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2026 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
SUV · 2020–2027
Trims and features
Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 269 hp · Drive: AWD, FWD
2026 Atlas Cross Sport trims
| 4Motion SE | 4Motion SEL | 4Motion SEL Premium R-Line | 4Motion SEL R-Line Black | SE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Rows of seats | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Adaptive cruise control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Automatic emergency braking | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Forward collision warning | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Blind-spot warning | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear cross-traffic alert | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane departure warning | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane keeping assist | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Backup camera | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking assist | — | Standard | Standard | Standard | — |
| Automatic high beams | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive driving beam headlights | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Headlights | LED | LED | LED | LED | LED |
| Push-button start | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
From NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Volkswagen reports it: base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment by trim. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Volkswagen aren't in our data yet. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Collision warning | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 24 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 269 hp | AWD, FWD | 22–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 0 | Standard | — |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 269 hp | AWD, FWD | 21–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 23 | Standard | — |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 235–269 hp | AWD, FWD | 22–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 8 | 97 | Standard | — |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 235 hp 3.6L 6-cyl, 276 hp | AWD, FWD | 20–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 6 | 19 | Standard | — |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 235 hp 3.6L 6-cyl, 276 hp | AWD, FWD | 20–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 7 | 72 | Standard | — |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 235 hp 3.6L 6-cyl, 276 hp | AWD, FWD | 19–22 mpg | 5 of 5 | 14 | 165 | No | — |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 235 hp 3.6L 6-cyl, 276 hp | AWD, FWD | 19–22 mpg | 5 of 5 | 11 | 106 | No | — |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT SUV ICE AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2027 | VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT SUV ICE FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT SUV N/A FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 | VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT SUV N/A AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 5 | 23 |
| 2025 | Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 5 | 23 |
| 2024 | Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 8 | 97 |
| 2024 | Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 8 | 97 |
| 2023 | Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Optional | 6 | 19 |
| 2023 | Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Optional | 6 | 19 |
| 2022 | Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Optional | 7 | 72 |
| 2022 | Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Optional | 7 | 72 |
| 2021 | Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUV AWD | 5 | No | Optional | 14 | 165 |
| 2021 | Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUV FWD | 5 | No | Optional | 14 | 165 |
| 2020 | Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUV AWD | 5 | No | No | 11 | 106 |
| 2020 | Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUV FWD | 5 | No | No | 11 | 106 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Atlas Cross Sport | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2027 | Atlas Cross Sport 4motion | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2026 | Atlas Cross Sport | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2026 | Atlas Cross Sport 4motion | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2025 | Atlas Cross Sport | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2025 | Atlas Cross Sport 4motion | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2024 | Atlas Cross Sport | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2024 | Atlas Cross Sport 4motion | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2023 | Atlas Cross Sport | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
20–23 |
| 2023 | Atlas Cross Sport 4motion | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
20–22 |
| 2022 | Atlas Cross Sport | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
20–23 |
| 2022 | Atlas Cross Sport 4motion | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
20–22 |
| 2021 | Atlas Cross Sport | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
20–22 |
| 2021 | Atlas Cross Sport 4motion | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
19–22 |
| 2020 | Atlas Cross Sport | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
19–22 |
| 2020 | Atlas Cross Sport 4motion | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
19–20 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.