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2026 Volkswagen Atlas 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

6.6s

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Atlas: 6.6 s2.4 s9.6 sQuicker on the left
175 SUVs (2026). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2026 Volkswagen Atlas: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
TrimEnginehpTorqueCurb weighthp per tonlb per hp0-60 and basisTransmissionDrivetrainMSRP
SE 4MOTION AWD2.0L 4-cyl269 hp273 lb-ft4,484 lb12016.76.6 sEstimate8-speed automaticAWD$41,210
SE 4MOTION w/Tech Pkg AWD2.0L 4-cyl269 hp273 lb-ft4,484 lb12016.76.6 sEstimate8-speed automaticAWD$43,730
SE 4Motion with Technology2.0L 4-cyl269 hp273 lb-ft4,484 lb12016.76.6 sEstimate8-speed automaticAWD$45,630
Peak Edition AWD2.0L 4-cyl269 hp273 lb-ft4,594 lb11717.16.8 sEstimate8-speed automaticAWD$48,060
SEL 4MOTION AWD2.0L 4-cyl269 hp273 lb-ft4,636 lb11617.26.8 sEstimate8-speed automaticAWD$49,620
SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION AWD2.0L 4-cyl269 hp273 lb-ft4,636 lb11617.26.8 sEstimate8-speed automaticAWD$54,630
SE FWD2.0L 4-cyl269 hp273 lb-ft4,484 lb12016.77.2 sEstimate8-speed automaticFWD$39,310
SE w/Tech Pkg FWD2.0L 4-cyl269 hp273 lb-ft4,484 lb12016.77.2 sEstimate8-speed automaticFWD$43,730
Cross Sport SE 4MOTION AWD2.0L 4-cyl269 hp273 lb-ftN/AN/AN/AN/A8-speed automaticAWD$40,200
Cross Sport SE FWD2.0L 4-cyl269 hp273 lb-ftN/AN/AN/AN/A8-speed automaticFWD$40,200
SE FWD with Technology2.0L 4-cyl269 hp273 lb-ftN/AN/AN/AN/A8-speed automaticFWD$43,730
Cross Sport SE 4MOTION w/Technology AWD2.0L 4-cyl269 hp273 lb-ftN/AN/AN/AN/A8-speed automaticAWD$44,620
Cross Sport SE w/Technology FWD2.0L 4-cyl269 hp273 lb-ftN/AN/AN/AN/A8-speed automaticFWD$44,620
Cross Sport SEL 4MOTION AWD2.0L 4-cyl269 hp273 lb-ftN/AN/AN/AN/A8-speed automaticAWD$48,610
Cross Sport SEL R-Line Black 4MOTION AWD2.0L 4-cyl269 hp273 lb-ftN/AN/AN/AN/A8-speed automaticAWD$50,560
Cross Sport SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION AWD2.0L 4-cyl269 hp273 lb-ftN/AN/AN/AN/A8-speed automaticAWD$53,620

Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.

Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.

Engines offered

1 engine offered.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
EngineTrimshpCheapest trimMSRPPrice stepFuel a yearFuel vs base
2.0L 4-cyl16269 hpSE FWD$39,310Base$1,670Base

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.

Transmission

CVT: no.

Transmissions by trim
TransmissionTrimsCheapest trimMSRPQuickest 0-60
8-speed automatic16SE FWD$39,3106.6 s

Rivals with more hp and better mpg

Compared with the SE FWD: 269 hp, 23 mpg, $39,310. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.

2026 rivals with more hp and better mpg
ModelTrimhpmpgMSRP0-60
Hyundai Santa FeSE FWD277 hp24 mpg$35,0507.1 s
Ford ExplorerActive w/100A Pkg RWD300 hp24 mpg$38,465N/A
Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select AWD280 hp25 mpg$39,3007.4 s
Hyundai PalisadeHybrid Blue SEL 7P FWD329 hp31 mpg$44,1606.6 s
Mazda CX-70PHEV SC AWD323 hp26 mpg$44,250N/A

Atlas by year

6.4 s6.6 s6.8 s7.0 s7.2 s20182020202220242026
Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.
05010015020025030020182020202220242026
Most horsepower of any trim.

Which is faster?

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

Compare with

Same 0-60 time: 6.6 s. More hp per ton: 2026 Mazda CX-90.

2026 Volkswagen Atlas6.6 s2026 Mazda CX-906.6 s
Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.
2026 Volkswagen Atlas and 2026 Mazda CX-90
Measure2026 Volkswagen Atlas2026 Mazda CX-90
TrimSE 4MOTION AWDPHEV Preferred AWD
0-606.6 s6.6 s
BasisEstimateTested
Horsepower269 hp323 hp
Curb weight4,484 lb5,243 lb
hp per ton120123
lb per hp16.716.2
MSRP$41,210$50,495

What this cannot tell you

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.

How values are checked