2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE FWD SE 4MOTION AWD | $35,150 $37,050 | $1,900 | 23 mpg 22 mpg | $1,670 $1,745 | $2,355 | N/A |
| 2.0T SE FWD 2.0T SE 4MOTION | $35,150 $37,050 | $1,900 | 23 mpg 22 mpg | $1,670 $1,745 | $2,355 | N/A |
| 2.0T SE w/Technology FWD 2.0T SE w/Technology 4MOTION | $39,320 $41,220 | $1,900 | 23 mpg 22 mpg | $1,670 $1,745 | $2,355 | N/A |
| SE w/Tech Pkg FWD SE 4MOTION w/Tech Pkg AWD | $41,070 $42,970 | $1,900 | 20 mpg 20 mpg | $1,920 $1,920 | $1,900 | +174 lb |
| V6 SE FWD with Technology V6 SE 4Motion with Technology | $41,070 $42,970 | $1,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +109 lb |
| 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology FWD 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology 4MOTION | $41,070 $42,970 | $1,900 | 20 mpg 20 mpg | $1,920 $1,920 | $1,900 | +174 lb |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree