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2021 Volkswagen Atlas
$31,545 - $50,725Starting MSRP



Deep Black Pearl
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
18 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Automatic w/OD
Body Type
SUV
Seatings
7 Seats
Overview
The Volkswagen Atlas is offered in five trim levels: S, SE, SEL, SEL R-Line and in an all-wheel drive SEL Premium model. Drivetrain choices for Atlas include both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive while engines include an available 3.6L V6...
What’s new in the 2021 model?
The Atlas gets a refreshed exterior styling for 2021.

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Exterior
Deep Black Pearl
Pacific Blue Metallic
Tourmaline Blue Metallic
Platinum Gray Metallic
Racing Green Metallic
Aurora Red Metallic
Pyrite Silver Metallic
Oryx White Pearl
Pure White
Specs
EPA Classification: Small SUV 4WD
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Regular Unleaded V-6
Displacement: 3.6 L/220
Fuel System: Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 276 @ 6200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 266 @ 2750
Drivetrain: All Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code: UR
Trans Type: 8
Trans Description Cont.: Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 5.59
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 3.14
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.95
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.43
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.21
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.00
Reverse Ratio (:1): 3.99
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 3.60
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1): 0.81
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.67
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 18
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 16
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 22
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 4614
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 5000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 5000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 500
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs): 5000
Suspension Type - Front: Strut
Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): Multi-Link
Brake Type: 4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 13.2
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 12.2
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code:
Rear Tire Order Code:
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: P265/45HR21
Rear Tire Size: P265/45HR21
Spare Tire Size: Compact
Front Wheel Size (in): 21 X 9
Rear Wheel Size (in): 21 X 9
Spare Wheel Size (in): Compact
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Steering Type: Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 38.1
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 18.6
Wheelbase (in): 117.3
Length, Overall (in): 198.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 78.3
Height, Overall (in): 70
Track Width, Front (in): 67.2
Track Width, Rear (in): 67.8
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³): 96.8
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³): 55.5
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³): 20.6
Passenger Capacity: 7
Passenger Volume (ft³): 153.7
Front Head Room (in): 41.3
Front Leg Room (in): 41.5
Front Shoulder Room (in): 61.5
Front Hip Room (in): 58.2
Second Head Room (in): 40.4
Second Leg Room (in): 37.6
Second Shoulder Room (in): 60.8
Second Hip Room (in): 58
Third Head Room (in): 38.3
Third Leg Room (in): 33.7
Third Shoulder Room (in): 54.9
Third Hip Room (in): 45.1
Vehicle Name: Volkswagen Atlas
Body Style: 4MOTION 2021.5
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 9.9
Pricing
This model has 36 different trims.
MSRP
$50,725
Invoice
$48,646
Description
3.6 L/220, 276 @ 6200, Automatic w/OD
Fuel Economy
This model has 36 different trims.
City
16 MPG
Hwy
22 MPG
Combined
18 MPG
Description
3.6 L/220, 276 @ 6200, Automatic w/OD
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