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FWD22 MPG
23 MPG 2.0T SE w/Technology2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas235 hp @ 5400 rpm8-Speed AutomaticAWD
FWD22 MPG
23 MPG V6 SE w/Technology3.6L V6 Gas276 hp @ 6200 rpm8-Speed AutomaticAWD
FWD20 MPG 2.0T SEL2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas235 hp @ 5400 rpm8-Speed AutomaticAWD22 MPG 2.0T SEL R-Line2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas235 hp @ 5400 rpm8-Speed AutomaticAWD22 MPG V6 SEL3.6L V6 Gas276 hp @ 6200 rpm8-Speed AutomaticAWD20 MPG 2.0T SEL R-Line Black2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas235 hp @ 5400 rpm8-Speed AutomaticAWD22 MPG V6 SEL R-Line3.6L V6 Gas276 hp @ 6200 rpm8-Speed AutomaticAWD20 MPG V6 SEL R-Line Black3.6L V6 Gas276 hp @ 6200 rpm8-Speed AutomaticAWD20 MPG V6 SEL Premium R-Line3.6L V6 Gas276 hp @ 6200 rpm8-Speed AutomaticAWD20 MPG
2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Performance
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The standard engine option is a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-pot that manages 235 horsepower, with power going to the front wheels exclusively or to all four corners via an available 4Motion all-wheel-drive system. A more powerful 3.6-liter VR6 engine manages 276 hp and 266 lb-ft of torque, and it too can be paired with either FWD or AWD. Based on independent testing, the V6-engined model with FWD will go from 0 to 60 mph in the mid-seven-second range (VW claims 7.2 seconds), which is acceptable but not as quick as another V6-powered SUV, the Honda Passport. The Honda will shave around 1.5 seconds off the VW's sprint time. By contrast, the 2.0-liter model will take around 7.9 seconds to complete the same sprint according to VW. Neither version of the Atlas really encourages you to go chasing its top speed on a track, but then again, that's far from this vehicle's intended purpose. If you intend on towing, the Atlas Cross Sport V6 is much better-suited to the task as it has a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 pounds, far exceeding the four-cylinder's 2,000-pound maximum. The Honda Passport can also tow up to 5,000 lbs.2022 Atlas Cross Sport Performance Photos
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Although each engine has a unique character, they aren't dramatically different in terms of how quickly they move the Atlas Cross Sport down the road. The 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged TSI engine produces 235 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. Doing without forced induction, the larger-capacity 3.6-liter VR6 manages 276 hp and 266 lb-ft. Both engines are paired with a smooth eight-speed automatic transmission, which we took no issue with. Although the SUV can't be accused of being slow, it doesn't feel especially sporty, as we found on our test drive. The VR6 engine isn't quiet, but its rate of progress doesn't quite match the acoustics emanating from the engine bay. At higher speeds on the highway, passing slower traffic will often require a firmly planted right foot. Our biggest gripe with the VR6 is how it delivers power. Peak power isn't reached until 6,200 rpm and peak torque comes in at 3,500 rpm. This requires the engine to rev more than its four-cylinder counterpart, which reaches peak power and torque at 5,000 rpm and 1,600 rpm, respectively.2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Performance Specs
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23 MPG 2.0T SE w/Technology2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas235 hp @ 5400 rpm8-Speed AutomaticAWD
FWD22 MPG
23 MPG V6 SE w/Technology3.6L V6 Gas276 hp @ 6200 rpm8-Speed AutomaticAWD
FWD20 MPG 2.0T SEL2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas235 hp @ 5400 rpm8-Speed AutomaticAWD22 MPG 2.0T SEL R-Line2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas235 hp @ 5400 rpm8-Speed AutomaticAWD22 MPG V6 SEL3.6L V6 Gas276 hp @ 6200 rpm8-Speed AutomaticAWD20 MPG 2.0T SEL R-Line Black2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas235 hp @ 5400 rpm8-Speed AutomaticAWD22 MPG V6 SEL R-Line3.6L V6 Gas276 hp @ 6200 rpm8-Speed AutomaticAWD20 MPG V6 SEL R-Line Black3.6L V6 Gas276 hp @ 6200 rpm8-Speed AutomaticAWD20 MPG V6 SEL Premium R-Line3.6L V6 Gas276 hp @ 6200 rpm8-Speed AutomaticAWD20 MPG