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Used 2020 Volkswagen Atlas SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2020 Volkswagen Atlas is offered in seven trim levels: S, SE, SE with Technology, SE with Technology R-Line, SEL, SEL R-Line and SEL Premium. The base S, SE, SE with Technology, and SEL come standard with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (235 horsepower, 258 lb-ft of torque). Those trims are eligible for a 3.6-liter V6 engine (276 hp, 266 lb-ft) that is standard on other versions of the SUV. Front-wheel drive is standard, and V6 models can be ordered with all-wheel drive (standard on the SEL Premium). Every Atlas uses an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Base Atlas S models come with cloth upholstery, a second-row bench, automatic LED headlights, cruise control, dual-zone manual climate control, a rearview camera, Car-Net remote control and telematics, a Wi-Fi hotspot, a 6.5-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, and Bluetooth connectivity. Standard safety features include forward collision mitigation, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.

Upgrading to the SE adds simulated leather upholstery, push-button start, a power driver's seat, heated front seats, rear sunshades, three-zone automatic climate control, an 8-inch touchscreen, and the option of second-row captain's chairs. The SE with Technology builds on the SE's equipment list with the addition of 20-inch wheels, remote engine start, a power rear liftgate, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assist.

Moving up to the SEL adds a panoramic sunroof, a power-adjustable front passenger's seat, a heated steering wheel, a hands-free liftgate, front and rear parking sensors, an upgraded touchscreen display with navigation, and a multifunction digital instrument panel.

Both the SE with Technology and the SEL are available with the R-Line upgrade, which adds the hands-free liftgate and the parking sensors, along with unique bumpers, side skirts, badging, 20-inch wheels and interior trim.

The top-of-the-line SEL Premium adds 21-inch wheels, standard all-wheel drive, automatic high-beam headlights, power-folding mirrors with puddle lights, full leather seating, heated and ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats, a 12-speaker Fender sound system, a 360-degree surround-view parking camera and an automated parking system.

Which Atlas trim does Edmunds recommend?

We suggest checking out the SE with Technology trim in the 2020 VW Atlas lineup. It finds a good balance of price and features, especially when you factor in the standard advanced safety items. On top of that, you can add the optional V6 and all-wheel drive.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Bluffton, SC
Vehicle
Atlas S
Atlas SE
Atlas SE w/Technology
Atlas SE w/Technology R-Line
Atlas SEL
Atlas SEL R-Line
Atlas SEL Premium
Vehicle
S
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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SE
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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SE w/Technology
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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SE w/Technology R-Line
3.6L 6cyl 8A
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SEL
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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SEL R-Line
3.6L 6cyl 8A
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SEL Premium
3.6L 6cyl 8A
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

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

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
United States
United States
United States
United States
United States
United States
United States
Drivetrain
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
235 hp @ 4,500 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
258 lb-ft @ 1,600 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
2.0 l
2.0 l
3.6 l
2.0 l
3.6 l
3.6 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
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
Tire size
245/60R18
245/60R18
255/50R20
255/50R20
255/50R20
255/50R20
265/45R21
Wheel size
18 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
20 X 8.0-in
20 X 8.0-in
20 X 8.0-in
20 X 8.0-in
21 X 8.0-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
polished alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
20 / 24 / 22 MPG
20 / 24 / 22 MPG
20 / 24 / 22 MPG
17 / 23 / 19 MPG
20 / 24 / 22 MPG
17 / 23 / 19 MPG
16 / 22 / 19 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
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.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
372 / 446 miles
372 / 446 miles
372 / 446 miles
316 / 428 miles
372 / 446 miles
316 / 428 miles
298 / 409 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
regular unleaded
premium unleaded (recommended)
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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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.
Curb weight
Ground Clearance
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.
Height
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.
Wheelbase
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.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
55.5 cu. ft.
55.5 cu. ft.
55.5 cu. ft.
55.5 cu. ft.
55.5 cu. ft.
55.5 cu. ft.
55.5 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.
Front Leg Room
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.
Rear Head Room
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.
Rear Shoulder Room
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

True Cost to Own®
$40,951
$42,284
$44,040
$42,118
$46,824
$44,862
$46,312
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.55
$0.56
$0.59
$0.56
$0.62
$0.6
$0.62
Depreciation
$9,930
$10,903
$12,408
$11,968
$14,991
$14,022
$14,862
Financing
$3,222
$3,582
$3,833
$3,823
$4,034
$4,513
$4,586
Taxes & Fees
$387
$387
$387
$387
$387
$387
$387
Fuel
$13,252
$13,252
$13,252
$12,064
$13,252
$12,064
$12,064
Insurance
$5,447
$5,447
$5,447
$5,447
$5,447
$5,447
$5,447
Maintenance
$5,703
$5,703
$5,703
$5,796
$5,703
$5,796
$6,039
Repairs
$3,010
$3,010
$3,010
$2,633
$3,010
$2,633
$2,927
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Titan Black, cloth
Titan Black, leatherette
Shetland Beige, leatherette
Titan Black, leatherette
Shetland Beige, leatherette
Titan Black, leatherette
Shetland Beige, leatherette
Titan Black, leatherette
Shetland Beige, leatherette
Titan Black, leatherette
Shetland Beige, leatherette
Shetland Beige, leather
Golden Oak/Black, leather
Titan Black, leather
Exterior
Deep Black Pearl
Platinum Gray Metallic
Tourmaline Blue Metallic
Pure White
Deep Black Pearl
Platinum Gray Metallic
Tourmaline Blue Metallic
Pure White
Deep Black Pearl
Platinum Gray Metallic
Tourmaline Blue Metallic
Pure White
Pacific Blue Metallic
Deep Black Pearl
Platinum Gray Metallic
Tourmaline Blue Metallic
Pure White
Deep Black Pearl
Platinum Gray Metallic
Tourmaline Blue Metallic
Pure White
Pacific Blue Metallic
Deep Black Pearl
Platinum Gray Metallic
Tourmaline Blue Metallic
Pure White
Deep Black Pearl
Platinum Gray Metallic
Tourmaline Blue Metallic
Pure White
Pacific Blue Metallic