2025 Volkswagen Atlas AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
SE 4MOTION AWD vs SE FWD
AWD adds $1,900. Costs $83 more a year in fuel.
$2,399more over 6 years
- 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE FWD SE 4MOTION AWD | $38,200 $40,100 | $1,900 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $2,399 | 0 lb |
| Cross Sport SE FWD Cross Sport SE 4MOTION AWD | $39,090 $39,090 | $0 | 23 mpg 21 mpg | $1,670 $1,829 | $954 | 0 lb |
| SE w/Tech Pkg FWD SE 4MOTION w/Tech Pkg AWD | $42,305 $42,305 | $0 | Not established 21 mpg | Not established $1,829 | Not established | 0 lb |
| SE FWD with Technology SE 4Motion with Technology | $42,305 $44,205 | $1,900 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $2,399 | N/A |
| Cross Sport SE w/Technology FWD Cross Sport SE 4MOTION w/Technology AWD | $43,195 $43,195 | $0 | 23 mpg 21 mpg | $1,670 $1,829 | $954 | 0 lb |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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