Used 2021 Volkswagen Atlas SUV Trims Comparison

The base engine is a turbocharged 235-horsepower four-cylinder engine. It comes standard on S and SE levels, plus the front-wheel-drive SE with Technology and all-wheel-drive versions of the SEL and SEL Premium. All other configurations are powered by a 276-hp V6. Front-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is optional.

S
Standard features of the base Atlas S include:

• 18-inch alloy wheels
• LED headlights
• A 60/40-split second-row bench seat and 50/50-split third-row bench
• 6.5-inch touchscreen
• Six-speaker audio system
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity
• In-car Wi-Fi hotspot
• Volkswagen's Car-Net app services

The S also comes with these safety features:

• Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
• Blind-spot monitor (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
• Rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle behind you is about to cross your vehicle's path while in reverse)

SE
The SE adds a host of convenience features, including:

• Power liftgate
• Keyless entry and ignition
• Three-zone automatic climate control
• Power driver's seat
• Heated front seats
• Simulated leather upholstery
• Second-row USB ports
• Manual rear window sunshades
• 8-inch touchscreen
• Voice controls
• Wireless charging pad

SE with Technology
The SE with Technology primarily adds driver assistance features, but a few other extras are included as well:

• 20-inch wheels
• Hands-free tailgate
• Remote engine start
• Household-style power outlet
• Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Atlas and the car in front)
• Front and rear parking sensors (alerts you to obstacles that may not be visible behind or in front of the vehicle when parking)

There are several options packages starting at this level, including:

• Second-row captain's chairs
• Panoramic sunroof
• Towing package with 5,000-pound towing capacity (V6 models only)

SE with Technology R-Line
This trim comes standard with the V6 engine. It also adds:

• Dark gray wheels
• Restyled bumpers and lower door trim
• Sporty interior accents

SEL
The SEL builds off the SE with Technology trim. A panoramic sunroof is standard at this level, as is the Towing package when you opt for a V6 engine. Other add-ons include:

• Digital instrument panel
• Heated steering wheel
• Driver-seat memory settings
• Power passenger seat
• Navigation system
• Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)
• Adaptive headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves)

SEL R-Line
The SEL R-Line essentially marries the SEL trim with the R-Line's styling upgrades and standard V6. It also includes 21-inch wheels.

SEL Premium
The SEL Premium is the most feature-packed Atlas available. It starts with SEL content and all-wheel drive, then adds:

• Ventilated front seats
• Heated second-row seats
• Leather upholstery
• Ambient interior lighting
• 12-speaker Fender premium audio system
• Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with no driver intervention)
• 360-degree camera (gives you a top-down view of the car for tight parking situations)

SEL Premium R-Line
This top-of-the-line trim pairs the SEL R-Line's upgrades with SEL Premium's features.