Compare 2018 Volkswagen Atlas - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $39,410 | $43,075 | $32,140 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $37,793 | $39,630 | $31,015 |
| Destination | $995 | $1,095 | $995 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Climatronic Automatic | Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | With Separate Controls | N/A | With Separate Controls |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | Dual | Dual | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-dash |
| Compass | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/chrome | Leather | Leather/chrome |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | N/A | Front |
| Ashtray | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Overhead Console | Mini | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Remote Trunk Release | Proximity | N/A | N/A |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather/piano Black | Leather/metal-look | Urethane |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 7 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 7 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 6-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 4-way Power | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A |
| Memory | Driver | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Split-bench | 40-20-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| 3rd Row Seats | 50-50 Split-bench | N/A | 50-50 Split-bench |
| Seat Trim | V-Tex Leatherette | SofTex Leatherette | Cloth |
| 3rd Row Fold Into Floor | N/A | N/A | Manual |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | Glove Box Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | N/A |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Speakers | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Entertainment System | N/A | With DVD And Digital Media | N/A |
| Navigation System | N/A | Yes With Voice Activation | N/A |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | N/A | 1 | N/A |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Side Curtain Protection | Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row | Safety Canopy System |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Passenger |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | VW Car-Net | Safety Connect | 911 Assist |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | LED Low/high Beam | Halogen | LED Low Beam |
| Exterior Light Control | Programmable | Auto Off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Cornering Lights | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| LED Taillights | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | 4 | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Park Pilot | N/A | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | SecuriLock |
| Lane Departure Warning | Lane Assist | N/A | N/A |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Blind Spot Sensor | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (72 Month/72,000 Mileage), Powertrain (72 Month/72,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (84 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (24 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/25,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 72 Months/72,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 72 Months/72,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 84 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 24 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 24 Months/25,000 Miles | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Integrated Roof |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Insert | Chrome | N/A | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Black W/chrome Accents | Black | Metal-look W/chrome Surround |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | N/A |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Power Liftgate | Liftgate | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Deep | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Power | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sunroof | 1st And 2nd Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A | N/A |
| Spoiler | Lip | Lip | Lip |
| Roof Rack | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Roof Rails | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Step Bumper | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Front Tires | P245/60HR18.0 BSW AS | P265/70SR17.0 BSW AT | P245/60HR18.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 18" Silver Aluminum | 17" Black TRD Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Full-size Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Running Boards | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Fender Flares | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 4.0L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | N/A | Intercooled Turbo |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Four-wheel | Front-wheel |
| 4WD Shift | N/A | Manual | N/A |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Off-road | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Double Wishbone | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | TRD/Bilstein | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | TRD/Bilstein | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | AdvanceTrac W/Roll Stability Control |
| Sequential Shift Control | Tiptronic | Standard | SelectShift |
| Transmission | 8-spd W/OD | 5-spd Auto W/OD | 6-spd W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.60 | 3.73 | 3.39 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 198.3 " | 191.3 " | 198.3 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 78.3 " | 75.8 " | 78.9 " |
| Exterior Height | 70.0 " | 72.0 " | 70.0 " |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 4.0L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 235 @ 4,500 Rpm | 270 @ 5,600 Rpm | 290 @ 6,500 Rpm |
| Torque | 258 @ 1,600 Rpm | 278 @ 4,400 Rpm | 255 @ 4,000 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 22 Mpg | 17 Mpg | 17 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 26 Mpg | 20 Mpg | 24 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | N/A | 7.3 Seconds | 7.0 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | N/A | 15.5 Seconds | 15.4 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | N/A | 84 Mph | 95 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | N/A | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | N/A | 55 Mph | 56 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.25/3.65 " | 3.70/3.74 " | 3.64/3.41 " |
| Curb Weight | 4,222 Lbs. | 4,750 Lbs. | 4,443 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 5,622 Lbs. | 6,300 Lbs. | 6,160 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 2,998 Lbs. | N/A |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 3,439 Lbs. | N/A |
| Payload | 1,213 Lbs. | 1,550 Lbs. | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 2,000 Lbs. | 5,000 Lbs. | 2,000 Lbs. |
| Maximum GCWR | N/A | N/A | 6,900 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 117.3 " | 109.8 " | 112.8 " |
| Front Track | 67.2 " | 64.1 " | 67.0 " |
| Rear Track | 67.8 " | 64.1 " | 67.0 " |
| Turning Radius | 19.0 '' | 18.7 '' | 19.6 '' |
| Ground Clearance | 8.0 " | N/A | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | .34 | .36 | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 41.5 " | 41.7 " | 42.9 " |
| Rear Legroom | 37.6 " | 32.9 " | 39.5 " |
| Third Row Legroom | 33.7 " | N/A | 32.0 " |
| Front Headroom | 41.3 " | 39.3 " | 41.4 " |
| Rear Headroom | 40.4 " | 38.6 " | 40.6 " |
| Third Row Headroom | 38.3 " | N/A | 37.8 " |
| Front Hip Room | 58.2 " | 56.5 " | 57.3 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 58.0 " | 55.7 " | 56.8 " |
| Third Row Hip Room | 45.1 " | N/A | 40.7 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 61.5 " | 57.8 " | 61.5 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 60.8 " | 57.8 " | 61.0 " |
| Third Row Shoulder Room | 54.9 " | N/A | 50.8 " |
| Luggage Volume | 20.6 Cu.ft. | 46.3 Cu.ft. | 21.0 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 96.8 Cu.ft. | 88.8 Cu.ft. | 80.7 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 154 Cu.ft. | 97 Cu.ft. | 152 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 18.6 Gal. | 23.0 Gal. | 18.6 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Average | Excellent | Below Average |
| Cost Per Mile | $0.87 | $0.76 | $0.86 |
| Depreciation | $21,938 | $14,020 | $20,664 |
| Fees and Taxes | $3,281 | $3,637 | $2,743 |
| Fuel Cost | $4,943 | $6,416 | $5,843 |
| Insurance | $6,172 | $4,655 | $5,671 |
| Maintenance | $2,930 | $2,964 | $3,131 |
| Repairs | $0 | $1,764 | $1,841 |
| Opportunity Costs | $320 | $344 | $301 |
| Total Cost | $43,264 | $37,823 | $43,195 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | 3 | 5 |
| Overall | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Overall Side | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Driver's | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Side - Pole | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| Overall Front | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | good | good | marginal |
| Driver Torso | good | good | good |
| Overall Evaluation | good | marginal | marginal |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Hip/Thigh | good | good | good |
| Structure and Safety Cage | good | poor | poor |
| Lower Leg/Foot | good | acceptable | acceptable |
| Overall Side | good | good | good |
| Roof Strength | good | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Ease of Use | marginal | marginal | acceptable |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
