2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
S 4Motion AWD vs S FWD
AWD adds $1,900. Same fuel cost.
$1,900more over 6 years
- 22 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 | $30,855 $32,755 | $1,900 | 22 mpg 22 mpg | $1,745 $1,745 | $1,900 | +186 lb |
| 2.0T S FWD 2.0T S 4MOTION | $30,855 $32,755 | $1,900 | 22 mpg 22 mpg | $1,745 $1,745 | $1,900 | +186 lb |
| SE FWD SE 4Motion AWD | $34,205 $36,105 | $1,900 | 22 mpg 22 mpg | $1,745 $1,745 | $1,900 | +186 lb |
| 2.0T SE FWD 2.0T SE 4MOTION | $34,205 $36,105 | $1,900 | 22 mpg 22 mpg | $1,745 $1,745 | $1,900 | +186 lb |
| SE w/Technology FWD SE 4Motion w/Technology AWD | $36,245 $38,145 | $1,900 | 20 mpg 19 mpg | $1,920 $2,021 | $2,506 | +205 lb |
| 2.0T SE w/Technology FWD 2.0T SE w/Technology 4MOTION | $36,245 $38,145 | $1,900 | 22 mpg 22 mpg | $1,745 $1,745 | $1,900 | +186 lb |
| V6 SE FWD with Technology V6 SE 4Motion with Technology | $37,645 $40,095 | $2,450 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +205 lb |
| 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology FWD 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology 4MOTION | $37,645 $40,095 | $2,450 | 20 mpg 19 mpg | $1,920 $2,021 | $3,056 | +205 lb |
| SE R-Line w/Technology FWD SE R-Line 4Motion w/Technology AWD | $39,045 $41,495 | $2,450 | 20 mpg 19 mpg | $1,920 $2,021 | $3,056 | +205 lb |
| V6 SE R-Line with Technology FWD V6 SE R-Line 4Motion with Technology | $39,045 $41,495 | $2,450 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +205 lb |
| 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology R-Line FWD 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology R-Line 4MOTION | $39,045 $41,495 | $2,450 | 20 mpg 19 mpg | $1,920 $2,021 | $3,056 | +205 lb |
| SEL FWD SEL 4Motion AWD | $41,625 $41,725 | $100 | 20 mpg 19 mpg | $1,920 $2,021 | $706 | +205 lb |
| V6 SEL FWD V6 SEL 4Motion | $41,625 $43,525 | $1,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +205 lb |
| 3.6L V6 SEL FWD 3.6L V6 SEL 4MOTION | $41,625 $43,525 | $1,900 | 20 mpg 19 mpg | $1,920 $2,021 | $2,506 | +205 lb |
| SEL R-Line FWD SEL R-Line 4Motion AWD | $43,325 $45,225 | $1,900 | 20 mpg 19 mpg | $1,920 $2,021 | $2,506 | +205 lb |
| V6 SEL R-Line FWD V6 SEL R-Line 4Motion | $43,325 $45,225 | $1,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +205 lb |
| 3.6L V6 SEL R-Line FWD 3.6L V6 SEL R-Line 4MOTION | $43,325 $45,225 | $1,900 | 20 mpg 19 mpg | $1,920 $2,021 | $2,506 | +205 lb |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
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