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Used 2018 Volkswagen Atlas SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The Atlas is offered in five trim levels — S, SE, SE w/technology, SEL and SEL Premium. The first four trim levels can be paired with either the base four-cylinder engine (235 horsepower, 258 pound-feet of torque) or the optional V6 engine (276 hp, 258 lb-ft). The SEL Premium comes with the V6 engine as standard. Front-wheel drive is standard, and V6 models can also be ordered with all-wheel drive (standard on the SEL Premium). For all Atlas versions, an eight-speed automatic transmission is standard.

Base Atlas S models have cloth seating, a bench seat in the second row, LED headlights and dual-zone manual climate control along with typical features such as power mirrors, a rearview camera and cruise control. There's also a standard 6.5-inch touchscreen interface that offers Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Bluetooth connectivity. A limited run of Atlas S Launch Edition models will be offered with the V6 engine only and the addition of a panoramic sunroof, HomeLink programmable garage door opener and an upgraded 8-inch touchscreen with satellite radio.

Upgrading to the SE adds simulated leather upholstery, push-button start, automatic headlights, a power driver seat, heated front seats, rear sunshades, a blind-spot monitoring system, a larger 8-inch touchscreen interface and the option of captain's chairs in the second row. The SE w/technology builds on the SE's equipment list with the addition of remote engine start, automatic three-zone climate control, a power rear liftgate, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist and automatic emergency braking.

Moving up to the SEL adds a panoramic sunroof, power-adjustable front passenger seats, park distance control and two available options: black 20-inch wheels and the R-Line appearance package. The top-of-the-line SEL Premium adds several exclusive features. The most notable among them is the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit, a display that replaces the standard gauge cluster with a video screen that can be reconfigured to show a wide variety of information beyond basic speed, fuel and temperature readings. All SEL Premium models also get LED taillights, full leather seating, an upgraded touchscreen display with navigation, and a parking assist system. The same 20-inch black wheels offered on the SEL are also optional on the SEL Premium, but the R-Line package is not.

Which Atlas trim does Edmunds recommend?

We like the Atlas SE w/technology as the best compromise considering price, performance and features. It comes standard with the base four-cylinder engine, but we would opt for the V6. Front-wheel drive is standard, but V6 models offer optional all-wheel drive as well. The SE w/technology package trim builds on the already well-equipped SE by adding key safety systems such as automatic emergency braking along with convenience features including a power-operated liftgate and remote start.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Bridgeport, CT
Vehicle
Atlas S
Atlas V6 S
Atlas V6 Launch Edition
Atlas SE
Atlas V6 SE
Atlas SE w/Technology
Atlas V6 SE w/Technology
Atlas SEL
Atlas V6 SEL
Atlas V6 SEL Premium
Vehicle
S
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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V6 S
3.6L 6cyl 8A
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V6 Launch Edition
3.6L 6cyl 8A
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SE
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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V6 SE
3.6L 6cyl 8A
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V6 SE w/Technology
3.6L 6cyl 8A
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SEL
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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V6 SEL
3.6L 6cyl 8A
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V6 SEL Premium
3.6L 6cyl 8A
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Satellite radio
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Parking assistance
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
cloth
cloth
cloth
leatherette
leatherette
leatherette
leatherette
leatherette
leatherette
leather
Heated seats
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Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
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Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
235 hp @ 4,500 rpm
276 hp @ 6,200 rpm
276 hp @ 6,200 rpm
235 hp @ 4,500 rpm
276 hp @ 6,200 rpm
235 hp @ 4,500 rpm
276 hp @ 6,200 rpm
235 hp @ 4,500 rpm
276 hp @ 6,200 rpm
276 hp @ 6,200 rpm
Engine torque
258 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
266 lb-ft @ 2,750 rpm
266 lb-ft @ 2,750 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
266 lb-ft @ 2,750 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
266 lb-ft @ 2,750 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
266 lb-ft @ 2,750 rpm
266 lb-ft @ 2,750 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
3.6 l
3.6 l
2.0 l
3.6 l
2.0 l
3.6 l
2.0 l
3.6 l
3.6 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
v6
v6
inline 4
v6
inline 4
v6
inline 4
v6
v6
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
245/60R16
245/60R16
245/60R16
245/60R16
245/60R16
245/60R16
245/60R16
245/60R16
245/60R16
255/50R20
Wheel size
18 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
20 X 8.0-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
22 / 26 / 24 MPG
18 / 25 / 20 MPG
18 / 25 / 20 MPG
22 / 26 / 24 MPG
18 / 25 / 20 MPG
22 / 26 / 24 MPG
18 / 25 / 20 MPG
22 / 26 / 24 MPG
18 / 25 / 20 MPG
17 / 23 / 19 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
18.6 gal.
18.6 gal.
18.6 gal.
18.6 gal.
18.6 gal.
18.6 gal.
18.6 gal.
18.6 gal.
18.6 gal.
18.6 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
409 / 484 miles
335 / 465 miles
335 / 465 miles
409 / 484 miles
335 / 465 miles
409 / 484 miles
335 / 465 miles
409 / 484 miles
335 / 465 miles
316 / 428 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
38.1 ft.
38.1 ft.
38.1 ft.
38.1 ft.
38.1 ft.
38.1 ft.
38.1 ft.
38.1 ft.
38.1 ft.
38.1 ft.
Curb weight
4,336 lb.
4,336 lb.
4,336 lb.
4,336 lb.
4,336 lb.
4,502 lb.
Ground Clearance
8.0 in.
8.0 in.
8.0 in.
8.0 in.
8.0 in.
8.0 in.
8.0 in.
8.0 in.
8.0 in.
8.0 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
78.3 in.
78.3 in.
78.3 in.
78.3 in.
78.3 in.
78.3 in.
78.3 in.
78.3 in.
78.3 in.
78.3 in.
Height
70.0 in.
70.0 in.
70.0 in.
70.0 in.
70.0 in.
70.0 in.
70.0 in.
70.0 in.
70.0 in.
70.0 in.
Length
198.3 in.
198.3 in.
198.3 in.
198.3 in.
198.3 in.
198.3 in.
198.3 in.
198.3 in.
198.3 in.
198.3 in.
Wheelbase
117.3 in.
117.3 in.
117.3 in.
117.3 in.
117.3 in.
117.3 in.
117.3 in.
117.3 in.
117.3 in.
117.3 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
20.6 cu. ft.
20.6 cu. ft.
20.6 cu. ft.
20.6 cu. ft.
20.6 cu. ft.
20.6 cu. ft.
20.6 cu. ft.
20.6 cu. ft.
20.6 cu. ft.
20.6 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
Front Leg Room
41.5 in.
41.5 in.
41.5 in.
41.5 in.
41.5 in.
41.5 in.
41.5 in.
41.5 in.
41.5 in.
41.5 in.
Front Shoulder Room
61.5 in.
61.5 in.
61.5 in.
61.5 in.
61.5 in.
61.5 in.
61.5 in.
61.5 in.
61.5 in.
61.5 in.
Rear Head Room
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
Rear Leg Room
37.6 in.
37.6 in.
37.6 in.
37.6 in.
37.6 in.
37.6 in.
37.6 in.
37.6 in.
37.6 in.
37.6 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
60.8 in.
60.8 in.
60.8 in.
60.8 in.
60.8 in.
60.8 in.
60.8 in.
60.8 in.
60.8 in.
60.8 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

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Financing
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Titan Black, cloth
Titan Black, cloth
Titan Black, cloth
Shetland Gray, leatherette
Titan Black, leatherette
Shetland Gray, leatherette
Titan Black, leatherette
Shetland Gray, leatherette
Titan Black, leatherette
Shetland Gray, leatherette
Titan Black, leatherette
Shetland Gray, leatherette
Titan Black, leatherette
Shetland Gray, leatherette
Titan Black, leatherette
Shetland Gray, leather
Golden Oak/Black, leather
Titan Black, leather
Exterior
Pure White
Fortana Red
Platinum Gray Metallic
Deep Black Pearl
Reflex Silver Metallic
Titanium Beige
Kurkuma Yellow Metallic
Tourmaline Blue Metallic
Pure White
Fortana Red
Platinum Gray Metallic
Deep Black Pearl
Reflex Silver Metallic
Titanium Beige
Kurkuma Yellow Metallic
Tourmaline Blue Metallic
Pure White
Fortana Red
Platinum Gray Metallic
Deep Black Pearl
Reflex Silver Metallic
Titanium Beige
Kurkuma Yellow Metallic
Tourmaline Blue Metallic
Pure White
Fortana Red
Platinum Gray Metallic
Deep Black Pearl
Reflex Silver Metallic
Titanium Beige
Kurkuma Yellow Metallic
Tourmaline Blue Metallic
Pure White
Fortana Red
Platinum Gray Metallic
Deep Black Pearl
Reflex Silver Metallic
Titanium Beige
Kurkuma Yellow Metallic
Tourmaline Blue Metallic
Pure White
Fortana Red
Platinum Gray Metallic
Deep Black Pearl
Reflex Silver Metallic
Titanium Beige
Kurkuma Yellow Metallic
Tourmaline Blue Metallic
Pure White
Fortana Red
Platinum Gray Metallic
Deep Black Pearl
Reflex Silver Metallic
Titanium Beige
Kurkuma Yellow Metallic
Tourmaline Blue Metallic
Pure White
Fortana Red
Platinum Gray Metallic
Deep Black Pearl
Reflex Silver Metallic
Titanium Beige
Kurkuma Yellow Metallic
Tourmaline Blue Metallic
Pure White
Fortana Red
Platinum Gray Metallic
Deep Black Pearl
Reflex Silver Metallic
Titanium Beige
Kurkuma Yellow Metallic
Tourmaline Blue Metallic
Pure White
Fortana Red
Platinum Gray Metallic
Deep Black Pearl
Reflex Silver Metallic
Titanium Beige
Kurkuma Yellow Metallic
Tourmaline Blue Metallic