2025 Volkswagen

Atlas

Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo

Volkswagen Atlas: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain: Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission: Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain: GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel: RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP: 270
Power to weight: 0.061 hp/lb
Axle ratio: 3.51
Cyl: 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration: TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system: YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City: 20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb: 22 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr: $2,850EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂: 402 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score: 5/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score: 4/10
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified: No

Dimensions & capacity

Length: 196 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width: 78 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height: 68 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase: 117 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight: 4,442 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating: ★★★★★
Rollover rating: ★★★★★
Stability control (ESC): Standard
Forward-collision warning: Standard
Lane-departure warning: Standard
Recalls: 4
Owner complaints: 30

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM20%
POWER TRAIN18%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE10%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER10%
ENGINE8%
BACK OVER PREVENTION4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 51 total.

Volkswagen Atlas: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain: 4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance: 3 yr / 36k mi
Maintenance: 2 yr / 20k mi
EV battery: 8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.