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2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 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

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SE FWDSE 4MOTION AWDPriceFWD$36,985AWD$38,885Fuel a yearFWD$1,670AWD$1,745Total over 6 yearsFWD$47,002AWD$49,358
Blue: SE FWD. Orange: SE 4MOTION AWD.

Every AWD and FWD pair

2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport AWD vs FWD: every pair
PairMSRPPrice stepRatingEnergy a yearExtra over 6 yearsWeight gain
SE FWD
SE 4MOTION AWD
$36,985
$38,885
$1,90023 mpg
22 mpg
$1,670
$1,745
$2,355+186 lb
SE w/Technology FWD
SE 4MOTION w/Technology AWD
$41,090
$42,990
$1,90023 mpg
22 mpg
$1,670
$1,745
$2,355+186 lb

What this cannot tell you

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.

How values are checked