2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
S 4Motion AWD vs S FWD
AWD adds $1,900. Costs $175 more a year in fuel.
$2,947more over 6 years
- 20 vs 22 mpg.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Every AWD and FWD pair
| Pair | MSRP | Price step | Rating | Energy a year | Extra over 6 years | Weight gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD S 4Motion AWD | $30,545 $32,445 | $1,900 | 22 mpg 20 mpg | $1,745 $1,920 | $2,947 | +185 lb |
| 2.0T S FWD 2.0T S 4MOTION | $30,545 $32,445 | $1,900 | 22 mpg 20 mpg | $1,745 $1,920 | $2,947 | +185 lb |
| SE FWD SE 4Motion AWD | $33,945 $35,845 | $1,900 | 22 mpg 20 mpg | $1,745 $1,920 | $2,947 | +185 lb |
| 2.0T SE FWD 2.0T SE 4MOTION | $33,945 $35,845 | $1,900 | 22 mpg 20 mpg | $1,745 $1,920 | $2,947 | +185 lb |
| SE w/Technology FWD SE 4Motion w/Technology AWD | $35,945 $37,845 | $1,900 | 19 mpg 19 mpg | $2,021 $2,021 | $1,900 | +185 lb |
| 2.0T SE w/Technology FWD 2.0T SE w/Technology 4MOTION | $35,945 $37,845 | $1,900 | 22 mpg 20 mpg | $1,745 $1,920 | $2,947 | +185 lb |
| V6 SE FWD with Technology V6 SE 4Motion with Technology | $37,345 $39,245 | $1,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +185 lb |
| SE R-Line w/Technology FWD SE R-Line 4Motion w/Technology AWD | $37,345 $39,245 | $1,900 | 19 mpg 19 mpg | $2,021 $2,021 | $1,900 | +185 lb |
| 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology FWD 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology 4MOTION | $37,345 $39,245 | $1,900 | 19 mpg 19 mpg | $2,021 $2,021 | $1,900 | +185 lb |
| 2.0T SE w/Technology R-Line FWD 2.0T SE w/Technology R-Line 4MOTION | $37,345 $39,245 | $1,900 | 22 mpg 20 mpg | $1,745 $1,920 | $2,947 | +185 lb |
| V6 SE R-Line FWD with Technology V6 SE R-Line 4Motion with Technology | $38,745 $40,645 | $1,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +185 lb |
| 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology R-Line FWD 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology R-Line 4MOTION | $38,745 $40,645 | $1,900 | 19 mpg 19 mpg | $2,021 $2,021 | $1,900 | +185 lb |
| SEL FWD SEL 4Motion AWD | $39,545 $41,445 | $1,900 | 19 mpg 19 mpg | $2,021 $2,021 | $1,900 | +185 lb |
| 2.0T SEL FWD 2.0T SEL 4MOTION | $39,545 $41,445 | $1,900 | 22 mpg 20 mpg | $1,745 $1,920 | $2,947 | +185 lb |
| SEL R-Line FWD SEL R-Line 4Motion AWD | $41,245 $43,145 | $1,900 | 19 mpg 19 mpg | $2,021 $2,021 | $1,900 | +185 lb |
| 2.0T SEL R-Line FWD 2.0T SEL R-Line 4MOTION | $41,245 $43,145 | $1,900 | 22 mpg 20 mpg | $1,745 $1,920 | $2,947 | +185 lb |
| V6 SEL FWD V6 SEL 4Motion | $41,345 $43,245 | $1,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +185 lb |
| 3.6L V6 SEL FWD 3.6L V6 SEL 4MOTION | $41,345 $43,245 | $1,900 | 19 mpg 19 mpg | $2,021 $2,021 | $1,900 | +185 lb |
| V6 SEL R-Line FWD V6 SEL R-Line 4Motion | $43,045 $44,945 | $1,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +185 lb |
| 3.6L V6 SEL R-Line FWD 3.6L V6 SEL R-Line 4MOTION | $43,045 $44,945 | $1,900 | 19 mpg 19 mpg | $2,021 $2,021 | $1,900 | +185 lb |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
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