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Volkswagen Atlas: generations and engines

The Volkswagen Atlas has been built since 2017 in 3 generations, with 11 engine versions in our catalog (SUV). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

Volkswagen Atlas Enlarge
Production years2017–present
Generations3
Engine versions11
Power235–276 hp
Body stylesSUV
FuelGasoline
Timeline

Volkswagen Atlas generations

  1. 2017–2020

    Volkswagen Atlas

    • SUV
    • Gasoline

    3 engine versions 235–276 hp

    Engines below
  2. 2020–present

    Volkswagen Atlas (facelift 2020)

    • SUV
    • Gasoline

    4 engine versions 235–276 hp

    Engines below
  3. 2020–present

    Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

    • SUV
    • Gasoline

    4 engine versions 235–276 hp

    Engines below
Specs

Volkswagen Atlas engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Volkswagen Atlas2017–2020 · 3 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
2.0 FSI (235 hp) Automatic2017–2020Gasoline235 hp (173 kW)258 lb-ft (350 Nm)
3.6 V6 (276 hp) 4MOTION Automatic2017–2020Gasoline276 hp (203 kW)266 lb-ft (361 Nm)
3.6 V6 (276 hp) Automatic2017–2020Gasoline276 hp (203 kW)266 lb-ft (361 Nm)
Volkswagen Atlas (facelift 2020)2020–present · 4 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
2.0 TSI (235 hp) 4MOTION Automatic2020–presentGasoline235 hp (173 kW)258 lb-ft (350 Nm)
2.0 TSI (235 hp) Automatic2020–presentGasoline235 hp (173 kW)258 lb-ft (350 Nm)
3.6 V6 (276 hp) 4MOTION Automatic2020–presentGasoline276 hp (203 kW)266 lb-ft (361 Nm)
3.6 V6 (276 hp) Automatic2020–presentGasoline276 hp (203 kW)266 lb-ft (361 Nm)
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport2020–present · 4 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
2.0 TFSI (235 hp) 4MOTION Automatic2020–presentGasoline235 hp (173 kW)258 lb-ft (350 Nm)
2.0 TFSI (235 hp) Automatic2020–presentGasoline235 hp (173 kW)258 lb-ft (350 Nm)
3.6 V6 (276 hp) 4MOTION Automatic2020–presentGasoline276 hp (203 kW)266 lb-ft (361 Nm)
3.6 V6 (276 hp) Automatic2020–presentGasoline276 hp (203 kW)266 lb-ft (361 Nm)
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