Volkswagen

Volkswagen Atlas

Price $35,690 – $53,440
Fuel consumption 8.9 – 13.7 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 69%(view ratings)
The Atlas is replacing the Touareg, positioned above the Tiguan and staking its claim as the roomiest and most versatile Volkswagen. It has three rows of seats and cargo space that can potentially exceed 2700 litres. A 2.0L four-cylinder turbo with 235 horsepower is standard, while a 3.6L V6 that develops 276 horsepower and 266 lb·ft of torque is available on option. The Atlas can tow up to 2268 kilograms (5000 pounds) with the V6.

Volkswagen Atlas

Pricing
MSRP CA$35,690
Fees CA$1,845
Gas guzzler tax CA$0
Monthly payments CA$671/month
Powertrain
Engine 2.0 l I-4
Power 235 hp @ 4,500 rpm (175 kW)
Torque 258 lb·ft @ 1,600 rpm (350 N·m)
Induction Turbocharged
Fuel type Regular
Transmission 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain FWD
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type SUV
Category Mid-size SUV under $50,000
Assembly Chattanooga, TN, US
Generation 1
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City 10.8 L/100km
Highway 8.9 L/100km
Combined 9.9 L/100km
Autonomy 707 km
CO₂ emissions 233 g/km
Equipment
Heated front seats optional
Infotainment
Auxiliary audio input standard
CD player standard
Apple CarPlay compatible standard
Android Auto compatible standard
Sirius XM optional
Bluetooth audio standard
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires
Steering N/A
Turning diameter 12 m (40′)
Front suspension independent, Macpherson strut
Rear suspension N/A
Front brakes Disc (ABS)
Rear brakes Disc (ABS)
Front tires P245/60HR18
Rear tires P245/60HR18
Safety
Seat belts 7
Dimensions / Weight
Length N/A
Width 1,979 mm (78″)
Height 1,778 mm (70″)
Wheelbase 2,979 mm (117″)
Front track 1,707 mm (67″)
Rear track 1,722 mm (68″)
Weight N/A
Capacities
Passengers 7
Trunk between 583 l and 2,741 l
Fuel tank 70 l (15 gal)
Towing capacity 907 kg (2,000 lb)
Performance
0-100 km/h N/A
80-120 km/h N/A
Top speed N/A
Braking distance N/A
Warranty
Base warranty 4 years/80,000 km
Powertrain warranty 5 years/100,000 km
The Car Guide rating
Fuel economy 4/10
Reliability 4/10
Safety 9/10
Infotainment 7/10
Driving 7/10
Overall 7/10
Average 69%(view ratings)