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2025 Volkswagen Atlas
The 2025 Volkswagen Atlas's FuelEconomy.gov record holds 6 EPA certification records across 6 model/option labels (Atlas, Atlas 4motion Peak Edition, +4 more), spanning All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive drivetrains and Regular fuel type across 1 engine (2L 4-cyl SIDI). EPA classifies it under Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD vehicle classes, built on Conventional powertrain technology. Across those configurations, expect combined efficiency of 20–23 MPG/MPGe, an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700–$3,100/yr. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 46 owner complaints for this model year. The site covers 3 model years of the Volkswagen Atlas, 2025 through 2027, and this is the 2025.
Configurations6
Model/option labels6
Combined efficiency20–23 MPG/MPGe
Electric rangeNot listed
Decision answers4
Trim-by-trim specifications
The 2025 Volkswagen Atlas: 7 trims compared.
Kelley Blue Book specifications, one row per trim.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | EPA city / hwy / comb | Seats | Basic warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Tiptronic | FWD | 269 | 273 | 20 / 26 / 21 mpg | 7 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| SE 4MOTION | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Tiptronic | AWD | 269 | 273 | 19 / 26 / 21 mpg | 7 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| SE w/Tech Pkg | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Tiptronic | FWD | 269 | 273 | 20 / 26 / 21 mpg | 7 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| SE 4MOTION w/Tech Pkg | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Tiptronic | AWD | 269 | 273 | 19 / 26 / 21 mpg | 7 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| Peak Edition | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Tiptronic | AWD | 269 | 273 | 18 / 25 / 20 mpg | 7 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| SEL 4MOTION | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Tiptronic | AWD | 269 | 273 | 18 / 25 / 21 mpg | 7 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Tiptronic | AWD | 269 | 273 | 18 / 25 / 21 mpg | 7 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| Trim | Curb weight | Length | Height | Wheelbase | Ground clearance | Turning circle | Fuel tank | Front headroom | Front legroom | Towing | Payload | Tires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE | 4,317 lb | 200.7 in | 70.4 in | 117.3 in | 6.3 in | 41 ft | 18.6 gal | 41.3 in | 41.7 in | 2,000 lb | 1,102 lb | P245/60R18 |
| SE 4MOTION | 4,491 lb | 200.7 in | 70.4 in | 117.3 in | 6.3 in | 41 ft | 18.6 gal | 41.3 in | 41.7 in | 2,000 lb | 1,102 lb | P245/60R18 |
| SE w/Tech Pkg | 4,317 lb | 200.7 in | 70.4 in | 117.3 in | 6.3 in | 41 ft | 18.6 gal | 41.3 in | 41.7 in | 5,000 lb | 1,102 lb | P255/50R20 |
| SE 4MOTION w/Tech Pkg | 4,491 lb | 200.7 in | 70.4 in | 117.3 in | 6.3 in | 41 ft | 18.6 gal | 41.3 in | 41.7 in | 5,000 lb | 1,102 lb | P255/50R20 |
| Peak Edition | 4,601 lb | 200.7 in | 70.4 in | 117.3 in | 6.3 in | 41 ft | 18.6 gal | 41.3 in | 41.7 in | 5,000 lb | 1,102 lb | P255/60R18 |
| SEL 4MOTION | 4,643 lb | 200.7 in | 70.4 in | 117.3 in | 6.3 in | 41 ft | 18.6 gal | 41.3 in | 41.7 in | 5,000 lb | 1,102 lb | P255/50R20 |
| SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION | 4,643 lb | 200.7 in | 70.4 in | 117.3 in | 6.3 in | 41 ft | 18.6 gal | 41.3 in | 41.7 in | 5,000 lb | 1,102 lb | P265/45R21 |
Equipment by trim
Which 2025 Volkswagen Atlas trim has what.
Std is standard, Opt is optional, a dash means Kelley Blue Book lists it as not available.
| Equipment | SE | SE 4MOTION | SE w/Tech Pkg | SE 4MOTION w/Tech Pkg | Peak Edition | SEL 4MOTION | SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety | |||||||
| Adaptive headlights | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Anti-theft alarm | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Blind-spot alert | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Child door locks | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Child-seat anchors | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Forward collision warning | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Hill-descent control | – | Std | – | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Hill-start assist | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Pedestrian detection with automatic braking | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Rearview camera | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Surround-view camera | – | – | – | – | – | – | Std |
| Front and rear parking sensors | – | – | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Rear parking sensors | – | – | – | – | – | – | Std |
| Electronic stability control | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Technology | |||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Bluetooth | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Hands-free calling | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| IPod interface | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Built-in internet access | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Navigation system | – | – | – | – | – | Std | Std |
| Premium audio system | – | – | – | – | – | – | Std |
| Satellite radio | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Steering-wheel audio controls | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Touchscreen | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Voice recognition | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Comfort | |||||||
| Heated front seats | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Heated rear seats | – | – | – | – | – | Std | Std |
| Heated steering wheel | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Heated mirrors | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Power front seats for driver and passenger | – | – | – | – | – | Std | Std |
| Power driver's seat | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Leather seats | – | – | – | – | – | Std | Std |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | – | – | – | – | – | – | Std |
| Front and rear climate zones | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Panoramic moonroof | – | – | Opt | Opt | Std | Std | Std |
| Tilt steering wheel | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Cup holders | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Folding rear seat | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Exterior and convenience | |||||||
| Alloy wheels | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Privacy glass | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Roof rails | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Power-folding mirrors | – | – | – | – | – | – | Std |
| Power liftgate or trunk | Std | Std | – | – | – | – | – |
| 12-volt power outlet | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Remote engine start | – | – | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Push-button start | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Rain-sensing wipers | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
Complete certification table
6 configuration records.
| EPA ID / label | Engine / technology | Drive / transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48524Atlas | 2L 4-cyl SIDIConventional | Front-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8) | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 | N/A |
| 48278Atlas 4motion Peak Edition | 2L 4-cyl SIDIConventional | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8) | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 | N/A |
| 48525Atlas Cross Sport | 2L 4-cyl SIDIConventional | Front-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8) | Regular | 20 | 26 | 23 | N/A |
| 48548Atlas Cross Sport 4motion | 2L 4-cyl SIDIConventional | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8) | Regular | 19 | 26 | 21 | N/A |
| 48547Atlas SE 4motion | 2L 4-cyl SIDIConventional | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8) | Regular | 19 | 26 | 21 | N/A |
| 48546Atlas SEL 4motion | 2L 4-cyl SIDIConventional | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8) | Regular | 18 | 25 | 21 | N/A |
Model-specific answer center
4 answers for this exact family-year.
Q01What changed on the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas versus the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas?
Model year
Nothing in the certification data changed, so the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas carries the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas's figures forward: 6 certification records labelled Atlas, Atlas 4motion Peak Edition, Atlas Cross Sport, Atlas Cross Sport 4motion, and 2 more, 2L 4-cyl SIDI, all-wheel drive, front-wheel drive on regular, rated 20-23 combined MPG/MPGe and an EPA annual fuel cost of $2,700 to $3,100. Federal recall campaigns on file went from 8 for the 2024 to 5 for the 2025.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov certification records for both model years
Q02What size wheels does the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas have?
Wheels and tires
The 2025 Volkswagen Atlas's wheel diameter is 18 inches on the SE, SE 4MOTION and Peak Edition, 20 inches on the SE w/Tech Pkg, SE 4MOTION w/Tech Pkg and SEL 4MOTION and 21 inches on the SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q03How do the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas trims differ from one another?
Trims
All 7 trims share the 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) making 269 hp. The SE 4MOTION has AWD instead of FWD and hill-descent control as standard equipment over the SE. The SE w/Tech Pkg has FWD instead of AWD and front and rear parking sensors and remote engine start as standard equipment over the SE 4MOTION. The SE 4MOTION w/Tech Pkg has AWD instead of FWD and hill-descent control as standard equipment over the SE w/Tech Pkg. The Peak Edition has a panoramic moonroof as standard equipment over the SE 4MOTION w/Tech Pkg. The SEL 4MOTION has power front seats for driver and passenger, heated rear seats, leather seats and a navigation system as standard equipment over the Peak Edition.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q04What does the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas cost across its trims?
Pricing
Kelley Blue Book's national base prices for the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas run from $39,625 for the SE to $54,630 for the SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION, across 7 trims.
Source: Kelley Blue Book
This model year’s federal safety record
5 federal recall campaigns are on file for the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
Federal filings for the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas name backup camera, powertrain, engine, brakes. These are the systems cited in recall documents for this model year specifically, not a survey of every fault owners report, and not a statement that any individual 2025 Volkswagen Atlas is affected.
The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas carries 8 recall campaigns and 167 owner complaints, against 42 here: 3 more recalls than the 2025.
Climate and electrical guides →Transmission and drivetrain guides →Engine and cooling guides →Brakes, tires and steering guides →
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Recalls API; NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Complaints API.
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Current federal safety records for 2025 Volkswagen Atlas.
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