet Access | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Push-Button Engine Start | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Voice Recognition System | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Touch Screen Monitor | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Hands Free Phone | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| iPod Interface | Standard | Standard | 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 | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | ||
| Bluetooth Streaming Audio | Standard | Standard | 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 | Standard | Standard | ||
| Satellite Radio | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Bluetooth Streaming Audio | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Heated Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Heated Steering Wheel | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Torque | 258 @ 4500 RPM | 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 | 266 @ 6200 RPM |
| Leather Seats | Not Available | Not Available | 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 | Standard | Standard | ||
| Dual Power Front Seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Driver's Seat | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Outlet | Standard | Standard | 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 | Standard | Standard | ||
| Tilt Steering Wheel | Standard | Standard | 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 | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cup Holder Count | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Alloy Wheels | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Fog Lights | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Panorama Moon Roof | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | Not Available | Not Available | 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 | Standard | Standard | ||
| Roof Rails | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Alarm System | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD | AWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD | ||
| Hill Descent Control | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | ||
| Hill Start Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Recommended Fuel | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | ||
| Stability Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Curb Weight | 4233 pounds | 4233 pounds | 5417 pounds | 5417 pounds | 5417 pounds | 5417 pounds | 4328 pounds | 5417 pounds | 4328 pounds | 4328 pounds | 4328 pounds | 5417 pounds | 5417 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 198.3 inches | 198.3 inches | ||
| Front Shoulder Room | 61.5 inches | 61.5 inches | 61.5 inches | 61.5 inches | 61.5 inches | 61.5 inches | 61.5 inches | 61.5 inches | 61.5 inches | 61.5 inches | 61.5 inches | 61.5 inches | 61.5 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 | 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 | 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 | 78.3 inches | 78.3 inches |
FAQs
Is the Volkswagen Atlas a 4 or 6 cylinder?
Depends on the trim level. The 2020 Volkswagen Atlas S Sport Utility 4D boasts a 4 cylinder engine, SE Sport Utility 4D has a 4 cylinder engine, SE R-Line 4Motion w/Tech Pkg Sport Utility 4D is equipped with a 6 cylinder engine, etc.
Does the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas have a turbo?
Yes, the following 2020 Atlas trims have turbo engines: S Sport Utility 4D with a 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter, SE Sport Utility 4D with a 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter. The following 2020 Atlas trims do not have turbo engines: SE R-Line 4Motion w/Tech Pkg Sport Utility 4D with a V6, 3.6 Liter, S 4Motion Sport Utility 4D with a V6, 3.6 Liter, etc.
What features does a 2020 Atlas have?
2020 Volkswagen Atlas features include AM/FM Radio, Bluetooth Wireless Technology, and Child Door Locks.
How much horsepower does a 2020 Atlas have?
The 2020 Atlas ranges in power from the S Sport Utility 4D with 235 horsepower to the SEL R-Line 4Motion Sport Utility 4D with 276 horsepower.
Is the Volkswagen Atlas underpowered?
It depends on your definition of underpowered. The 2020 Atlas ranges in power from the S Sport Utility 4D with 235 horsepower to the SEL R-Line 4Motion Sport Utility 4D with 276 horsepower.
Is the Volkswagen Atlas fuel efficient?
The 2020 Atlas comes in a variety of trim levels with different levels of fuel efficiency. On the low end is the SE R-Line 4Motion w/Tech Pkg Sport Utility 4D which gets 19 MPG, with 16 MPG in the city and 22 MPG on the highway.




