2021 Volkswagen Atlas 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 | Max towing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD S 4Motion AWD | $31,545 $33,445 | $1,900 | 22 mpg 22 mpg | $1,745 $1,745 | $1,900 | N/A | 2,000 lb 5,000 lb |
| 2.0T S FWD 2.0T S 4MOTION | $31,545 $33,445 | $1,900 | 22 mpg 22 mpg | $1,745 $1,745 | $1,900 | N/A | N/A |
| 2021.5 2.0T S FWD 2021.5 2.0T S 4MOTION | $31,555 $33,455 | $1,900 | 22 mpg 22 mpg | $1,745 $1,745 | $1,900 | N/A | N/A |
| SE FWD SE 4Motion AWD | $34,895 $36,795 | $1,900 | 22 mpg 22 mpg | $1,745 $1,745 | $1,900 | N/A | 2,000 lb 5,000 lb |
| 2.0T SE FWD 2.0T SE 4MOTION | $34,895 $36,795 | $1,900 | 22 mpg 22 mpg | $1,745 $1,745 | $1,900 | N/A | N/A |
| 2021.5 2.0T SE FWD 2021.5 2.0T SE 4MOTION | $34,905 $36,805 | $1,900 | 22 mpg 22 mpg | $1,745 $1,745 | $1,900 | N/A | N/A |
| SE FWD with Technology SE 4Motion with Technology | $36,895 $38,795 | $1,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +185 lb | N/A |
| 2.0T SE w/Technology FWD 2.0T SE w/Technology 4MOTION | $36,895 $38,795 | $1,900 | 22 mpg 22 mpg | $1,745 $1,745 | $1,900 | N/A | N/A |
| 2021.5 2.0T SE w/Technology FWD 2021.5 2.0T SE w/Technology 4MOTION | $36,945 $38,845 | $1,900 | 22 mpg 22 mpg | $1,745 $1,745 | $1,900 | N/A | N/A |
| V6 SE FWD with Technology V6 SE 4Motion with Technology | $38,295 $40,195 | $1,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +185 lb | N/A |
| 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology FWD 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology 4MOTION | $38,295 $40,195 | $1,900 | 19 mpg 18 mpg | $2,021 $2,133 | $2,574 | +187 lb | Same |
| 2021.5 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology FWD 2021.5 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology 4MOTION | $38,345 $40,245 | $1,900 | 19 mpg 18 mpg | $2,021 $2,133 | $2,574 | +187 lb | Same |
| V6 SE R-Line FWD with Technology V6 SE R-Line 4Motion with Technology | $39,695 $41,595 | $1,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +185 lb | N/A |
| 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology R-Line FWD 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology R-Line 4MOTION | $39,695 $41,595 | $1,900 | 19 mpg 18 mpg | $2,021 $2,133 | $2,574 | +187 lb | Same |
| 2021.5 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology R-Line FWD 2021.5 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology R-Line 4MOTION | $39,745 $41,645 | $1,900 | 19 mpg 18 mpg | $2,021 $2,133 | $2,574 | +187 lb | Same |
| V6 SEL FWD V6 SEL 4Motion | $42,295 $44,195 | $1,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +185 lb | N/A |
| 3.6L V6 SEL FWD 3.6L V6 SEL 4MOTION | $42,295 $44,195 | $1,900 | 19 mpg 18 mpg | $2,021 $2,133 | $2,574 | +187 lb | Same |
| 2021.5 3.6L V6 SEL FWD 2021.5 3.6L V6 SEL 4MOTION | $42,325 $44,225 | $1,900 | 19 mpg 18 mpg | $2,021 $2,133 | $2,574 | +187 lb | Same |
| V6 SEL R-Line FWD V6 SEL R-Line 4Motion | $43,995 $45,895 | $1,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +185 lb | N/A |
| 3.6L V6 SEL R-Line FWD 3.6L V6 SEL R-Line 4MOTION | $43,995 $45,895 | $1,900 | 19 mpg 18 mpg | $2,021 $2,133 | $2,574 | +187 lb | Same |
| 2021.5 3.6L V6 SEL R-Line FWD 2021.5 3.6L V6 SEL R-Line 4MOTION | $44,025 $45,925 | $1,900 | 19 mpg 18 mpg | $2,021 $2,133 | $2,574 | +187 lb | Same |
What this cannot tell you
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