2020 Volkswagen Atlas AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
S 4Motion AWD vs S FWD
AWD adds $3,200. Costs $276 more a year in fuel.
$4,854more over 6 years
- 19 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 | Max towing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD S 4Motion AWD | $31,545 $34,745 | $3,200 | 22 mpg 19 mpg | $1,745 $2,021 | $4,854 | N/A | 2,000 lb 5,000 lb |
| SE FWD SE 4Motion AWD | $34,695 $37,895 | $3,200 | 22 mpg 19 mpg | $1,745 $2,021 | $4,854 | N/A | Same |
| V6 SE FWD V6 SE 4Motion | $36,095 $37,895 | $1,800 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A |
| 3.6L V6 SE FWD 3.6L V6 SE 4MOTION | $36,095 $37,895 | $1,800 | 19 mpg 19 mpg | $2,021 $2,021 | $1,800 | N/A | Same |
| SE w/Tech Pkg FWD SE 4Motion w/Tech Pkg AWD | $38,445 $40,245 | $1,800 | 19 mpg 19 mpg | $2,021 $2,021 | $1,800 | N/A | Same |
| V6 SE FWD with Technology V6 SE 4Motion with Technology | $38,445 $40,245 | $1,800 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A |
| 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology FWD 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology 4MOTION | $38,445 $40,245 | $1,800 | 19 mpg 19 mpg | $2,021 $2,021 | $1,800 | N/A | Same |
| SE R-Line w/Tech Pkg FWD SE R-Line 4Motion w/Tech Pkg AWD | $40,645 $42,445 | $1,800 | 19 mpg 19 mpg | $2,021 $2,021 | $1,800 | N/A | Same |
| V6 SE FWD with Technology R-Line V6 SE 4Motion with Technology R-Line | $40,645 $42,445 | $1,800 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A |
| 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology R-Line FWD 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology R-Line 4MOTION | $40,645 $42,445 | $1,800 | 19 mpg 19 mpg | $2,021 $2,021 | $1,800 | N/A | Same |
| SEL FWD SEL 4Motion AWD | $40,795 $44,395 | $3,600 | 19 mpg 19 mpg | $2,021 $2,021 | $3,600 | N/A | Same |
| V6 SEL FWD V6 SEL 4Motion | $42,595 $44,395 | $1,800 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A |
| 3.6L V6 SEL FWD 3.6L V6 SEL 4MOTION | $42,595 $44,395 | $1,800 | 19 mpg 19 mpg | $2,021 $2,021 | $1,800 | N/A | Same |
| SEL R-Line FWD SEL R-Line 4Motion AWD | $44,295 $46,095 | $1,800 | 19 mpg 19 mpg | $2,021 $2,021 | $1,800 | N/A | Same |
| V6 SEL R-Line FWD V6 SEL R-Line 4Motion | $44,295 $46,095 | $1,800 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A |
| 3.6L V6 SEL R-Line FWD 3.6L V6 SEL R-Line 4MOTION | $44,295 $46,095 | $1,800 | 19 mpg 19 mpg | $2,021 $2,021 | $1,800 | N/A | Same |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
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