2022 Volkswagen Atlas AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
SE 4Motion AWD vs SE FWD
AWD adds $1,900. Costs $76 more a year in fuel.
$2,355more over 6 years
- 22 vs 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE FWD SE 4Motion AWD | $34,335 $36,235 | $1,900 | 23 mpg 22 mpg | $1,670 $1,745 | $2,355 | N/A | 2,000 lb 5,000 lb |
| 2.0T SE FWD 2.0T SE 4MOTION | $34,335 $36,235 | $1,900 | 23 mpg 22 mpg | $1,670 $1,745 | $2,355 | N/A | Same |
| SE FWD with Technology SE 4Motion with Technology | $38,505 $40,405 | $1,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +180 lb | N/A |
| 2.0T SE w/Technology FWD 2.0T SE w/Technology 4MOTION | $38,505 $40,405 | $1,900 | 23 mpg 22 mpg | $1,670 $1,745 | $2,355 | N/A | Same |
| SE w/Tech Pkg FWD SE 4Motion w/Tech Pkg AWD | $40,255 $42,155 | $1,900 | 20 mpg 19 mpg | $1,920 $2,021 | $2,506 | +187 lb | Same |
| V6 SE FWD with Technology V6 SE 4Motion with Technology | $40,255 $42,155 | $1,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +180 lb | N/A |
| 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology FWD 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology 4MOTION | $40,255 $42,155 | $1,900 | 20 mpg 19 mpg | $1,920 $2,021 | $2,506 | +180 lb | Same |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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